2. Don't write long drawn out paragraphs on the slides. If you do, half of your students will fall asleep, and the other half will read through it quickly without listening to what you're saying... and then fall asleep.
3. Write small phrases on your slides and then discuss them in detail during your presentation.
4. You can number the order in which your bullet points appear. This is great, whether your presenting or creating a Power-point Show. Your slides will feel less cluttered and viewers won't be able to read ahead while you're talking.
5. Use at least one interesting image on each slide. Think outside the box. Use graphs, charts, pictures, or even embedded video.
6. Create hyperlinks that allow you to jump around in your presentation.
7. Use animation sparingly. Animation is a great way to make your Power-point more engaging, but if you overdo it and you'll end up distracting your viewers.
8. If you're doing a Power-point show, make sure there are no background noises while you're recording. Also, don't speak too close to the microphone or your voice will sound distorted.
9. Speak clearly and enthusiastically while recording your Power-point show. If you don't sound interested in your material, then why should anyone else?
10. Don't make it too long. Students are only capable of focusing on a Power-point show/presentation for 10-15 minutes. Any longer than that and you've lost them.
Below is a PPT that I created for my Technology & Education class. HOWEVER, the subject of said PPT involves the creation and of alcoholic beverages. Probably not appropriate for a classroom. The point of the assignment (in my mind) was to practice using Power point.
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