PowerPoints have become, in my experience, the most widely used technology in schools. They are successful in gaining students attention and are better equip to foster the implementation of the information into the students' memories. However, a poor PowerPoint presentation can undo this. Bright colour, moving objects, movies and sounds can all enhance a presentation about any topic and turn a bland one into a magnificent one. I myself enjoy using this as I have had many experiences with this software and know a few tricks of my own, but saying this, there is still more to be used in PowerPoint, I am forever learning.
"ICTs can be a catalyst for transforming schools, classrooms and the practices of teaching and learning." This quote is from he source below and is the beginning line of a long paragraph on the new focus that needs to be put upon the students, as roles change for teachers. Classrooms should be changing from teacher centered to student centered. This means that the social relationships will change and technology must be the language used in order for successful communication between students and teachers.
Blackmore, J et all. (July, 2003), Effective Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to Enhance Learning for Disadvantaged School Students, Melbourne, http://www.dest.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/D63F92A3-6931-464F-9970-D599BE390E/4520/ICTreport.pdf
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Hi Damian,
ReplyDeleteYou are so right when you suggest that a poorly presented power point doesn't hold that same educational benefits as a well made one.
I dread lectures where the power points are walls of texts that are difficult to read. Not to mention the side effect to these (which is usually a lecturer with their back turned to you reading off the power point).
Luckily there is much more information available now to help us create power points that are engaging for our students and enhance our lesson rather than detract from it.
Warm regards,
Sharon
Thanks Sharon,
ReplyDeleteYou have made some excellent points, adding to my blog your expertise in the area.
Regards, Damian.