Have you used PowerPoint in your school projects or at work? In what presentations did you find PowerPoint most effective in communicating your message? In what presentations did PowerPoint hinder your successful communication?

Successful talks are about a story and an interaction. Yet more and more presenters rely on technology even though there are many presentation techniques, not necessarily technologies, that are more appropriate in many situations. Presenters take the easy way out because they know how, or think they do know how to use this software efficiently. Bombarding audiences with stark phrases is one possible pitfall. Overdesign of presentation is another where the design overwhelms the message. Coming back to the story, experts suggest fewer visual aids and more live interaction with the audience. High tech does not guarantee better storytelling and better presentation.