5/28/24

Exploring different perspectives in personal storytelling enriches the narrative by fostering a deeper understanding and empathy toward the characters and situations involved

<h2><strong>Our top 5 tips for PowerPoint presentations summarised</strong></h2> <ol> <li><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>Less is more</em></strong></li> </ol> <p>To optimise student engagement and comprehension, use minimal text per slide and present examples before explanations.<strong><em><br><br></em></strong></p> <ol start="2"> <li><strong> </strong><strong><em>Keep text with diagrams to a minimum</em></strong></li> </ol> <p>Minimising text on slides containing diagrams <a href="https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/the-split-attention-effect/">focuses students' attention on the visuals</a>, facilitating better engagement and understanding of complex information.<br><br></p> <ol start="3"> <li><strong> </strong><strong><em>Focus on how you present information</em></strong></li> </ol> <p>Focus on delivery by breaking down content into key words, bullet points or simplified blocks to ensure student engagement and comprehension when presenting extensive information.<strong><em><br><br></em></strong></p> <ol start="4"> <li><strong> </strong><strong><em>Draw attention to key information</em></strong></li> </ol> <p>Vocally guide your students through the content of data-heavy slides to ensure focus on essential information and accommodate varied scanning habits.<strong><em><br><br></em></strong></p> <ol start="5"> <li><strong> </strong><strong><em>Use handouts</em></strong></li> </ol> <p>Providing handouts alongside PowerPoint presentations can significantly enhance your students' learning by emphasising key points and consolidating information, offering a more engaging and effective reference tool.</p>