The school finds an online solution much better than stand alone files because they’ve experienced that over a 6 year study period the students often lose their early year work. When it’s online everything is saved and can easily be found again.

This way Ahead also works as a portfolio repository and presentation tool the students can show potential employers when leaving school.

PS: I’m associated with the Architecture School and know the Ahead team.

But if you need to convey and visualize complex concepts, processes, charts, and not least rich media it’s my experience that Powerpoint fails. I now use a new zooming presentation tool like Ahead (http://www.ahead.com). A bonus is that the presentation can immediately be shared online with your audience and the rest of the world.

Another great thing to realize is that it’s ok to pause. A normal pause is never as long as it feels when you are doing it, and it works way better than stammering over your words.

Lastly, eye contact and a smile make all the difference. Take time and try to connect visually with a few people in the crowd, and take note of your facial expressions. They all lend to making a great impression.