Vocal distractions

Term explanation  •  Category Communication

Definition and meaning

In vocal distractions filler words like um, er, and you know are used during a pause.

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Other glossary terms

Notes Page view

The Notes Page view in PowerPoint shows a smaller version of the slide with a small area for notes underneath. In the presentation every slide has it's own space for notes. During the presentation the notes do not appear on screen. They are just visible in the presentation mode.

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Process Questions

Process questions are similar to recall questions but they need some deeper thoughts and maybe also analysis.

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Verbal Communication

Communication is verbal if it includes talking with other people. This can be face-to-face but also over the telephone or via Skype

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Audience Response System (ARS)

Audience Response Systems (ARS) are technical solutions that are used in presentations in order to increase the interaction between the presenter and the audience. There are various forms of ARS that offer different features.

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