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 --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from this listserv, go to: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=edi581 If you have any problems, send an e-mail to: Jerry.Taylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------------