How to create a presentation

 

How do I add the university's brand colors to my presentation?

Once you have started creating your presentation, click the Themes button on the right-hand side and select the most suitable template by clicking on the color scheme icon.

 

How can I quickly create an interactive presentation, e.g., for a workshop? 

Templates help you get started quickly: the question slides are ready to go! You can edit the template and delete or add new slides, etc. When you click New Menti, you can choose whether to start from scratch or build your presentation using a template: Use a template. You can open different options, see what kind of questions they contain, and select the most appropriate one by clicking the Use template button. 

 
       


You can also find JYU's own templates: select University of Jyväskylä: Shared templates from the left side of the start view. You can preview the template: click the arrow button and select Preview or Add. 

 

I have imported my PowerPoint presentation into Mentimeter. Can I edit the content of the slides I imported from PowerPoint?

Unfortunately, you cannot edit the content of PowerPoint slides in Mentimeter: for example, you cannot add text or correct spelling mistakes. The slides are in image format. You can add Menti questions between your PowerPoint slides or change the order of the PP slides. So, finish your PowerPoint presentation before adding it to Mentimeter.
Another option: add Mentimeter questions to your PowerPoint presentation.

 

Can Mentimeter be used to create a game-like competition for the audience or small groups?

Yes, it can. The audience/groups compete against each other and earn points for correct answers—and, by default, extra points for speed. When creating a quiz competition, it is important to select either Select answer or Type answer as the question type (note: NOT multiple choice). This will give you a Quiz leader slide after each question. You can adjust the response time for each question in the settings (default 15 seconds).  

                                  

 

How can I ensure that my presentation works? 

Use the presentation preview! There are two advantages: you will better understand how your audience sees your presentation. At the same time, you can ensure that your presentation works the way you want it to. Click the eye button at the top. You will see your own view and the participant's view. Use the arrow keys to navigate through your presentation.  More information

 

                   

How to present

How do participants access my presentation?

There are three options:

• Using a QR code, 
• participants enter the presentation number series in the text box on the menti.com page, or
• you can share the link to your presentation, e.g., by email or chat. Click Share in the upper right corner and copy the link from the Participation link field.

Please note that the number series will change automatically after 2 days. If you want more time (7 or 14 days)  for a specific number series, you can extend it if necessary.

 

The QR code is in a bad spot in my presentation, covering part of the text. Can I move the QR code to another location or quickly hide it?

Click on the QR code and you will see small arrows that allow you to move the code image to another location. You can also use the letter I to quickly show or hide the QR code from the presentation.

 

I don't want participants to see each other's answers in my presentation during the answer phase. How do I prevent this?

One quick way: select the letter H on the keyboard. At that time, the answers are hidden. When you select the letter H again, you can show the answers.

 

How do I display the clock as the reply time?

Move the mouse to the bottom of the presentation window to bring up the  action menu. Click Start timer and select the appropriate time.
If necessary, you can pause the timer by pressing 0 on the keyboard.