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 →Vertical communication means that information is passed from one person to the next according to a linear system based on their titles. This type of communication is used when a company follows a hierarchical structure or for important, sensitive information.
Learn moreAn adaptive presentation is a slide deck that automatically adjusts its content, structure, or length based on context — such as the intended audience, available time, or communication goal. Rather than maintaining separate versions of the same deck, adaptive presentations use AI to derive the right variant on demand. They are a practical application of AI-powered workflows in the presentation layer, and are closely related to the living presentation concept — combining dynamic content with audience-aware adaptation.
Learn moreAn orchestrator agent is a specialized AI agent that coordinates and directs the work of other agents — rather than executing tasks directly itself. In a multi-agent system, the orchestrator receives a high-level goal, uses task decomposition to break it into subtasks, assigns them to specialist agents, monitors progress, and assembles the final output. This pattern enables reliable automation of complex, multi-step enterprise workflows.
Learn moreOpen educational resources (OER) are teaching, learning, and research materials that are freely available for anyone to use, adapt, and redistribute. OER include textbooks, course materials, videos, lesson plans, and assessments released under open licenses such as Creative Commons. The OER movement aims to reduce barriers to quality education by making materials accessible regardless of geography or financial means. Organizations and universities worldwide contribute to and maintain large repositories of OER.
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