PowerPoint

Brandy Thatcher Instructional Graphic Designer Instructional Innovation amp Learning Resources

Creating Well-Designed Conferenceand Meeting Presentations

bull Your Content comes First ndash PowerPoint is a tool

bull Use it to ndash Display supportive visualsndash Help audience follow along ndash Emphasize important pointsndash Help audience recall important information

General Design Guidelines

bull Be Consistentndash choose an overall template backgroundndash color schemendash choose 1 font for bodyndash 1 font for headersndash If using outline form with numbers letters etchellip

bull choose one format and stick with it

General Design Guidelines

bull Keep it Simple and Clear ndash if it doesnrsquot support your main objectives ndash you probably donrsquot need it

bull Consider Layout ndash balance text and visuals

utilize ldquowhite spacerdquo

bull Grab Their Attention ndash create contrast amp use visuals

I Choosing a Template Background

II Formatting Tips

III Using color

IV Using visuals effectively(images animations graphs etchellip)

V Resources

Because you canhellip doesnrsquot mean you should

Choosing a Template Background

bull Background design should be subordinate to your content

bull Background should be appropriate for your audience

bull Use 1 background throughout the presentation

BAD Example of a Background

bull Light text on this Backgroundbull Dark Text on this Background

ndash Too Much Contrast

Bad Example of a Background

bull Too much Contrast bull Your content is limited to 13 or 23 of the

slidebull Poor qualitybull Eye is drawn to the background

BAD Example of a Background

bull Red as a background ndash itrsquos an emotionally charged color overwhelms a presentation and is hard to find matching text

bull Too busy

GOOD Example of a Backgroundbull Slight variation in colorbull Low contrast

GOOD Example of a Background

Software Techniques Conference 2007 Brandy Thatcher Facilitator May 2007

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

bull Your Content comes First ndash PowerPoint is a tool

bull Use it to ndash Display supportive visualsndash Help audience follow along ndash Emphasize important pointsndash Help audience recall important information

General Design Guidelines

bull Be Consistentndash choose an overall template backgroundndash color schemendash choose 1 font for bodyndash 1 font for headersndash If using outline form with numbers letters etchellip

bull choose one format and stick with it

General Design Guidelines

bull Keep it Simple and Clear ndash if it doesnrsquot support your main objectives ndash you probably donrsquot need it

bull Consider Layout ndash balance text and visuals

utilize ldquowhite spacerdquo

bull Grab Their Attention ndash create contrast amp use visuals

I Choosing a Template Background

II Formatting Tips

III Using color

IV Using visuals effectively(images animations graphs etchellip)

V Resources

Because you canhellip doesnrsquot mean you should

Choosing a Template Background

bull Background design should be subordinate to your content

bull Background should be appropriate for your audience

bull Use 1 background throughout the presentation

BAD Example of a Background

bull Light text on this Backgroundbull Dark Text on this Background

ndash Too Much Contrast

Bad Example of a Background

bull Too much Contrast bull Your content is limited to 13 or 23 of the

slidebull Poor qualitybull Eye is drawn to the background

BAD Example of a Background

bull Red as a background ndash itrsquos an emotionally charged color overwhelms a presentation and is hard to find matching text

bull Too busy

GOOD Example of a Backgroundbull Slight variation in colorbull Low contrast

GOOD Example of a Background

Software Techniques Conference 2007 Brandy Thatcher Facilitator May 2007

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

General Design Guidelines

bull Be Consistentndash choose an overall template backgroundndash color schemendash choose 1 font for bodyndash 1 font for headersndash If using outline form with numbers letters etchellip

bull choose one format and stick with it

General Design Guidelines

bull Keep it Simple and Clear ndash if it doesnrsquot support your main objectives ndash you probably donrsquot need it

bull Consider Layout ndash balance text and visuals

utilize ldquowhite spacerdquo

bull Grab Their Attention ndash create contrast amp use visuals

I Choosing a Template Background

II Formatting Tips

III Using color

IV Using visuals effectively(images animations graphs etchellip)

V Resources

Because you canhellip doesnrsquot mean you should

Choosing a Template Background

bull Background design should be subordinate to your content

bull Background should be appropriate for your audience

bull Use 1 background throughout the presentation

BAD Example of a Background

bull Light text on this Backgroundbull Dark Text on this Background

ndash Too Much Contrast

Bad Example of a Background

bull Too much Contrast bull Your content is limited to 13 or 23 of the

slidebull Poor qualitybull Eye is drawn to the background

BAD Example of a Background

bull Red as a background ndash itrsquos an emotionally charged color overwhelms a presentation and is hard to find matching text

bull Too busy

GOOD Example of a Backgroundbull Slight variation in colorbull Low contrast

GOOD Example of a Background

Software Techniques Conference 2007 Brandy Thatcher Facilitator May 2007

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

General Design Guidelines

bull Keep it Simple and Clear ndash if it doesnrsquot support your main objectives ndash you probably donrsquot need it

bull Consider Layout ndash balance text and visuals

utilize ldquowhite spacerdquo

bull Grab Their Attention ndash create contrast amp use visuals

I Choosing a Template Background

II Formatting Tips

III Using color

IV Using visuals effectively(images animations graphs etchellip)

V Resources

Because you canhellip doesnrsquot mean you should

Choosing a Template Background

bull Background design should be subordinate to your content

bull Background should be appropriate for your audience

bull Use 1 background throughout the presentation

BAD Example of a Background

bull Light text on this Backgroundbull Dark Text on this Background

ndash Too Much Contrast

Bad Example of a Background

bull Too much Contrast bull Your content is limited to 13 or 23 of the

slidebull Poor qualitybull Eye is drawn to the background

BAD Example of a Background

bull Red as a background ndash itrsquos an emotionally charged color overwhelms a presentation and is hard to find matching text

bull Too busy

GOOD Example of a Backgroundbull Slight variation in colorbull Low contrast

GOOD Example of a Background

Software Techniques Conference 2007 Brandy Thatcher Facilitator May 2007

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

I Choosing a Template Background

II Formatting Tips

III Using color

IV Using visuals effectively(images animations graphs etchellip)

V Resources

Because you canhellip doesnrsquot mean you should

Choosing a Template Background

bull Background design should be subordinate to your content

bull Background should be appropriate for your audience

bull Use 1 background throughout the presentation

BAD Example of a Background

bull Light text on this Backgroundbull Dark Text on this Background

ndash Too Much Contrast

Bad Example of a Background

bull Too much Contrast bull Your content is limited to 13 or 23 of the

slidebull Poor qualitybull Eye is drawn to the background

BAD Example of a Background

bull Red as a background ndash itrsquos an emotionally charged color overwhelms a presentation and is hard to find matching text

bull Too busy

GOOD Example of a Backgroundbull Slight variation in colorbull Low contrast

GOOD Example of a Background

Software Techniques Conference 2007 Brandy Thatcher Facilitator May 2007

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Because you canhellip doesnrsquot mean you should

Choosing a Template Background

bull Background design should be subordinate to your content

bull Background should be appropriate for your audience

bull Use 1 background throughout the presentation

BAD Example of a Background

bull Light text on this Backgroundbull Dark Text on this Background

ndash Too Much Contrast

Bad Example of a Background

bull Too much Contrast bull Your content is limited to 13 or 23 of the

slidebull Poor qualitybull Eye is drawn to the background

BAD Example of a Background

bull Red as a background ndash itrsquos an emotionally charged color overwhelms a presentation and is hard to find matching text

bull Too busy

GOOD Example of a Backgroundbull Slight variation in colorbull Low contrast

GOOD Example of a Background

Software Techniques Conference 2007 Brandy Thatcher Facilitator May 2007

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Choosing a Template Background

bull Background design should be subordinate to your content

bull Background should be appropriate for your audience

bull Use 1 background throughout the presentation

BAD Example of a Background

bull Light text on this Backgroundbull Dark Text on this Background

ndash Too Much Contrast

Bad Example of a Background

bull Too much Contrast bull Your content is limited to 13 or 23 of the

slidebull Poor qualitybull Eye is drawn to the background

BAD Example of a Background

bull Red as a background ndash itrsquos an emotionally charged color overwhelms a presentation and is hard to find matching text

bull Too busy

GOOD Example of a Backgroundbull Slight variation in colorbull Low contrast

GOOD Example of a Background

Software Techniques Conference 2007 Brandy Thatcher Facilitator May 2007

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

BAD Example of a Background

bull Light text on this Backgroundbull Dark Text on this Background

ndash Too Much Contrast

Bad Example of a Background

bull Too much Contrast bull Your content is limited to 13 or 23 of the

slidebull Poor qualitybull Eye is drawn to the background

BAD Example of a Background

bull Red as a background ndash itrsquos an emotionally charged color overwhelms a presentation and is hard to find matching text

bull Too busy

GOOD Example of a Backgroundbull Slight variation in colorbull Low contrast

GOOD Example of a Background

Software Techniques Conference 2007 Brandy Thatcher Facilitator May 2007

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Bad Example of a Background

bull Too much Contrast bull Your content is limited to 13 or 23 of the

slidebull Poor qualitybull Eye is drawn to the background

BAD Example of a Background

bull Red as a background ndash itrsquos an emotionally charged color overwhelms a presentation and is hard to find matching text

bull Too busy

GOOD Example of a Backgroundbull Slight variation in colorbull Low contrast

GOOD Example of a Background

Software Techniques Conference 2007 Brandy Thatcher Facilitator May 2007

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

BAD Example of a Background

bull Red as a background ndash itrsquos an emotionally charged color overwhelms a presentation and is hard to find matching text

bull Too busy

GOOD Example of a Backgroundbull Slight variation in colorbull Low contrast

GOOD Example of a Background

Software Techniques Conference 2007 Brandy Thatcher Facilitator May 2007

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

GOOD Example of a Backgroundbull Slight variation in colorbull Low contrast

GOOD Example of a Background

Software Techniques Conference 2007 Brandy Thatcher Facilitator May 2007

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

GOOD Example of a Background

Software Techniques Conference 2007 Brandy Thatcher Facilitator May 2007

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Software Techniques Conference 2007 Brandy Thatcher Facilitator May 2007

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

American Institute American Institute of Graphic Artistsof Graphic Artists

Software Techniques Software Techniques ConferenceConference

20072007

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

American Institute of

Graphic ArtistsSoftware Techniques Conference

2007

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Using Color in a Presentationbull Dark backgrounds with light text are

usually easiest to read (if presented on a large screen)

bull Light backgrounds with dark text work well for distributing on the computer

bull Be wary of combinations like Red Greenbull Be wary of combinations that are too close

ndash white background yellow textbull Donrsquot use backgrounds that are too busy

or have too many colors

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Template Options in PowerPoint

bull FormatgtSlide Design

bull Click on the template thumbnail the styleis applied to yourpresentation

bull Right-click on a templateto apply it to one slide

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

PowerPoint Slide Masterbull ViewgtMastergtSlide Masterbull Right-Click on the Slide Choose

ldquoBackgroundrdquo gt Fill Effects gt Picture tabbull Picture size for background 10 x 75

inches or 960 by 720 pixels

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Formatting Tipsbull All uppercase is hard to readbull Formatgt Change Case

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

ALL HUMAN SITUATIONS HAVE THEIR INCONVENIENCES WE FEEL THOSE OF THE PRESENT BUT NEITHER SEE NOR FEEL THOSE OF THE FUTURE AND HENCE WE OFTEN MAKE TROUBLESOME CHANGES WITHOUT AMENDMENT AND FREQUENTLY FOR THE WORSE

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Formatting Tipsbull Font Choice is important

This is a Script This is a Sans-serif

This is a Serif

This is a Decorative font

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Formatting Tipsbull Use fonts sparingly ndash 1-2 per presentation

bullUse Bold Italic etchellip for contrast

bull Do Not use script or Decorative fonts for large blocks of text

bull Sans-serif works well for presentations

bullSerif works well for large bodies of text (printed documents)

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin franklin

Sans-Serif

Script

Serif

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Document Formatting Tips

bull Text Sizes ndashTitle Headings - 36pt to 44 ptndash Content Bullets ndash 24 pt to 36 ptndash No smaller than 18pt to 20pt

bull Lines per slidendash 6 x 6 Rule

bull PowerPoint Format gt Line Spacinghellip

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Document Formatting Tips

bull Achieve Contrast Create Hierarchy

ndash Sentence line spacing

ndash Use of bold italic etchellip

ndash Text size

ndash Color

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

The Constitution of the United StatesWe the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of AmericaArticle ISection 1All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

The Constitution of the United States

We the People of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice insure domestic Tranquility provide for the common defence promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Article I

Section 1

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Using Colorbull Use color to show relationships create

categories highlight key points

bull Donrsquot use too many colors ndash lots of colors create a distraction

bull Use color to create contrast and hierarchy

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Color Scheme in PowerPoint

bull View gt Master gt Slide Master

bull Formatgt Slide Designndash Choose Color Schemes

bull Edit Color Schemes

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

All human situations have their inconveniences We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment and frequently for the worse

Benjamin Franklin

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Using Visuals Effectivelybull People grasp pictures more quickly than words bull People who visualize information tend to

remember things better bull Give them a visual to associate with an

important conceptbull Use a visual to condense complex informationbull Use visuals to demonstrate a key concept

ndash If the visual is complicated or doesnrsquot clearly demonstrate a main point then it may be a distraction

ndash Include labels arrows highlights to emphasize important parts of the visual

ndash Use visuals appropriately (Why am I using this How does it enhance my information)

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Examples

bull Did you notice the animated frog on the last screen Was it distracting Did it have anything to do with my content

bull The next two slides are on the concept of supply and demand Which is easier to understand ndash Having the students read a paragraph of text Or explaining the graph to the students

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

The supply-demand model is one of the fundamental concepts of economics The price level of a good essentially is

determined by the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demand This

point is called equilibrium If the quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded then there is a surplus of goods If the quantity supplied is less than the quantity demanded the there

is a shortage of goods

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

People remember

1048707 10 percent of what they read

1048707 20 percent of what they hear

1048707 30 percent of what they see

1048707 60 percent of what they

see hear and read

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Using Visuals Effectivelybull Read through your material slowly

ndash Does a visual ldquoscream outrdquo to you bull Make a sketch find a tool to create the visual scan an image

or search the internet for a visual that would demonstrate the concept

bull Consider the quality of the visual

bull Statistics quotes charts and even cartoons can grab attention provoke thinking and conversation

bull Consider the media typendash transparencies PowerPoint printed documents

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Using Clip Artbull Donrsquot let ldquoprettyrdquo or ldquocoolrdquo be your criterion

for using it bull Be consistent with stylebull Make sure it supports your content and

your audiencebull Donrsquot use too muchbull Give your readers clues by using color

arrows lines labels etchellipbull Give Credit bull Consider Quality

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Using Animationbull Animated graphics (same rules for clip art

apply)

bull Animation in a presentationndash Be Consistent

ndash Keep it Simple

ndash Donrsquot use too many transitions effects

ndash Use one effect transitionbull Apply a separate effect transition for emphasis

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Resourcesbull Finding Images ndash Internet Search Engines

(Google Images)ndash Be aware of copyright (Fair Use Act Teach Act

Digital Rights Act)bull References

ndash 12 Tips for Creating Better Documents - httpwwwmicrosoftcomatworkgetworkdonedocumentsmspx

ndash Using Clip ArtPhotos on Presentation Slides httpwwwcommunicateusingtechnologycomarticlesusing_clip_art_photohtm

ndash Education World ndash ClipArt 101 httpwwweducationworldcoma_techtechtech015shtml

Resourcesndash Tips for giving better presentations -

httpwwwthinkoutsidetheslidecom ndash Articles amp Tutorials from presentation experts

httpwwwpresentersuniversitycomndash PowerPoint Tips Information amp Techniques

httpwwwellenfinkelsteincompowerpointhtml

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Brandy Thatcher Instructional Graphic Designer Instructional Innovation Faculty Development amp Learning ResourcesRoom 239B Phone 309-694-5306Email bthatchericcedu

Creating Well-Designed Conferenceand Meeting Presentations

• PowerPoint
• Slide 2
• Slide 3
• General Design Guidelines
• Slide 5
• Slide 6
• Slide 7
• Choosing a Template Background
• BAD Example of a Background
• Bad Example of a Background
• Slide 11
• GOOD Example of a Background
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• American Institute of Graphic Artists
• Slide 16
• Using Color in a Presentation
• Template Options in PowerPoint
• PowerPoint Slide Master
• Formatting Tips
• Slide 21
• Slide 22
• Slide 23
• Slide 24
• Slide 25
• Slide 26
• Document Formatting Tips
• Slide 28
• Slide 29
• Slide 30
• Using Color
• Color Scheme in PowerPoint
• Slide 33
• Slide 34
• Slide 35
• Using Visuals Effectively
• Examples
• Slide 38
• Slide 39
• Slide 40
• Slide 41
• Using Clip Art
• Using Animation
• Resources
• Slide 45
• Slide 46