Term explanation
A .ppsm file is a macro-enabled PowerPoint slideshow that opens directly in presentation mode and supports embedded VBA macros. It combines the instant-launch behavior of .ppsx files with the automation capabilities of macro-enabled formats. This makes .ppsm files useful for interactive or automated presentations, though they carry the same security considerations as other macro-enabled Office formats.
LIZ AI automates what macros used to do manually. It updates slide content, enforces brand rules, and prepares macro-enabled presentations for use — without anyone triggering a single script.
Learn more →A .pot file is a legacy PowerPoint template format used to define reusable styles, layouts, and formatting for presentations. Like its successor .potx, it allows teams to create multiple presentations that share the same visual identity without starting from scratch each time. The .pot format was replaced by .potx in Office 2007, which introduced an open XML-based structure for improved compatibility.
Learn moreProcess questions ask participants to explain how something works, how a decision was made, or how a result was reached — rather than simply what the answer is. They focus on reasoning, methodology, and the steps taken to arrive at an outcome. In training, coaching, and facilitated workshops, process questions help participants reflect on their thinking and deepen their understanding. They are more cognitively demanding than recall questions and are effective for developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Learn moreA classroom communication system is a technology platform that enables real-time two-way interaction between instructor and students during a class or presentation. It typically supports live polls, Q&A, quizzes, and feedback tools accessible via student devices. By facilitating ongoing dialogue rather than one-way delivery, classroom communication systems increase participation, surface misunderstandings early, and create a more dynamic learning environment for both in-person and hybrid settings.
Learn moreIn a communication context, an interview is a structured conversation in which one or more people ask questions to gather information, evaluate a candidate, or explore a topic in depth. Interviews can be formal or informal and occur across many settings — job recruitment, journalism, research, and broadcast media. Effective interviewers prepare focused questions, actively listen, and manage time to cover key areas. Interviewees benefit from clear, structured answers that directly address what is being asked.
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