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Monthly Archives: January 2023
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- January 03, 2023
OK, it is the New Year, and goals are on everyone's mind.
As per my recent post, trainers should aim to use less PowerPoint this year.
Some of you may be thinking, yes, we have been told to do this, and we don't any longer! However, I can assure you it is still a thing!
I want you to remember this statement which is nice and clear:
DON'T BE A POWERPOINT MONKEY!
I train many people on our PTT Train the Trainer, and in nearly every course, someone will tell me the most significant thing they have learnt is not to use it so much; sometimes, this is from experienced trainers.
Trainers must know that overusing PowerPoint can harm the learning experience.
Here are a few reasons why trainers should not overuse PowerPoint:
- PowerPoint can be distracting - If a PowerPoint presentation is filled with too many graphics, animations, and transitions, it can be visually overwhelming and distract the audience from the actual content being presented. This can lead to a decrease in the retention of the