Powerpoint+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 [].

Definition of the Coherence Principle:

The Coherence Principle is taking out all of the excess information in the power point and getting to the main point. Everything that does not relate to the main point of the power point should be take out so the audience doesn't get overwhelmed. In the article they states, //"Research finding: people learn better when extraneous material is excluded rather than included (the Coherence Principle)."//

Examples of Power Points that exhibit the Coherence Principle:

media type="custom" key="4577936" The word coherence means boring to me and so I found the most boring slide show I could find, I did like the fact that the creator put the pictures in though so the reader got a visual.

media type="custom" key="4577942" John H. This is a strategic principle where the text is very clear and moves along slowly. As you go through the slides you have to click the mouse in order to get more information. I feel that coherence means that you need to have a bland PowerPoint that is not catchy to the eye but get the information across.

media type="custom" key="4578104" This is an good example of Coherence because its a simple presentation and gets right to the point. The presentation was about the strength and weaknesses about writing and that was the only information included on each slide. The text was organized in two simple columns of strengths and weaknesses and there was only three slides. An audience would not be overwhlemed by any information in this show because it was all necessary. By: Witney Withers

media type="custom" key="4578206" Jesse Bolan: This particular slide show demonstrates a simplistic style which makes for an easy understanding, visibility, and comprehension. The slides are done at your own pace (by clicking the next arrow) and the text is easily distinguishable from the background color. This is a great example of a Coherent Slide show.