Power+Point+Overload

The information on this page is based on the article "Five Ways to Reduce PowerPoint Overload" by Cliff Atkinson and Richard Mayer (2004). You can access the article at [].

The Coherence Principle: Less is more, focus on the main point and cut out the unimportant details. Don't just fill up space, make sure that the information you are giving is valuable. "Research finding: people learn better when extraneous material is excluded rather than included (the Coherence Principle)." (Page 14)

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The slide show adheres to the Coherence Principle because in the slides they use only pictures and a few words that can be expanded on. The slides are not overcrowded with many pictures and/or texts which makes the slide show easier to understand and follow along with. The slides are not overwhelming, they are simple and visually pleasing. The few words that are used make a strong and important point that makes up the topic of the entire presentation. We have more room for talk and discussion when people are presenting, because it just bullets the most important details.