Effective vs. Ineffective Use of Presentation Slides
Effective Use of SlidesDuring a presentation, the presenter should be the focus, not the slides
When people try to read a slide and listen at the same time, it reduces their retention rate for bothTransmission of data is not the best use of the slides – detail for future reference is best delivered via handoutsThe best use of a slide show is as an enhancement to the speaker; to drive the emotional message home and make the key points stickNadine RiopelAnything worth doing is worth doing right
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Good use of slides enhances your connection with the audience
Effective Use of Slides: How We Feel About GraphsSource: My brain, 2011, University of My DeskNadine RiopelAnything worth doing is worth doing right
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Graph approval is decliningSource: My brain, 2011, University of My Desk

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    Effective vs. IneffectiveUse of Presentation Slides
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    Effective Use ofSlidesDuring a presentation, the presenter should be the focus, not the slides
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    When people tryto read a slide and listen at the same time, it reduces their retention rate for bothTransmission of data is not the best use of the slides – detail for future reference is best delivered via handoutsThe best use of a slide show is as an enhancement to the speaker; to drive the emotional message home and make the key points stickNadine RiopelAnything worth doing is worth doing right
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    Good use ofslides enhances your connection with the audience
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    Effective Use ofSlides: How We Feel About GraphsSource: My brain, 2011, University of My DeskNadine RiopelAnything worth doing is worth doing right
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    Graph approval isdecliningSource: My brain, 2011, University of My Desk