Tips for Terrific PowerPoint Presentations

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Tips for Terrific PowerPointPresentations
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Graphic Design Issues
Technical Issues
Pedagogy Delivery Issues
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Graphic Design Issues
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Graphic Design Issues

• Use simple muted background images
• Use contrasting colors for text

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Use Contrasting Text Colors
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Graphic Design Issues

• Use simple muted background images
• Use contrasting colors for text
• Limit text per slide (7- 2)
• Use sans-serif fonts
• Be consistent
• Use moderation with graphics, sounds,
  transitions, etc.

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Technical Issues
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Technical Issues

• Making files available on the Web
• PowerPoint File Size (1mb 5 minutes download on
  a modem)
• Images compress in PowerPoint or other software
  package
• Impatica or .pdf

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Pedagogy Delivery Issues
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Pedagogy Delivery Issues

• Progressive disclosure
• Allow time for note-taking
• Consider using classroom feedback systems
• Consider breaking up long presentations with
  group activities

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In Conclusion

• Let your personality and teaching style shine
  through
• KISS
• Have fun!