PowerPoints

1. Using PowerPoint
Effectively

2. Engaging Content
 Use PowerPoint as a support tool
 Students disengage when read the slides

3. Verbal/Auditory
 Use PowerPoint sparingly
 Use PowerPoint to indicate the main headings
 Use a blank slide, or clear the screen (as described later), when you stop
to speak or engage with students.
 Summary slides can be very helpful to wind-up after the discussion.

4. Text/numeric
 Quotes: You can easily use PowerPoint to project a quote or reading that
is the basis of the discussion.
 Definitions: PowerPoint is ideal for a quick definition
 References: Readings, dates and names are easily projected
 Numeric Data: PowerPoint can quickly present numeric data, such as
statistics and results, particularly in table form.

5. Graphics and Images
 Use clear, clean graphics.
 Tone-down or avoid SmartArt

6. Graphics and Images
 Select graphics and images that are always legible from the
farthest point in the teaching space
 Select images carefully and crop to focus

7. Animation
 Use animations only where necessary

8. Presentation
 Use PowerPoint to support your presentation
 Keep bullet points short
 Explain data on slides
 Use displays effectively

9. Presentation
 Move out from the podium
 Hide PowerPoint when focus on speaker
 Use gestures and voice to guide the audience

10. Transition Effects
 Be moderate
 No more than one
transition