According to Dr. John Medina, author of Brain Rules, adding relevant pictures to your lecture increases retention 6.5 times versus just an oral presentation. This stunning increase in efficacy doesn't ...

Andrew Smith’s article discrediting PowerPoint was surprising (Opinion, 24 September). It made no attempt to open up the possibilities afforded by the software, merely assuming that PowerPoint ...

Any university teacher who does not harbour a painful recollection of a failed lecture is a liar. On one such occasion, I felt early on that I had lost the students entirely: those who hadn’t sunk ...

As the start of his lecture draws near, David Byrne seems to be having a case of nerves. Playing onstage for thousands of fans is one thing; making a university presentation is quite another. And he ...

Have you ever sat through a presentation where the slides felt cluttered, inconsistent, or just plain dull? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Yet, creating polished, professional slides doesn’t have to be ...

Presentation software is a powerful tool in the workplace. It’s especially true for PowerPoint, the most popular presentation software. It helps freshen up lectures, organize information in an easily ...