PowerPoint Images

Creating influential PowerPoint images takes careful time and attention.  The resources on this page are designed to introduce students to the characteristics of quality PowerPoint slides. 

Characteristics of Memorable Images

Handout_CharacteristicsofMemorableImages.pdf

Both of the images below are designed to help viewers think through the consequences of global poverty.  This activity is designed to help students think through the strengths and weaknesses of both images.  It draws from the ideas about stickiness layed out by Chip and Dan Heath in the book Made to Stick. 

PowerPoint Image 1

PovertySlide_Best.ppt

PowerPoint Image 2

PovertySlide_Poor.ppt

Checklist for Creating Influential Images

Handout_ChecklistforCreatingInfluentialVisualImages.pdf

Creating influential visual images requires careful attention to the key elements of memorable ideas. Use this checklist to help think through the visual image that you are required to create on the topic that we are studying in class.

Scoring Influential Images

Handout_ScoringInfluentialVisualImages.pdf

When rating an influential message built from an image, three categories are important to consider: The content that has been included, the production enhancements that make the image more engaging, and the overall appearance of the final product. This rubric is designed to help teachers and students rate visual images. Consider circling the individual statements that best describe the efforts of the student that you are responsible for giving feedback to.