The document discusses how traditional PowerPoint presentations can be boring, especially for younger audiences. Research shows that whiteboard video presentations are more engaging and lead to better information retention. Studies found a 15-18% increase in remembering information from whiteboard videos compared to only a 5% increase through traditional methods. Psychologists note that whiteboard videos are fun and enjoyable, keeping audiences engaged while also putting them in a good mood. Classroom assessments found students and teachers reacting positively to whiteboard video presentations.

1. Is this the most boring presentation
ever? We think it might be.

2. The presentation problem
How to engage with young people
Technology is competing for their attention
Powerpoints can be boring
Research into whiteboard education
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3. Initial findings
Whiteboard videos are entertaining
Richard Meyer says problem solving is up by 75%
Own tests show 18% better retention rate
This is across all ages – higher towards younger end
The style is liked – RSA animate series.
RSA – 50 million views
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HijovXkq-jQ

4. Psychologist finds
Eminent psychologist Richard Wiseman was consulted
15% increase in remembering information.
Have to work hard to get 5% normally
They get and hold attention in engaging way
They are fun and enjoyable
They put people in a good mood.
See what we did with this presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HijovXkq-jQ

5. Psychologist finds
Eminent psychologist Richard Wiseman was consulted
15% increase in remembering information.
Have to work hard to get 5% normally
They get and hold attention in engaging way
They are fun and enjoyable
They put people in a good mood.
See what we did with this presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HijovXkq-jQ

6. Classroom assessment
Look around your classroom
Do you see happy faces?
Do you see people in a good mood?
Is it a place of fun?
Teachers reported clapping
Fun for teachers too.
See what we did with this presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HijovXkq-jQ
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7. Classroom assessment
Look around your classroom
Do you see happy faces?
Do you see people in a good mood?
Is it a place of fun?
Teachers reported clapping
Fun for teachers too.
See what we did with this presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HijovXkq-jQ
hello@firsttodraw.com