Power+Point+Overload

The information on this page is based on the article "[|Five Ways to Reduce PowerPoint Overload]" by Cliff Atkinson and Richard Mayer (2004)

__Modality Principle Definition__: When using PowerPoint avoid using slides full of text. It is ideal to use more visuals on the slides for the viewers and have the text in the notes for the teacher's own use. Giving the viewers something to look at rather than just read helps them learn the information better, but you must be careful not to over animate the slides.

"//Research finding: People understand a multimedia explanation better when the words are presented as narration rather than on-screen text (the Modality Principle)//" (pg. 12).

media type="custom" key="4560376" 1) This Powerpoint summarizes how to properly use Twitter. It also shares a brief history of Twitter. It is a very popular Powerpoint on Slideshare right now. 2) This Powerpoint is a great example of the Modality Principle because all of the text is written as a narration. There is little text on each slide, but there is a lot of visuals. 3) SW

media type="custom" key="4564284" 1. The Communicating Data in a Visual Way PowerPoint shows examples of information shown visually. It states information shown visually is more organized and helps viewers grasp the content and information easier. 2. The Communicating Data in a Visual Way PowerPoint is an example of the Modality Principle because it states using little text and more visual pictures helps viewers grasp the information and content faster and easier. This corresponds directly with the Modality Principle theories. 3. CHB

 media type="custom" key="4570376" 1) This Power Point gives a very thorough overview of Japan. It covers topics of the people, culture, landmarks. It’s basically everything you need to know about Japan. 2) This Power Point uses a lot of visual aids. Although there is some text involved, it is minimal in a lot of the slides. This goes along with our topic of Modality, because it allows for the presenter to use visuals in front of the class yet have notes on the side to go into further detail. 3) KAV

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 * 1) This Power Point gives a lot of information about Brazil and its capital city, Rio De Janeiro. It also gives alot of useful facts about the Amazon River and the Rain Forest.
 * 2) The Brazil Power Point is an example of the Modality Principle because it uses a lot of visual aids throughout the slides. While there is some text in the slides the visual aids help the viewers read and process the information faster.
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1. This Power Point is a brief overview of the development and history of Pop Art. From artist such as Andy Worhol, elements and principle or design, as well as the use of advertising and propaganda. 2. Being Modality many visual aspects are used. Photos and art work are used to maintain attention as tect is simple and easy to read. Also there is a descriptive 2-D Assignment activity that can be done at the end.