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Presentation Purpose. Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution. What is presentation software?. Presentation software is a program used to create slide shows or multimedia presentations.
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Presentation Purpose Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution.
What is presentation software? • Presentation software is a program used to create slide shows or multimedia presentations. • Multimediameans presenting data in more than one medium, such as combining text, graphics, animation, video and sound.
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
Examples? As a class, brainstorm other examples of when presentation software is an appropriate method of information distribution and communication
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
Examples? As a class, brainstorm other examples of when presentation software is an inappropriate method of information distribution and communication
Decisions Decisions Decisions Once the decision has been made to use presentation software, the next step is to determine the best method of delivery