Aim for no bullets. Aim for just one word or phrase on a slide.
Aim for one powerful image on a slide. That image could be accompanied by minimal text or no text at all.
Unless you are using the photo images as a background or image in the PPT, avoid clip art. Do not use "cartoon" clipart from Office.
Search for images conceptually rather than literally. For interest, what images would photographers tag to represent "lonely"or "cold"? You can also create your own images.
If you needed to include a quote, look for the nugget within the quote. Shorten it as much as possible and discover its essence.
Slides are cheap. In fact, they are free. Use as many as you need. Run through some quickly. Stay on some a while. Consider the pace required by the slide or the thought.
DO include a "Works Cited" or "Credits" slide.
Be creative in grabbing and maintaining attention. There is no formula for presentation. Think outside the box.
Do include the source of a quote in the lower corner (either side is fine) of the slide.
DO include the source of your image in the lower corner of your slide (whichever slide is best). Please document with this text: "This image is used under a CC license from [insert URL back to image].
The slides are for the audience; they are not for you to read from!
Many thanks and credit to Joyce Valenza, School Library Media Specialist, for pioneering presentation zen with high school students; this text adapted from an original blog post by Valenza.
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