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Presentation Software What is it? – Discuss in and give examples.

Presentation Software Software that allows the user to arrange information aesthetically in slide format It includes some type of text editor and a means for inserting and manipulating graphics It also has special features that add dimension and “zip” to the presentation

Presentation Software Can you name 4 examples of presentation software? l

Presentation Software What is presentation software used for? Business applications Family gatherings Education Anything else?

Presentation Software Terminology: Presenter(s) – Person(s) using presentation software to deliver a message or information

Presentation Software Terminology: Audience Person(s) receiving the information

Presentation Software Terminology: Slides Individual pages in the presentation

Presentation Software Terminology: Transitions Animations/effects used to move from one slide to the next

Presentation Software Terminology: Plug-ins Programs used to enhance the capabilities and performance of the presentation

Presentation Software Terminology: Web-based programs Allow for collaborative development of the presentation as well as access to the presentation from any computer with an Internet connection