This post summarized some general tips for powerpoint or google slides presentations. Here are a few things that stood out to me:
Cut Way Back on Your Text
I agree completely and know this is best practice. Yet, for my weekly SEL lessons I am teaching the content prepared by another staff member with information I am only partially familiar with. Having more words on some of these slides makes it feel safer as I can’t speak fluently about these topics like I can about middle school math or foster care. One remedy would be creating more slides so there is less words on each slide.
Create Previews and Signposts
Teachers do this already by sharing their agenda or through the learning targets for the lesson. I can see how I could do this more in-depth for specifically the material in the presentation.
Proofread Out Loud
I feel like when I've finished a presentation it’s already taken me a long time and I’m ready to shut my computer and be done. I need to push myself to take a few extra minutes to proofread out loud and make it a polished and clear presentation.
These are some very helpful tips! I really enjoyed the last tip, Proofread out loud. That is something I could totally benefit from.
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I agree. I think it's interesting how it's easy to miss mistakes when your eyes have already been looking at something for a long time. I've found I often need to take a break before continuing to edit.
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