If you're using an ink-jet printer, a page may take several minutes to print. There is a growing library of slide presentations on the Internet that are available for downloading. Having access to a collection of slides can be a dramatic time-saver. You can preview what is available, select and download the most useful slides for a particular audience, add whatever material is necessary to fill the gaps, and be up and running with a professional presentation in a very short time. Many colleges are getting involved is this type of information sharing.
Students can download slides of a lecture to review and use as a study aid.
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