Training and Professional Development

  • PowerPoint Design for Engaging Class Materials

    PowerPoint Design for Engaging Class Materials 
    Online
    Presenter: Luiza Printes Dos Santos

    In this workshop, faculty members will learn the necessary skills to create dynamic PowerPoint presentations that elevate their teaching and inspire student participation. 

    Focusing on strategies for inclusive class material for students’ engagement, participants will learn how to design visually compelling slides that convey complex concepts clearly and concisely. The topics covered will include slide layout, typography, color selection, imagery, and multimedia integration. 

    Furthermore, this workshop will address best practices for structuring PowerPoint presentations to maximize impact and facilitate learning. Participants will receive guidance on organizing content logically, pacing the presentation effectively, and utilizing storytelling techniques to create a cohesive narrative. 

    Whether new or not to PowerPoint design, this workshop will empower you to create class materials that leave a lasting impression on your students. 

    September 12th (Thursday) / 2 PM – 3:30 PM / Online 
    Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3079

    September 4th (Wednesday) / 2 PM – 3:30 PM / Hybrid 
    Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3080

     

    For more information, contact: Stacey Valliere at stacey.valliere@uconn.edu