Holding Your StudentsAttention During a Powerpoint

Incorporating Funny Images

Christina Donahoe

Benefits of Adding Humorous Images to a Powerpoint:

• Keeps your students on their toes• Creates a more relaxed and

positive environment• Helps students recall

information• Students appreciate your

efforts

What Types of ImagesCould You Include?

Math

Relate to Your Lesson:

History

Science

English

Music

Art

Images that

Them UpWAKE

You Can Even Use Speech Bubbles!!!

Make Sure to Avoid:• Images that are related to politics, religion,

gender, race, or physical disabilities• Inside jokes between you and a few of your

students• Inappropriate pictures or comic strips (sex,

drugs, alcohol, etc.)• Images that are downloaded illegally • Making your students laugh but not

covering the material

The End

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