Workshop Reflection

I wrote this reflection after attending the "Designing Print and Projected Instructional Materials" workshop:

When designing a PowerPoint to be used in the classroom there are several factors to keep in mind and to be taken into consideration. First you want to consider the type of media you will be using to present the PowerPoint to your students. Ask yourself the question: Will you be using a monitor, a SmartBoard or a projector and screen to convey your PowerPoint to the class? After determining the type of media you will be using to present the PowerPoint there are several ways to make your PowerPoint more effective. First, you'll want to use a font color and background color that contrasts well as to be easy and pleasing on the eye for reading. Second, you'll want to use a large enough font size so that all students in your classroom will be able to read the text you present (keeping in mind where all of the seats are in the classroom and if you have any students with eye sight problems in your class). Once you have determined an appropriate font color, font type, font size and background color; you are ready to create your slide show. When working with your slide show you'll want to be careful not to put in too many distractions such as sounds, crazy pictures or graphics as these can take away from the important material you want your students to absorb.