3. be consistent
use text effectivly
font 18 or bigger
text 6x6 six across
or 6 bullets down.
Title 44 to 54 point font.
Should be able to read
10 inches back from the
board.
4. type font
should be easy to read.
limit use of capital letters.
font color
light to dark
font weight
not dark or too light.
- http://www.sheriftariq.org/design/fonts/index.html
use italics and bold sparlingly
bold only on headlines.
5. background color
deep shades of blue and green
text – warm colors
yellow, orange, and red.
use special effects sparingly
gets in way of message.
6. pinpoint important information
only put important information in
powerpoint.
use templates consistently through
presentation.
break down your message
text should only be what necessary.
get rid of and or the.
7. one image per page
and only if related to topic.
do not want to distract students
with lots of images.
color increases audience attention.
give chance for students
to apply and reflect.
