Adding music to presentations
Burmark (2011) discusses the benefits of adding music to
presentations and combining with images to create a captivating presentation. She
discusses the various emotions invoked with music and the benefits of achieving
balance. I have understood the impact that music can have since age five, when
music first caught my attention. I was too young, of course, to understand why,
but I did know that it could make me feel very happy. One of the reasons it
works in learning is association. Association of the music with the event (the
presentation) can lead to a powerful retention boost. Essential to keep in mind
though, is that the author must carefully choose the music to be effective. For
maximum impact, the music must match the pace and the general mood of the topic.
Adding music to a presentation seems like a challenge to me at this time. How
do you keep it from clashing in content and loudness? How do you choose
something that relates to the audience? Just because it makes you feel happy
does not mean it will make everyone feel happy. As I gain experience, these
issues should resolve themselves.
References
Burmark,
L. (2011). Playing Music. In
They snooze, you lose: The educator’s guide to successful presentations (pp. 142-156).
San Francisco, CA: Josey Bass.
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