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Instructional Design Principles for Slide Presentations :Instructional Design Principles for Slide Presentations Dr. Jacqui Cyrus
School of Education
Slide Content :Slide Content One idea per slide
Present key points only
Avoid reading from slides
Key Points :Key Points Use ‘bullets.’
Keeps text organized
Use key words or short phrases
Keep text left-aligned
Content is easier to read.
Slide Design :Slide Design Allow plenty WHITE SPACE
Use graphics where possible
Helps the visual learner
Use graphics sparingly
Put one major point on a slide
7 x 7 Rule :7 x 7 Rule 1 one
2 one two
3 one two three
4 one two three four
5 one two three four five
6 one two three four five six
7 one two three four five six seven
Background :Background Jewel tones are the best
Darker blues, greens, burgundy and purples
Worst colors
Reds, black, and white
Busy backgrounds are harder to read quickly.
Background Color Practice :Background Color Practice Menu ---> format
Scroll down to word ‘Background.’
From dropdown menu, select color
For 2 colors, select fill effects
Apply to one slide or all slides
Text :Text AVOID USING ALL CAPS
Avoid Captalizing Every Word
Use a natural style of writing
Text Size :Text Size Minimum size should be 36 pt.
Titles should remain at 44 pt.
Avoid fancy or condensed lettering
The recommended styles: sans serif such as Geneva, Comic sans or Arial.
Text Style :Text Style Plain Text
Bold
Shadow
Bold and Shadow
Graphics :Graphics Use graphics to clarify a point.
Do NOT use an unrelated graphic.
Position the graphic carefully
Start on the left.
Use animation to bring image up before or after the specific point.
No Apologies! :No Apologies! If you cannot read the text,
If you cannot see the graphic,
then
DON’T use it!
Sound :Sound Sound can be an asset.
Sound can be a distraction.
Use sound to emphasize a point.
How to insert sound :How to insert sound From Slide Show, select Custom Animation
Select Slide from slide titles
Select Effects
Select Add Sound
These steps may vary according to OS.
Summary :Summary Make it readable.
Use 7 x 7 rule.
Keep it simple.
Time yourself and practice prior to delivery