Term explanation
Vocal distractions are habits or patterns in a speaker's voice that draw attention away from the content of a message. These include filler words like 'um' and 'uh', monotone delivery, excessive speed or slowness, a rising intonation at the end of statements (upspeak), and throat-clearing. Vocal distractions reduce the impact and perceived professionalism of a presentation. They can typically be addressed through targeted public speaking practice, recording and self-review, and professional coaching.
SlideLizard CREATOR frees speakers to focus on vocal delivery. When slide preparation is handled centrally and content is always ready, presenters can invest time in rehearsal rather than last-minute formatting.
Learn more →Flipped Classroom means that students work out the subject matter themselves at home through tasks such as reading, videos, etc. Interactive learning activities and exercises then take place in class.
Learn moreA learning chunk is a small, self-contained unit of educational content covering a single concept or skill. Chunking is a core principle of instructional design: breaking complex topics into manageable segments reduces cognitive load and improves retention. Learning chunks are the building blocks of microlearning programs and modular course structures, and work well in both digital and instructor-led training contexts.
Learn moreA speech that is given without any preparation, notes, or cards, is called an impromptu speech. It is often delivered at private events (e.g., weddings or birthdays) or for training presentation skills.
Learn moreA .pps file is a legacy PowerPoint slideshow format that opens directly in presentation mode rather than the editing view. Double-clicking a .pps file launches the slideshow immediately, which made it popular for distributing finished presentations to audiences. The .pps format was later replaced by .ppsx as part of Office 2007's shift to an open XML-based file structure.
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