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