There is no question that PowerPoint is one of the most commonly used types of technology in High schools today. It is also quickly gaining popularity in Elementary schools. PowerPoint can be quite a great tool in schools, but like anything, there are a number of pros and cons that go along with it. On the web there are lots of opinions about why educators should or shouldn't use PowerPoint, as well as lots of tips for how to use PowerPoint in an effective way.
Personally, I think that almost everyone will learn better when visuals accompany a presentation. When communication is delivered in a few different ways it is more effective as pictures do help to aid in memory. Beside all the basic do's and don'ts associated with PowerPoint presentations, there are also another set of rules specifically for presenting with this tool. One thing to remember is that the speaker or presenter needs to use PowerPoint to aid the presentation, not the other way around where the presenter just supplies the audio for the slide.
As a kindergarten teacher I don't use PowerPoint is a traditional way, but if I were a teacher of older kiddos I think that the number one thing I would want to keep in mind is that the PowerPoint should not hinder spontaneous discussion. Too often I think the presenter has a very specific layout when presenting and this rigid outline could take away from the authentic discussions and opinions that the students may have.
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