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Home » Faculty Tutorials » Course Design » Effective PowerPoint Design

February 14, 2024 By Sandra Childers

Effective PowerPoint Design

Discover invaluable strategies for crafting effective PowerPoint design and presentations tailored specifically to elevate your online course delivery.

3.5-minute video by Lani Draper

Topics: Course Design


Video Transcript (pdf) (465 KB)


Topics in the Effective PowerPoint Design Video:

  • Welcome & Outline 0:00
  • Consistency 0:32
  • Leave White Space 0:46
  • One Key Idea 1:13
  • Title Slides 1:32
  • Color & Contrast:
    • Color & Contrast Basics 1:45
    • Avoid Problematic Color Combinations 1:59
  • Use Images Effectively 2:18
  • Keep Information Current 2:38
  • Summary 2:49
  • Contact 3:13

Related:

  • Slide Framing to Enhance your Online Teaching (13.5 min.)
  • Course Design for Engaged Learning (3.5 min.)
  • Managing Your Online Course Checklist (pdf) (118 KB)
  • Course Design Cycle (pdf) (469 KB) (Texas A&M Center for Teaching Excellence)
  • eSAIL’s Essential Elements Scorecard (pdf) (173 KB)
  • Course Design Resources

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