good and bad power point examples ed tech

Bad/Good Power Point slides

By Lindsey Patrick

Bullets should be on the left hand side of the screen

NOT the right. It is harder to read when they are lined up on

the right.

Bad Bullets

Bullets should line up on the left.It is easier for the eye to follow from left to

right. Well Done!

Good Bullets

Backgrounds are important for aesthetics of your power point.

They should never over power the words or information you are trying to display.

Bad Backgrounds

Good Background

When you are trying to portray a message when using clip art or images, always make sure they do not distract from the information.

Fonts and backgrounds should compliment each other and be easy to read.

The background color and font color should be distinctively different.

Bad Contrast and Color

When choosing background and font colors they should be complimentary.

The font color should stand out on the chosen background color.

Easy for audience to view!

Good Contrast and Color

Bad Graphics

When using graphics, one good graphic will do better then several poor ones. Make good choices!

Good Graphics

When choosing graphics they should relate to the information you are trying to portray. If someone could question why you are using a graphic don’t use it.

When making lists of information on your page do not…

1. Add 2. More3. Information 4. Then 5. Make6. Sense to 7. Subject

Bad Rule of Four

When making lists on your power point… Remember the rule of four. Four items on the page… Is easier for the mind to remember.

Good Rule of Four

Bad Proximity

In order for the eye to continue to move across the screen and

Otherwise the eye will stop in the wrong places.

View your chosen images and text, they should have close proximity.

Good Proximity

…from the beginning to the end of your information…

When the proximity…

…is appropriate, eyes will move…

…with the help of graphics.

Use visually distracting fonts

Stay away from gimmicky fonts

Keep type sizes consistent DONT USE ALL CAPS! Avoid text overload. When too much information is

on the screen your audience will begin to loose interest in your blah blah blah blah blah blah blah!

Bad Fonts

Vary font for emphasis or to group words together.

Use visually simple fonts. For a visually simulating appearance.

Good Fonts

When two properties must differ use fonts or colors to make the difference obvious. Backgrounds should not interfere.

Bad Perceptual Differences

Good Perceptual Differences

When you want two properties to

differ…

They must be obvious enough to the audiences

eye.

The End