Presentations

9 Presentation Tips for Students

Create Classroom Presentations Worthy of an 'A'

By Wendy Russell, About.com (Click the title for the complete article)

1. Know Your Topic

The best classroom presentations are created by people who are comfortable with what they are going to talk about.

2. Use Key Phrases about Your Topic

Good presenters use key phrases and include only the most important information.

3. Avoid Using Too Much Text on the Slide

Use simple language and limit the number of bullets to three or four per slide. The surrounding space will make it easier to read.

4. Limit the Number of Slides

Too many slides in a presentation will cause you to be rushing to get through them...

5. Layout of Your Slide is Important

Make your slides easy to follow. Put the title at the top where your audience expects to find it.

6. Avoid Fancy Fonts

Choose a font that is simple and easy to read.

7. Use Contrasting Colors For Text and Background

Keep your color scheme consistent throughout your classroom presentation.

8. Try a Slide Design Template to Keep the Look Consistent

Test it ahead of time to make sure that the text will be readable and the graphics won’t get lost in the background.

9. Use Animations and Transitions Sparingly in Classroom Presentations

Apply animations to graphics to make a point, not to entertain.