Presentation software can be used to create slide shows or multimedia presentations combining text, graphics, video, and sound. It is commonly used for educational purposes to train or present information, for persuasive reasons like advertising, or for narrative storytelling or entertainment. While effective for communicating information visually, presentation software may not be appropriate if the content is trivial, loses meaning when translated to other mediums, or is best preserved in its original form. The method of delivering the presentation should also be considered once it has been created.

1. Understand business uses of
presentation software and methods of
distribution.

2.  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.  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. As a class, brainstorm other examples
of when presentation software is an
appropriate method of information
distribution and communication
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5.  Content is trivial or without a clear
purpose
 Content loses its meaning when
translated
 Content should be preserved in its
original form

6. As a class, brainstorm other examples
of when presentation software is an
inappropriate method of information
distribution and communication
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7. Once the decision has been made to
use presentation software, the next
step is to determine the best
method of delivery