The document provides tips for effective PowerPoint design including: 1) Be consistent with fonts, backgrounds, and colors to avoid distraction. Use non-serif fonts, muted backgrounds, and complimentary colors. 2) Limit use of graphics, sounds, and motion to avoid overstimulation. Include only relevant elements and keep transitions simple. 3) Design slides that are easy to view both on screen and in print by using clear, readable text and backgrounds.

1. Examples of bad design Instructional Technology & Design Dr. Toledo Note: This is too much – too much color, too much distracting design

2. Be consistent with the font Do not randomly change fonts– because you get bored looking at the same font Use italics , bold , color , and size to emphasize specific points Use non-serif fonts for online, projected, or screen communications – Arial, Verdana , Tahoma … not Times New Roman , Book Antiqua , Courier

3. Be consistent with background Which is easier to read? THIS Note: This background is too busy – check the next slide to see how it can be muted

4. Be consistent with background Or THIS? Note: This slide is a picture that has been washed out – right click, then click on format picture

5. Avoid Obnoxious Color Combos Choose complimentary colors, not neighboring colors (as above) Choose background colors that are easy on the eyes Note: These colors are very hard on the eyes. Remember, reading off the screen is much more difficult than reading paper. You wouldn’t want to use this much color if you printed this slide anyway.

6. Using Clip Art & GIFs Keep it simple Stay away from distractions Emphasize – don’t hideousize Note: There is too much going on here. Choose one graphic.

7. Using Sounds & Motion Note: Too much movement, the sound bite is too long for one slide.

8. Moral Keep it simple Make it appropriate for your audience