- Use fonts 24 points or higher.
- Ensure your slides can be read.
- Avoid using CAPS.
- Use colors or italics instead of underlining
- Use 7-8 words per line and 12-14 lines per slide. Use short sentences and avoid copying complete sentences.
- If possible use pictures and diagrams and use the possibilities to animate (show sentences one by one).
- Face the students when showing the slides.
- Distribute a copy of the slides to the students ahead of the lesson
- Keep the room light on.
- Avoid putting students in the passive mode. For example, use the whiteboard, ask questions and organize small assignments/discussion.
- Have a backup plan if the equipment is not working.