One of the findings mentioned in the article: it is more difficult to process information if it is coming at you both verbally and in written form at the same time. Since people can not read and listen well at the same time, the reporter suggested, then this may mean "the death of the PowerPoint presentation."
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in title, tags, annotations or urlArticles: Presentation "Awakening" - 1 views
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As I read this, I know this is true. I attend Professional Development all the time in which the person presenting is "reading" the slides as I am trying to also read them. Most times I am also trying to take notes. Obviously, this is not an effective way to remember the content.
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You are correct about this now that I think about it. A lot of that has to do with the time in preparation as we all know time is precious with just our regular schedule.
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While reading off the slides is never good, it is especially painful when the person is up front and cranes his neck around to read the slides, turning away from the audience.
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I try so hard to help my students be confident enough about their presentation to realize they don't have to write every word!! I've always encouraged brief bullets and now I think I will have to work on dropping bullets.
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Next time you plan a presentation, then, start by using a pencil and pad, a whiteboard, or a stick in the sand — anything except jumping headfirst into slideware on your computer with its templates, outlines, and content wizards that may point you down a path you wish not to go.
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No more than six words on a slide. EVER. There is no presentation so complex that this rule needs to be broken.
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