2. PowerPoint as an Interactive Teaching Tool By Geoffrey Cain

3. A Prelude The real danger is not that computers will begin to think like men, but that men will begin to think like computers. - Sydney J. Harris

4. The Problem BB reaks thoughts up into discreet entities DD oes not present the whole picture AA single tool used to solve all problems TT ypically, too much information given on each slide OO verly simplifies information PP assive delivery model (creates an “audience” instead of a class) TT emptation to use distracting sounds and animation EE ncourages the use of general headings instead of descriptions of real problems PP resenters tend to read off the slides and turn their backs to the “audience” TT oo many bullet points – not enough information

5. Then Why Use Powerpoint?  To express the organization of thoughts; not impose an organization  To create opportunities for interactivity  To deliver multimodal learning content

6. Opening Slides: Take a moment to reflect on your experience of PowerPoint. Think of a negative example and a positive example and share with your neighbor and the class.

7. Your experiences  Good experiences Enthusiasm & Charisma Graphs & color Animation  Bad Reading off of the slide Irrelevant Too much material on one slide

8. Problem-Solving Slides: SlideSlide contains a question and the answer is left blank for the students to answer.

9. Non-Linear PowerPoint Slides Three categories that are best understood together. Related information

10. Focusing Activity Slides Think about how you might apply what you have learned today in your particular discipline. List as many characteristics of a good lecture that you can.

11. Questioning Slides: Questions? Come up with one test question based on this lecture to stump your partner.

12. The Blank Slide

13. The Game Slide Jeopardy

14. Mnemonic Visual Slides Illustrations, animations, visuals, and sounds should be used sparingly and only to reinforce the lesson.Illustrations

15. Final Thoughts… Powerpoint is a visual medium. It is used most effectively as an aid for your students. Use dense handouts or text books, and use ppt to outline or process the information.