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Creating Effective Power Points. By Mrs. Johnson. Avoid Being PowerPointless. PowerPoint is a visual supplement to an oral presentation Plan and rehearse your presentation Deliver dramatically Avoid reading slides Maintain eye contact Speak with conviction.
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Creating Effective Power Points By Mrs. Johnson
Avoid Being PowerPointless • PowerPoint is a visual supplement to an oral presentation • Plan and rehearse your presentation • Deliver dramatically • Avoid reading slides • Maintain eye contact • Speak with conviction
Text Guidelines: The Rule of 1-6-6 • 1 topic per slide • 6 bullets per topic • 6 words per bullet
Clip Art and Graphics • Should enhance the text • Should balance the slide • No more than 2 graphics per slide
Slide Design: FOCUS on Content • Use design templates • Standardize colors and styles • Use contrasting colors • Consistent transitions and animation • Forget the fluff – sound effects, clip art, animation
Helpful Tips • Get organized – take good notes • Distill words down to essential information • Type in text first, then add graphics • Save transitions and animation till last • Practice your presentation