Tips include effective techniques such as highlighting, integrating visuals and text, visual and oral pacing, plus attention getting animations and transitions. Before and after examples demonstrate the impact of well designed slides.

The ideas presented apply to any PowerPoint or Keynote presentation, whether you are preparing a quarterly business report, teaching a concept in mathematics, addressing a national convention, or showcasing slides from a recent trip.

Janet Dieman is a teacher, media specialist, instructional designer, professor, author,

lecturer, and visual editor who brings all her experiences in communication to share

with you.