Purpose of Presentation Software Class Notes 12/4

Understand business uses of
presentation software and methods of
distribution.

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.

Slide 2

 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

Slide 3

As a class, brainstorm other examples
of when presentation software is an
appropriate method of information

distribution and communication

Slide 4

Content is trivial or without a clear

purpose

Content loses its meaning when

translated

Content should be preserved in its

original form

As a class, brainstorm other examples
of when presentation software is an
inappropriate method of information

distribution and communication

Slide 6

Once the decision has been made to
use presentation software, the next

step is to determine the best

method of delivery