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Five Ways to reduce PowerPoint overload

Five Ways to reduce PowerPoint overload. Dr Phil Long Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education. Adapted from Cliff Atkinson and Richard E. Mayer. 2004 http://nursing412.pbworks.com/f/atkinson_mayer_powerpoint_4_23_04.pdf. Death by PowerPoint a common problem in many subjects.

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Five Ways to reduce PowerPoint overload

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  1. Five Ways to reduce PowerPoint overload Dr Phil Long Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education Adapted from Cliff Atkinson and Richard E. Mayer. 2004 http://nursing412.pbworks.com/f/atkinson_mayer_powerpoint_4_23_04.pdf

  2. Death by PowerPoint a common problem in many subjects

  3. The problem stands in the way of effective learning

  4. Five research-based techniques can help you reduce the PowerPoint load

  5. 1. Write a clear headline that explains the main idea of every slide

  6. 2. Break up your story into digestible bites in the Slide Sorter view

  7. 3. Reduce visual load by moving text off-screen and narrating the content

  8. 4. Use visuals with your words, instead of words alone • Assessment must be fair for all students:

  9. 5. Remove every element that does not support the main idea • How applicants and their tutors view their chances of success in relation to different universities (based on the academic qualifications required for entry) • The structure of the UCAS application form( based on the need to present academic achievement) • The criteria for selection of applicants ( mainly based on academic achievements) • The opinions of admissions tutors (which research shows place great emphasis on academic achievements) • The information made available to applicants about the admissions process (which stresses formal academic qualifications) • Skills and other forms of knowledge tend to be given less prominence in the application process. • How applicants and their tutors view their chances of success in relation to different universities • The structure of the UCAS application form • The criteria for selection of applicants • The opinions of admissions tutors • The information made available to applicants about the admissions process • Skills and other forms of knowledge tend to be given less prominence in the application process.

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