Eng 102 Module 3 Analysis by Comparison Contrast
Heated debates have emerged regarding the advantages and disadvantages of Prezi and PowerPoint. Both programs are useful in their own ways and arguably, it is all a matter of preference. You might say the arguments are beating a dead horse at this point, much like two old men arguing over the weather or women. I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each, though, at the end, the preference will be left up to the reader.
Presentation style can be a game changer in many scenarios. Throughout history, a charismatic speaker most often bore the weight. Not that much has changed, even with the invention of presentation software. Arguably, nothing has changed, save for the change from poster boards and cutouts evolving into televisions and computers. The only real difference is it is not necessary to be an artist in order to deliver a successful message, however, all that was changed in 1987 when Presenter was unleashed on the world.
Microsoft PowerPoint emerged under the name “Presenter” as the only presentation software available in 1987. However, due to trademark issues, Presenter was later named PowerPoint [ (Hewitt, 2009) ]. In the last 23 years, PowerPoint has proven itself useful in many ways, although, it has its benefits and is not without flaws.
When preparing a PowerPoint presentation, the advantages include flexibility, creativity and ease. Additionally, an instructor can utilize the program to streamline a complex message and deliver it to a large audience with ease. A major disadvantage encountered when preparing a PowerPoint presentation is a lack of skill. Although most individuals do not find the program difficult to use, it still requires a certain level of comprehension and technical “know-how” to effectively create an attractive presentation. Individuals with little or no computer experience may find it difficult to use. Moreover, to deliver a successful message, the presentation must be without error prior to delivery. While PowerPoint
Presentation style can be a game changer in many scenarios. Throughout history, a charismatic speaker most often bore the weight. Not that much has changed, even with the invention of presentation software. Arguably, nothing has changed, save for the change from poster boards and cutouts evolving into televisions and computers. The only real difference is it is not necessary to be an artist in order to deliver a successful message, however, all that was changed in 1987 when Presenter was unleashed on the world.
Microsoft PowerPoint emerged under the name “Presenter” as the only presentation software available in 1987. However, due to trademark issues, Presenter was later named PowerPoint [ (Hewitt, 2009) ]. In the last 23 years, PowerPoint has proven itself useful in many ways, although, it has its benefits and is not without flaws.
When preparing a PowerPoint presentation, the advantages include flexibility, creativity and ease. Additionally, an instructor can utilize the program to streamline a complex message and deliver it to a large audience with ease. A major disadvantage encountered when preparing a PowerPoint presentation is a lack of skill. Although most individuals do not find the program difficult to use, it still requires a certain level of comprehension and technical “know-how” to effectively create an attractive presentation. Individuals with little or no computer experience may find it difficult to use. Moreover, to deliver a successful message, the presentation must be without error prior to delivery. While PowerPoint
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