7 Tips for Boosting your Classroom Presentations

7 Tips for Boosting your Classroom Presentations

Looking to use a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation in class? Below are some useful tips that you can use to easily share your presentation with your students and help you feel like you are getting the most out of your class time!

1. Make sure everyone can see your presentation

If you are worried your students cannot see your presentation because of the size of the monitor in the classroom you can always:

  • Share your presentation with your students before class on Canvas and let them know they can use it as a reference.
  • Communicate with your students. Let them know that the monitor in the classroom is on the small side and it is okay for them to bring a device to view the presentation during class./li>
  • Create multiple viewing points for you your presentation:
    • You can always check out laptops from Media Services and place them around the room, and ask a student to progress the slides as you speak.
    • Have students sit in groups and have one student volunteer to have the presentation pulled up on their screen and move forward in the presentation while you are speaking.

2. Print physical copies

If you do not care to have students bring their own devices to class, print out your presentation with a notes section next to each slide for your students to utilize. This way students can see your presentation and also have a place to write down thoughts while you are talking! Learn how to print your presentation in Powerpoint or Google Slides.

3. Utilize large text

Try to steer clear of long wordy slides. Make your text and visuals large and easy to read! This not only helps users see and understand but also helps them to remember the content more easily. Think about adding a visual with a key phrase and elaborate on the slide during your lecture.

4. Visuals can make a big difference!

Making your presentation look good with visuals such as images, photos, or icons on slides can help your learners make a visual connection to what it is you are referencing during class. You can easily find images on open-source sites such as Unsplash or Rawpixel. You can also find free and easy-to-import Google slide and Powerpoint presentation templates on Slidesgo or Canva.

5. Try using a projector

You can request a projector from Media Services to be set up and projected on one of the classroom walls for larger viewing!

6. Think about alternative ways of presenting information

All of the Grace Dodge classrooms have multiple writable surfaces. You can write on all of the walls and tables using an Expo marker!

7. Start a Zoom session for students to join on their devices

On the computer you're using to present, open a Zoom session and share the link with your students. Students can then view the presentation on their own devices. Turning on Live Transcription provides another avenue for students to receive the information you are presenting.

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