By

Lenona Packer

Prepare An Outline

• Handwrite an outline of major points and sub-points

• Decide what information you will want on each slide

Keep It Simple

• Use large text

• Use simple fonts

• Only give basic information

• Don’t go into detail

• Don’t use too many words – less is better

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Use contrasting colors

Dark text on a light background

Light text on a dark background

• Keep visual effects

to a minimum

• Visual effects should add to, not detract

from, your presentation

• Do not over-use animations or moving

text

Visual Effects

Make It Interesting

• Use graphs, charts and tables to illustrate data

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Use Quality Pictures

Be Organized

Use slide layouts Use bullets and

numbers Create slides in an

order that makes sense to viewers

Maintain Harmony

To keep a natural flow throughout your presentation use similar:

TextColors

Layouts or

Backgrounds

PerfectingYour Presentation

1. Show your presentation to someone

2. Get feedback

3. Make necessary changes

4. Practice your presentation

Know How To Operate Power Point

Know how to skip slides Know how to blank the screen Know how to eliminate the cursor Know how to use the writing option

In the Classroom:• Keep it short

• Keep it interesting

• Keep it on their level

• Use lots of visual aids

• Ask questions to keep their attention

Other Helpful Tips:• When preparing your presentation, use the

assistant to guide you.• Click on the light bulbs for hints on how to

better your power point presentation.• Be prepared to answer questions at the end

of your presentation.• Create a blank slide at the end of your

presentation.