Practical Powerpoint Tips For Teachers Mike Beutner, Ph.D. The University of Louisiana at Monroe

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Sample ULM Design PowerPoint Template FirstName LastName The University of Louisiana at Monroe [Optional: Date and Venue]

Recommendations Slide Title Font Sizes Font Type Font Style Font Color Background Color Amount of Text Images Transitions Consistency

Tip 10: Slide Title Use a descriptive title for each slide. Your audience will appreciate this.

Tip 9: Font Sizes This text is 28 point. Try to read this text across a room. This text is 32 point. Try to read this text across a room. This text is 36 point. Try to read this text across a room. This font size is recommended for the main text. Use 54 point for titles.

Tip 8: Font Type Unless you have a reason, try to use just one font type in your presentation. Arial (sans serif) and Times Roman (serif) are good choices.

Tip 7: Font Style Use font styles (bold, underlining, and italics) sparingly.

Tip 6: Font Color Unless you have a specific reason, try to restrict yourself to one font color.

Tip 5: Background Use a consistent background. Feel free to modify and use this ULM design template.

Tip 4: Amount of Text Use few words. Less is more.

Tip 3: Images Use images when appropriate. Avoid visual clutter. Provide a brief caption for each image. Use clear and undistorted images.

Tip 2: Transitions If you use a transition, restrict yourself to one type of effect.

Tip 1: Consistency Consistency of format is probably the best strategy for presenting a clear and concise visual message.