EFFECTIVE

POWERPOINT

ANGIE HENDRICKS
TEXT IS EASY TO READ

It should stand out from the background

BRIGHT COLORS ARE DIFFICULT TO
READ
MAKE FONT CONSISTENT
IMAGES SHOULD BE PURPOSEFUL

• Photosynthesis is how plants make food

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KEEP SLIDES SIMPLE

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PICTURES DOES NOT MAKE GOOD
BACKGROUNDS
ADDRESS THE VISUALS

• Help the students make meaning from the visuals

• Relate them to the presentation
VISUALS SHOULD BE SEEN BY
EVERYONE
• Pick a font or image that is an appropriate size
• Don’t block the board

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QUALITY IMAGES

• Pictures should be clear

• Avoid blurry or distorted images

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 Less is more

SHORT, Be aware of class attention span

SWEET, AND
TOO THE POINT Don’t overwhelm them with words or
visuals

Start with a strong objective or plan