How to Use PowerPoint Effectively Robert M. Lugo ETT101 Intro to Educational Tech

How to Use PowerPoint Effectively Backgrounds Use contrasting colors. Dark text on a light background is always best. Never use busy backgrounds.

Backgrounds

Use contrasting colors.

Dark text on a light background is always best.

Never use busy backgrounds.

How to Use PowerPoint Effectively Images Use good quality images Limit the number of graphics on each slide.

Images

Use good quality images

Limit the number of graphics on each slide.

How to Use PowerPoint Effectively Text & Font Size Text should be large enough to read, but not so large as to appear "loud." Example: Can you read this? (12 point) Can you read this? (72 point)

Text & Font Size

Text should be large enough to read, but not so large as to appear "loud."

Example:

Can you read this? (12 point)

Can you read this?

(72 point)

How to Use PowerPoint Effectively Text & Font Size To test the font, stand back six feet from the monitor and see if you can read the slide .

Text & Font Size

To test the font, stand back six feet from the monitor and see if you can read the slide .

How to Use PowerPoint Effectively Practice, Practice, Practice Practice with someone who has never seen your presentation.

Practice, Practice, Practice

Practice with someone who has never seen your presentation.

How to Use PowerPoint Effectively Questions

Questions