Presentation Purpose Understand business uses of presentation software
Presentation Purpose Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution.
What is presentation software? Presentation software A complete presentation graphics program used to produce a professional looking presentation. n Multimedia means presenting data in more than one medium, such as combining text, graphics, animation, video and sound. n 6. 01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution. Slide 2
To Use or Not to Use? n View the next five slides as an example of when a multimedia presentation is not the best method for delivering a message. n What if President Lincoln had used Power. Point to deliver the Gettysburg Address? Slide 3
Gettysburg Cemetery Dedication Abraham Lincoln
Agenda Met on battlefield (great) u Dedicate portion of field - fitting! u Unfinished work (great tasks) u 6. 01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution. Slide 5
Not on Agenda! Dedicate u Consecrate u Hallow (in narrow sense) u Add or detract u Note or remember what we say u 6. 01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution. Slide 6
Review of Key Objectives & Critical Success Factors u What makes nation unique • Conceived in Liberty • Men are equal u Shared vision • New birth of freedom • Gov’t of/for/by the people 6. 01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution. Slide 7
Organizational Overview 6. 01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution. Slide 8
Summary New nation u Civil war u Dedicate field u Dedicated to unfinished work u New birth of freedom u Government not perish u 6. 01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution. Slide 9
Now listen to the audio version EXCERPT: The Gettysburg Address Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Which method is better? Why? Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. Slide 10
Characteristics of Inappropriate Content n Information is trivial or without a clear purpose n Information loses its meaning when translated n Information should be preserved in its original form Slide 11
Examples? n Within your groups, brainstorm other examples of when presentation software is an inappropriate method of communication (5 minutes) 6. 01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution. Slide 12
To Use or Not to Use n You guessed it! n The next presentation will provide an example of when presentation software is appropriate as a means of communication. Slide 13
Why Is It Important? California is earthquake country… a major earthquake can happen at any time! To protect your life, you need to know what to do in an event of an earthquake. The Great California Shake. Out is an annual statewide earthquake drill for practicing what to do to protect ourselves during earthquakes
Protect Yourself During Earthquakes • If inside, stay inside! • If outside, stay outside! • Drop to the floor - before the earthquake drops you! • Take Cover - under a sturdy desk or table - Or get down next to a wall and cover your head with your arms • Hold On to it firmly - Be ready to move with it until the shaking stops.
TAKE ACTION Go Inland to High Ground Immediately DO NOT WAIT FOR OFFICIAL EVACUATION ORDERS 6. 01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution. Slide 16
DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!), Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops. Slide 17
What is The Shake. Out? The Great California Shake. Out is an annual statewide earthquake drill on the third Thursday of October Millions of people practice… Register today at Shake. Out. org!
Characteristics of Appropriate Content n Educational – To train, present information, present key points, or explain how to do something n Persuasive – To advertise or provoke action n Narrative, – To broadcast messages, tell a story, or entertain Slide 19
Examples? n Within your groups, brainstorm other examples of when presentation software is an appropriate method communication 6. 01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution. Slide 20
Decisions, Decisions… n Once the decision has been made to use presentation software, the next step is to determine the best method of delivery 6. 01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution. Slide 21
The End 6. 01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution. Slide 22
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