Seven Ways to Create

Effective Visuals
Anna Oliveri
Use an Effective Amount of words per slide

- Using to many words per slide may confuse the student

- When copying down the notes, they may not have enough time to write all of
the important information from the slides
Use Pictures

- Using pictures instead of words can be enough explanation for the student.
- Using pictures also changes it up from the students always seeing words on
the powerpoint.
Use the right font size

- The size of the text on the powerpoint should be visible to all students.
- The students that sit in the back of the classroom should be able to see the
powerpoint clearly.
Have Visuals that are Educational

- The visuals presented should serve a purpose and have a message.

Use Consistent Colors or Themes.

- When presenting, having a powerpoint that has the same color and themes
will keep the students concentrated on the content.
- If your visual is constantly changing themes and colors, the students will
become distracted.
Relate information to real life

- When presenting, students can become uninterested in the information that

is being presented to them.
- Making real life connections ensures student engagement and higher-order
thinking.
Use an effective time table

- When you present you should not talk the whole time or else students will
become disengaged.
- You will lose your students’ attention if you talk the whole time.
- It is important to keep your message short so that the students can give you
feedback.