Terms that indicate "pay attention, we're getting ready to change"

I like the inclusion of silence...especially if the rest of the piece has audio of some sort...it is a sneaky way to get the attention of the viewer. The lack of sound is enough to make them think they are supposed to do something, so they come back to you to find out.

I also like to use questions to transition between segments...since often times the question is used to build the course anyway. It is kind of like the good old carrot and the stick.

Thoughts?

Visual cues could also be using a different colour for the background of key points, or at least a different look than the other slides.  Even if the viewer doesn't consciously notice it - subconsciously they will.

Which transitional phrase would you use in a system training, where you do from one screen to the next? I have maybe 10 screens that shows a step by step process in a system.... 

I've already used the common '' Next'', Then, Now....''

Any more suggestions?

Thanks,

Julie

Ah, thank you  : )   I've been in there for so long, I can't see straight

Again, thank you!

I'm a Captivate user, but the tips you share here are wonderful and applicable to my workflow. The Articulate Community seems worlds apart from the Cp community, certainly friendlier and less competitive.