.ppsm file extension

.ppsm file extension

Term explanation

Definition and meaning

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.

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Game-based Learning

Game-based learning (GBL) uses game mechanics — such as points, levels, challenges, and rewards — to deliver educational content in an engaging format. Games motivate learners through competition, narrative, and immediate feedback, making them particularly effective for skill practice and knowledge reinforcement. Game-based learning ranges from simple quiz games to complex simulations and serious games developed for specific professional training scenarios.

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Computer-based training (CBT) refers to self-paced educational programs delivered through software on a computer, without requiring an internet connection or live instructor. CBT packages typically include multimedia content, simulations, and assessments. This format was widely adopted in the 1990s and 2000s as an alternative to classroom training, offering consistency and repeatability. Today, CBT is largely succeeded by web-based training (WBT), though it remains in use where internet access is limited or security is a concern.

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Declamation Speech

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