A presentation is not an essay, so don't treat it like one. Presentations should have minimal writing and focus on images that support the main ideas as your speak to the audience.

Presentations are NOT essays; however, the paragraphs or notes you wrote should go in the speaker notes to help you design the slide. The main idea of the paragraph is the title of the slide.

1. Start with a title page.

2. Insert a Title only slide.

3. Click on the Title only slide and hit enter to duplicate the layout 4 more times.

4. Copy CTRL + C and Paste CTRL + V your paragraph or notes into the speaker notes.

Use no more than 2 fonts in the presentation. Need font pair ideas? Go to fontpair.co or fonts.google.com.

1. In the presentation, go to Slides  -> Edit Master -> Master slide.

2. Change the fonts on the master slide.

   • If the font is not listed, select More fonts.

3. Select X to return to the presentation.

What is your topic? Layer png images. Png files have a transparent background.

1. Click on the Explorer tool icon in the lower right corner.

2. Type the name and png. For example, grass png.

3. Select the + icon. Resize and duplicate as desired.

4. Repeat with a second item. For example, soccer ball png.

Do you see the link to the images? We will use that link to properly cite the source.

A major mistake students make is using any image, regardless of its quality. 

1. Search for an image by opening a new tab and typing the topic.

2. When you have a screen full of images, select Tools under the search box.

3. Change Usage rights to Labeled for reuse.

4. Change Any size to Large.

5. When copying the image, make sure to write down its source.

To find high quality photos, use the Unsplash Slides add-on from the teacher's computer.  Make sure to write down the photographer's name.

Use the Explorer tool icon (the start) in the bottom right corner to design the layout. When you get really good at designing your own layouts, start with Google's idea and build on it.

To view more layout options, change the layout and/or add more images.

Using only Google Artificial Intelligence ideas can zap your creativity. Remember, you are an individual capable of making design choices.

1. To add a specific color option to the choices, add a slide before the one you to change.

2. Add a shape and change its color to your choice.

3. When you return to the layout choices on the second slide, that color will be an option.

Fight the urge to insert an image as a Background. The image is distorted and Explore layouts will not work.

Citing images and sources is expected in this class. When you find the image, identify its website or photographer in the Speaker notes. When you are done with the designing the layout, add it to the slide.

1. Insert an image such as a rectangle.

2. Click on the paint bucket icon to change the fill color to white.

3. Go back to the paint bucket icon and select Custom.

4. Move the opacity bar down to 75%.

5. Type the website or photographer inside the shape. Modify the font type and size as necessary.

6. Copy the shape and text to the next slide. Delete the content and type the new website or photographer's name.

Yes, sometimes a short list can be added to the slide. Notice the word "short." Do not write complete sentences. You will speak to the audience in complete sentences, but you will only type short notes.

• Click inside the box.

• Look for 3 dots with lines in the format menu.

• Click on it or select the arrow for more options.

• Type the short note. 

• Hit enter. Continue with the next point.

At first glance there appears to be only 6 options for bulleted list designs. Not true! There are more options!

• Use a two-finger touch on the bulleted lists. A new menu should appear.

• Select More bullets.

• Draw or type what you want.

• Select the x to return to the main screen.

Do not go overhead with transitions and animations; however, sometimes it looks really cool! Especially when you make it look the the guy is kicking the soccer ball.

1. Go to Slide -> Transition.

2. Click on the object you want to animate.

3. Select Animate -> After previous -> type of animation.

4. You can add more than one animation to the object or repeat with a different object. Do not go overhead.