Beware of the PowerPoint

Dear Classmates,
After reading the articles that Ms. Belisle posted for us, I began to fret that come class time, I would be bored with dreary PowerPoint presentations. But, alas, I remembered that you too were reading the articles, and therefore I would not have to sit through the drone of a horrible presentation. I think that the posted readings are very helpful in identifying major downfalls that can come upon a presentation. To make sure that we don't forget everything that was just read, let me remind you of some key points to avoid in the creation and presentation of a PowerPoint show:
1) Make it simple - people get frustrated and confused if the slides have too many details and distractions, thus the audience subsequently stops paying attention
2) Use video or sound - something to grab your audience's attention and wake them up if they are snoozing is always a good idea
3) Choose fonts well - complicated and numerous fonts frustrate the audience and they stop paying attention
4) Limit bullet points and text - remember, a PowerPoint is supposed to aid you in presenting, you should be doing a lot of the talking while the show keeps your audience engaged in the topic. Don't crowd your slides, you will lose your audience!
5)Spend time sorting your slides - make sure that your presentation has a nice flow and is cohesive. If necessary, use the slide organizer to re-group your thoughts to be more easily understood and comprehended.