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Scoring Power Points
This article will help lead a discussion on creating effective slides. The key points in the article include harmony, proportion, balance, and restraint. With examples of good and bad for each point students will gain a better understanding of what makes a good presentation. This article supports the first instructional objective.
 

Enhancing PowerPoint Presentations with Animation
This article discusses the use and warns of the overuse of animations and slide transitions. Class discussion would focus on using animation for a purpose. The same discussion would be directed to slide transitions. Transitions need to be subtle and not confusing or distracting. Examples would accompany the discussion. This article supports the second instructional objective.

Choose the Right Colors in PowerPoint
Choosing background colors and text colors that complement each other is very important. Using this article as a guide, students will experiment with color combinations and discuss which are more appealing to view on a monitor compared to a large wall screen or smart board. This article supports the first instructional objective.