Power points have changed the way teachers lecture. Now they can add pictures, models and
diagrams without taking the time to draw them out or wasting time writing their
notes on the board. Their thoughts can
be more organized by having everything in place and the lecture can run
smoothly.
Power points also benefit the
student since they can access the power points if the teacher posts them online
or has them printed. This will help
students study since the teacher’s notes are basically a condensed version of
the textbook. They can refer to the
important aspects of the lesson in an easy way that is clear to them and saves
time.
Power points also are valuable
since they make the lecture more student based.
Without having to write all the notes at the time of a lecture the
teacher has more time to engage the students actively. He or she can present a slide and ask the
students a specific question pertaining to the material presented. This can engage a conversation that the
students can lead themselves.
Having pictures presented is also
very important. Pictures can get a point
across better than words. It can stimulate
the students’ feelings of the lesson, which should be a main goal of every
lesson. Without the student being
involved in the subject matter they will never fully grasp the main idea. Overall, power points are an effective tool
to use in the classroom.
Power Point can be a useful tool in any content area. I remember an art history professor I had in high school would use Power Pont for her lectures. She would print them out as handouts with the lined space for note taking. It was very effective. Rather than focus on writing what she had on the Power Point, I focused on other aspects of the lecture instead. This could be applied to any lass, and I am sure it would be just as useful.
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