{"id":4631,"date":"2023-02-17T18:21:18","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T18:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aamsn.org\/aamsn\/?page_id=4631"},"modified":"2023-02-17T18:21:18","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T18:21:18","slug":"how-to-use-powerpoint-effectively","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aamsn.org\/aamsn\/how-to-use-powerpoint-effectively\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use PowerPoint Effectively"},"content":{"rendered":"

It can be tempting to turn everything that you are saying into an electronic slide. The most common version of slides used in training is PowerPoint, but there are other similar programs.<\/p>\n

When you create slides, remember that they are simply a visual aid and a tool. Don\u2019t feel that you need to capture every word you say or want the trainees to learn on a slide. Some of the most powerful slides you can create will have no or very little text on them, but could be enhanced with photos and other graphics related to the training.<\/p>\n

Designing your PowerPoint slides<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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  1. Don\u2019t use all caps in titles or body text. It makes the slides harder to read.<\/li>\n
  2. Use a title for each slide, as it helps your audience follow the presentation.<\/li>\n
  3. Use bold and italics to emphasize text and not as the main text style.<\/li>\n
  4. Use fonts like Calibri, Arial, or Verdana. Fonts such as Times New Roman have little feet that clutter the slide and may make it difficult to read a slide.<\/li>\n
  5. Use bullet points instead of sentences.<\/li>\n
  6. Use your software\u2019s alignment tools (center, right justification, etc.) to align text.<\/li>\n
  7. Carefully review your slides for spelling and grammar errors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Tips for Supporting Materials<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Whatever visual aid you are considering, here are some questions to help you determine its effectiveness.<\/p>\n

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    • Space:<\/strong> Is the visual clear and obvious about what you are communicating? Does it make good use of space?<\/li>\n
    • Sight:<\/strong> Can people see the information clearly? Are the colors dark enough and the print size large enough that no one squints?<\/li>\n
    • Singular:<\/strong> Does the visual represent a single, important idea? If not, you may confuse your trainees by squeezing too much into one slide.<\/li>\n
    • Significant:<\/strong> Does it focus trainees\u2019 attention on the point you are trying to make?<\/li>\n
    • Simple:<\/strong> Desktop publishing and access to different fonts can be lots of fun, but if you have too many typefaces, images, or graphics on one visual, people can miss the point. Keep things simple. One good guideline is that there should be no more than two different fonts on a slide and no more than one idea.<\/li>\n
    • Slide timing<\/strong>: A rule of thumb is 1-2 minutes per slide. Of course, some may take longer, so practice your presentation. Leave time for questions and never exceed your presentation time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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