Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Powerpoint in the classroom
Power Point has been the slide show vehicle for numerous years. It has stood the test of time and has evolved and upgraded features to improve functionality. Power Point is still widely used and for this reason I feel it is important for students to interact with this technology, to gain skills in developing slide show presentations. Power Point can be used to present information on just about any subject. It does not require the internet to use which can be a big advantage where the service is unavailable. There is plenty of information available on how to create a presentation which will enhance learning outcomes, as history has shown that there is a negative side to misuse of this technology. Presentations that are stale and data filled lack appeal and can overload students.
Plus-
Does not require internet connection
Can be used by young learners
Many features (font, colour, animation, links, images, graphics)
Can link to online websites or espaces
Can be interactive involving quizes
Minus-
Can take time to produce a presentation with animation
Negative experiences can inhibit future use
Animations within presentations do not appear to transfer through slide share
Interesting-
Can accommodate collaborative work
Students using images and materials that they have not created will need to understand requirements of referencing for copyright purposes
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