important tips to keep in mind when preparing a slideshow.

1. DESIGN KEYS
FOR
CLASSROOM
PRESENTATION
POWERPOINT TIPS

2. SERIF FONTS
Are the font styles that have tails at
the end of the lines and are use for
large amounts of texts eg.
Times New Roman or Georgia.
SAN SERIF
Fonts that have no tails that are used
for headlines and labels example:
Arial and Verdana
FONTS

3. Fonts have to be contrasted to match the
tone of the content.
 Stay with basic fonts
Specialized fonts only if neccesary
For a profesional looking-presentation
use only 2 or 3 fonts.

4.  For text effects:
Use ordinary type-face to convey
simple information and save bold/italic
for emphasis.
Text size:
Use font size 4 points larger than
you are confortable with.

5. Normal open and upper and lower case
are easy to read (mixed case)
Avoid lots of colors, use pre elaborated
schemes to keep it simple.
 Be friendly to color-blind
people,selecting colors that are easily
recognizable.

6. For legibility use the 7 and 7 rule.
7 words per line, 7 lines per slide,
with a maximum of 25 words per
slide.
Keep text to the essential and simple.
3 to 6 bullet points, simple graphic
that illustrated the title.

7. BACKGROUND COLOR
For contrast,use dark background color
with light text.
Cool colors make better backgrounds
Insert a light background slide from time
to time, for dark enviroments

8. DESING TEMPLATES
Keep the same custom look
Use graphic devices (borders, boxes,
lines, arrows) only when needed
Use transition to add enphasis
Limit animation and sound effects

9. Use key points
Avoid sub-headings
Break major points into separate slides
Use animation sound, and video
sparingly.
KEEP IT SIMPLE

10. Use images that are appropriate for the
presentation.
They must show relationship.
Captivate attention
Clarify points
Use one image per slide.
USING IMAGES

11.  PEDAGOGICAL USES FOR ANIMATING PRESENTATION
ANIMATION

12. POWERPOINT:
Help audience remember part of a
presentation
Represent conection between concepts
Emphasize key points
Hightlight progression of a lecture

13. Add visual aids to represent difficult
concepts.

14. Are special effects that introduce slides
during a show
SLIDE TRANSITION