[edi581] PowerPoint mania!

  • From: Heather Anne Palmatier <hebba7979@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: edi581@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 13:50:19 -0800 (PST)

PowerPoint article summaries:

PowerPoint No, Cyberspace Yes.               by Tom Creed

       In this artice, Tom Creed presents the pros of Electronic communication 
and the cons of presenting information via PowerPoint.  As a Professor in 
psychology, he claims there is no pedological benefit in using PowerPoint.  Mr. 
Creed believes PowerPoint to be a teacher-centered method of instruction.  He 
states that the use of electronic communication is more beneficial because it 
will put the students in control of when and where they give and receive 
information.  Tom Creed advocates that only certain kinds of digital technology 
(ex: electronic communication), are appropriate for classroom use.

Ban It Now! Friends Don't Let Friends Use PowerPoint!     by: Thomas Stewart

      Thomas Stewart lists many reasons within his article on why PowerPoint 
should be banned.  He writes that, not only is it a monopoly, but 
intellectually unstimulating and monotonous--just to name a few of his beliefs 
against PowerPoint.  Stewart uses these powerful claims to deem PowerPoint 
inappropriate for business and educational use.

PowerPoint is not Evil.        by Tom Rocklin

         Tom Rocklin writes in response to Tom Creed's article: PowerPoint No, 
Cyberspace Yes.  Rocklin realizes that, if used improperly, PowerPoint could be 
a harmful technological tool.  However, he is an advocate for PowerPoint--used 
properly. He creates his case demonstrating the possible uses of PowerPoint in 
a fictional narrative, rather than listing appropriate uses.  He urges readers 
to give PowerPoint a second thought before dismissing it as a teaching tool.

My opinion on PowerPoint:

 I see PowerPoint as a fancy version of note taking from a blackboard or 
overhead projector. Everyone learns differently and it is important for a 
teacher to know his or her students.  Some may be auditory learners, while 
others need hands-on experiences. Visual learners, like myself, will gain from 
PowerPoint presentations. I do believe, however, PowerPoint should not be 
abused.  Too much use of PowerPoint can be a bad thing. As teachers, we should 
incorporate various styles of teaching throughout the day.  Spending the whole 
day lecturing or taking notes is not much fun for the teacher or the student.  
I think the important thing to remember when creating a PowerPoint presentation 
is to 'milk' the experience for all it is worth by incorporating bright colors, 
pictures, and sounds.  Use these things to engage the students--it doesn't have 
to be totally passive.  Besides, it seems as though however we decide to teach, 
some critic will find something wrong with it.  I don't dismiss the proper 
(meaning switch teaching styles throughout the day), use of PowerPoint in 
middle school and beyond.                                                       
      

PS: I don't mean to burst Tom Creed's bubble but electronic communication can 
be used inappropriately too.

Heather Palmatier     



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