Using Digital Media in Presentations
Aligned to SL.11-12.5 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
Slides, audio, images, and data displays should clarify a message, not decorate it. Strategic media choices highlight key points, reveal patterns, and hold attention without overwhelming the audience.
Worked example
Replacing a wall of numbers with a single line graph lets an audience see a trend in a second instead of a minute.
Practice questions
- Choose a visual that would clarify a complex point.
- Explain when a slide adds nothing and should be cut.
- Describe how media can emphasize a key finding.
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Usar Medios Digitales en Presentaciones
Las diapositivas, el audio, las imágenes y las visualizaciones de datos deben aclarar un mensaje, no decorarlo. Las decisiones estratégicas sobre los medios resaltan puntos clave, revelan patrones y mantienen la atención sin abrumar al público.
Ejemplo: Reemplazar un muro de números con una sola gráfica de líneas permite al público ver una tendencia en un segundo en lugar de un minuto.
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