Keep it clear and focused:

• One topic per slide – avoid information overload.
• Use bullet points or visuals rather than paragraphs of text.
• Aim for 10-20 slides for your 30-minute session (with room for Q&A).

Make it accessible:

• Use alt text for all images, charts, and graphs.
• Use high contrast between text and background.
• Ensure meaning isn’t conveyed by colour alone.
• Avoid jargon, acronyms, or complex language without explanation.
• Avoid flashing or blinking elements.
• Stick to sans-serif fonts for easier screen reading.
• Use PowerPoint’s built-in accessibility checker.

Engage your audience:

• Include interactive moments (polls, reflection questions).
• Use visuals and diagrams to explain complex ideas.
• Relevant short video/audio clips can be included (captioned if possible).
• Add your key takeaways at the end – helpful for audience note-taking.

And finally…

• Keep slide animations minimal – use only simple transitions.
• Test all media in the platform you’ll be using.
• Add your name, session title, and contact info to the first and last slides.
• Save a PDF version of your slides (with accessibility tags if possible) to share with attendees.