Principles of Information

Technology
Presentation Software

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Presentation Software
What is it?
Discuss in and give examples.

Presentation Software
Software that allows the user to
arrange information aesthetically in
slide format
It includes some type of text editor
and a means for inserting and
manipulating graphics
It also has special features that add
dimension and zip to the
presentation

Presentation Software
Can you name 4 examples of
presentation software?
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Presentation Software
What is presentation software used
for?
Business applications
Family gatherings
Education
Anything else?

Presentation Software
Terminology:
Presenter(s)
Person(s) using presentation software
to deliver a message or information

Presentation Software
Terminology:
Audience
Person(s) receiving the information

Presentation Software
Terminology:
Slides
Individual pages in the presentation

Presentation Software
Terminology:
Transitions
Animations/effects used to move
from one slide to the next

Presentation Software
Terminology:
Plug-ins
Programs used to enhance the
capabilities and performance of the
presentation

Presentation Software
Terminology:
Web-based programs
Allow for collaborative development
of the presentation as well as access
to the presentation from any
computer with an Internet
connection