PowerPoint!

After reading the articles on PowerPoint the first thing that came to my mind was, "you can do a lot with PowerPoint." The range of options with PowerPoint seems endless from different chart styles, themes, pictures, audio, video, etc. I did not know that even the font type used was so important in conveying the message or clarity for the audience to see. The main point that I feel is imperative to a good PowerPoint presentation after reading the articles is to remember that it is used as a communication device with your audience and not as a teleprompter or list to read off of. 5 guidelines that I recommend to my classmates are:
1. Less is more, the PowerPoint slides should be kept simple and clear of what you are trying to get across.
2. Never read down a list off of a slide during a presentation, your audience can read.
3. Your text should be large because one you should not have many words on a single slide and two so that people in the back can read what is on the slide.
4. PowerPoint is animation friendly, do not use all text in your slides, use pictures and charts to help send your message and it will keep your audience awake.
5. Know your material and be familiar with your slides before your presentation so that you do not come upon a slide and wonder what it is talking about.