1. Multimedia Presentations Creating a PowerPoint for class projects Do! Don’t! Tips!

2. Essential Features Slides Selecting new slides Adding and deleting slides Layout Selecting the right layout to deliver the information DRAWING: Changing the shapes of text boxes, color fill and shape effects Font Adjusting text size, style and color Graphics Including graphs, charts, clipart and other graphic organizers

3. CAUTION: Use Tastefully Transitions Should be consistent between slides Should “fit” the topic of the presentation Should not feel awkward Clipart Take the “less is more” approach Should be used as a visual aid Should not distract from the information Should relate to and support information Color Be consistent Use themes Not too dark Use appropriate colors for topic and audience Sound effects Should not be a distraction Again “less is more” Incorporated at appropriate times

4. Here are some tips! DO: Use titles and subtitles. Bullet information and keep it brief. Use color and effects to add interest and appeal. Maintain consistency and unity across slides. Spell check and fix errors. Make sure your slides are easy to read. Use titles and subtitles. Bullet information and keep it brief. Use color and effects to add interest and appeal. Maintain consistency and unity across slides. Spell check and fix errors. Make sure your slides are easy to read. Don’t Write length information or continuously read from your slides Clutter your slides with different font styles, clipart, effects, etc. Have misspelled words. Use text that is too small, too light, or against a background that is too dark. Write length information or continuously read from your slides Clutter your slides with different font styles, clipart, effects, etc. Have misspelled words. Use text that is too small, too light, or against a background that is too dark.