How to Create an

Effective Powerpoint for

Teaching
Jessica Stadler
Reduce Words on Slides
• Keep it simple

• Avoid large amounts of words

• A cluttered slide can be distracting

 • Easy for students to read
Large
Text • Keeps it engaging
Use color for emphasis

• Notes the important information

• Bold or color
Example

Among 9-year-old students, around 42% said in

2020 that they read for fun almost every day

Among 9-year-old students, around 42% said in

2020 that they read for fun almost every day
Keep the colors and fonts simple

Limit to 3 or Keep font

4 colors consistent
Make one point per slide

• Each slide should represent one topic

• Keep students engaged