Presentation Purpose Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution. 6.01 Presentation Purpose

What is presentation software? Presentation software is a program used to create slide shows or multimedia presentations. Multimedia means presenting data in more than one medium, such as combining text, graphics, animation, video and sound. 6.01 Presentation Purpose

Characteristics of Appropriate Content Educational To train, present information, emphasize key points, or explain procedures Persuasive To advertize or provoke action Narrative To broadcast messages, tell a story, or entertain 6.01 Presentation Purpose

Examples? As a class, brainstorm other examples of when presentation software is an appropriate method of information distribution and communication 6.01 Presentation Purpose

Characteristics of Inappropriate content Content is trivial or without a clear purpose Content loses its meaning when translated Content should be preserved in its original form 6.01 Presentation Purpose

Examples? As a class, brainstorm other examples of when presentation software is an inappropriate method of information distribution and communication 6.01 Presentation Purpose

Decisions Decisions Decisions Once the decision has been made to use presentation software, the next step is to determine the best method of delivery 6.01 Presentation Purpose