PowerPoint

PowerPoint is presentation software provided by Microsoft Office.  The functionality may depend on the version you are using.  The most up to date version is provided via Microsoft 365.

"Death by Powerpoint" - PowerPoint does have a bit of a bad reputation but that should not be blamed on the tool but in how the presenter uses it.  The articles below will provide some hints and tips on how to create an engaging PowerPoint presentation. 

Microsoft support and online training here.

You can record your audio and export your presentation as a video - more information here.

References:

Moulton, ST., Turkay, S., Kosslyn, SM. Does a presentation's medium affect its message? PowerPoint, Prezi, and oral presentations.  PLoS One v 12(7); 2017.  Link to Full Text

Harden, RM. Death by PowerPoint - the need for a 'fidget index'.  Medical Teacher 30(9-10):833-835, 2008.  Link to Full Text

Taylor, L., Toews, SVM. Effective Presentations: how can we learn from the experts?  Medical Teacher 21(4):409-414, 1999.  Link to Full Text

Collins, J. Education techniques for lifelong learning: giving a PowerPoint presentation: the art of communicating effectively. Radiographics 24(4):1185-92, 2004.  Link to Full Text

Kosslyn, SM., Kievit, RA., Russell, AG., Shepherd, JM.  PowerPoint presentation flaws and failures: a psychological analysis. Frontiers in Psychology 17 July 2012. Link to Full Text