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. Slide 2

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 Slide 3

4. As a class, brainstorm other examples of when presentation software is an appropriate method of information distribution and communication Slide 4

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 Slide 6

7. Once the decision has been made to use presentation software, the next step is to determine the best method of delivery