Episode notes
In this episode of Integrate This! EdTech Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Smith—associate professor at Dakota State University, veteran instructional designer, and author-illustrator of the children’s book Yucky! 🖍️📚—to unpack the art and science of slide design and clear communication. Kevin takes us from his start as a high-school math teacher to instructional-tech expert and visual-design aficionado, sharing practical tips you can apply right away.
In this interview, you’ll learn how to…
- Balance creativity with clarity in every slide ✨
- Spot and avoid the most common presentation pitfalls 🚫✏️
- Build engaging visuals—charts, images, and multimedia—without overloading text
- Use tools like Canva, ...
Keywords
educational technologyIntegrate This Podcastpresentation designslide designvisual storytellinginstructional designKevin SmithYucky!Dakota State Universitydata visualizationAI in designcreative communication