1. Presentation Purpose
Understand Business uses of presentation Software and Methods of Distribution.
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2. 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.
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3. 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
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4. Examples?
Think of (brainstorm) other examples of when presentation software is an appropriate method of information distribution and communication
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5. 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
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6. Examples?
Think of (brainstorm) two other examples of when presentation software is an inappropriate method of information distribution and communication.
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7. Decisions Decisions Decisions
Once the decision has been made to use presentation software, the next step is to determine the best method of delivery.
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