Notes
Outline
PowerPoint Techniques
for the Classroom
Student Teacher Training
August 15-16, 2000
Kentucky Academy of Technology Education
http://www.murraystate.edu/kate/kate.htm
PowerPoint Techniques
for the Teacher
Introduction device
Daily Oral Language
Writing prompt
Movie of students
Jeopardy game as test review
PowerPoint Techniques
for the Teacher
Quiz questions
Cursive writing practice
Important class announcements/
reminders
Instructions for assignments
PowerPoint Techniques
for the Student
Survey presentation
Lunch choices
Field trip announcements
Weather report
Current events from CNN.com or TIMEforkids.com
PowerPoint Techniques
for the Student
Word of the day from wordcentral.com
KWL chart from reading lesson
Brainstorming web
Class notes for absent students
Research project presentations
PowerPoint Design Basics
Use a maximum of 6 text items as phrases or bullet points
Use clean fonts and large font sizes
A 20-36 point font size is good for distance reading
PowerPoint Design Basics
Avoid writing in all upper case, even for titles
Be sparing in your use of the underline
People prefer to read dark text on a light background
PowerPoint Web Resources