How To Effectively

Teach Using
PowerPoint
BY GRACE DABULAS
 USE BIG TEXT
The PowerPoint needs to be legible from
every seat in the classroom.
 LESS IS MORE
Avoid Avoid having unnecessary information

Use
Use minimalistic designs to limit
distractions

Leave
Leave details about the lesson to
lectures and textbooks
Use Simple Pictures
Interactive slides can increase engagement

 By
leaving _____ spaces in slides students’ need to become
more actively engaged.

 Reviewing the _______ spaces can review material learned in

the lesson.
Highlight or bold important
messages or key words
 Use resources other than just text

Provide open ended questions for

discussion.
Videos and interactive websites can break
up material heavy slides