1. Using PowerPoint Lucy Bradley-Springer, PhD, RN, ACRN Director, Mountain Plains AETC Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver CO

2. 35 words or less no >6 lines of text shortcuts: lean phrases delete words abbreviations Use titles Effective Visual Aids

3. Decreasing Words Use symbols: , Δ, →, , &, >, <, etc. Abbreviate: HCV, OB, ART, VL, etc. Leave out words: “There are several indications for the use of ART in pregnancy” Alternate: “Indications for ART in pregnancy”

4. Titles Give learner focus Can title take place of some of your content? Ex: ART in Pregnancy Divide & conquer – make multiple slides out of one with a lot of content (repeat title as needed)

5. readable: big font, bold, use whole screen strong color contrast minimize details on tables, charts, graphs Effective Visual Aids

6. readable: big font, bold, use whole screen don’t use red on dark background NOT!!!! Effective Visual Aids

7. make it simple: use as outline/organizer add interest: pertinent pictures/graphics don’t believe what you see on the computer screen: project on wall to know for sure

8. How to know... print a handout with 6 slides to a page: if you can’t read it on printout, they can’t read it on the screen if you have to say, “I know you can’t read this, but...”, don’t use it!

9. What if they NEED all that information? Give a handout Give a reference Refer to information in a slide that follows the rules & ask the audience to follow on the handout

10. Bottom Line(s)... Don’t waste your time/effort If they can’t see it, they won’t read it

11. Handout Tips Don’t print picture slides Don’t print cartoons or slides meant to be surprises – it decreases the ability of these slides to keep people alert & interested