I like powerpoints but do not use them enough. I would like to be able to develope some that can be used in class and saved for use when this course comes up again in the schedule. I do not like to rely on one person to do this and have to find it in the computer. I do like to use the ones that come in the book.
Hi Thongsamay:
Adding to that, I think good PPT slides have bullet point "key-notes" that allow for the instructo to lecture from, for discussion, engage students , and/or cover the meaning behind the words. Then, move to the next bullet point, etc. In this way, it's like watching TV with the commentator talking and the keynote underscribed at the bottom of the screen. Cool, eh?
Regards, Barry
Hi Daniel:
I have to chime in and say graet idea for getting your students to read. Also, "handing out" the slides via electronic courses is a great idea so that students pay attention to you while the real time PPT is being discussed.
Regards, Barry
Hi Christopher:
PPT can be a dynamic presentation tool, especially for photographs, charts, tables or key terminology. Caution that too much information, either on a single slide or in a collection of slides can make even well formatted slides seem so-so. That'd be a shame. PPT is best when it's mixed with other presentation media and discussion.
Regards, Barry
Ilike using Powerpoint presentations for teaching the content. The information on the slides are short and to the point. It allows the students to focus on what I'm talking about at that moment.
Danielle,
How do you get the students to do the reading before the class? My syllabus clearly lays it out that way, but they aren't getting to the reading on schedule.
I also put the powerpoints out on a portal so they can down load them. I do this at the first break in my class, so they will read the textbook first, and then get the slides, and don't have to write down anything that is on the slides. I am debating passing out handouts with like 3 slides and places for notes. Any comments on that?
I love using picture i have taking in my twenty years in the business. Making a power point is so much fun. I am so glad to have it as tool. I feel that a picture is worth a thousand words.
Hi Jeannette:
I have two set of PPT's for a give lesson. One is what I use for display and discussion. The other is a variation of the slide with places for notes, or key words, or places to insert kkey points I'm making. These make for good study guides. Also allows the student to make their own notes, too.
Regards, Barry
Hi Halina:
Sounds good. The instructor should provide the bulk of the information. The slide is just a tool to faciltate discussion.
Regards, Barry
Yes, having the students read the chapter prior to the lecture is a great idea. That way the lecture is reinforcing their reading, then assignments and discussion reinforce the third and fourth time.
Great tip Danelle. Thank you for sharing.
Deborah Balentine
I use powerpoint presentations in my classes. I keep a slide up and then add more information verbally before I move to the next slide. It works for my students and it also gives them a chance to ask questions on something that they want clarified.
In my class, I have the students read the chapter before I lecture on it. Then during the lecture I have them either highlight key points in the text during the lecture or take a brief note following the lecture on that slide. Either way they listen to what I am saying and then ask questions or take notes. This seems to work well and it gets them to focus on my lecture so that they can make sure they understand what is being said.
I agree with you wholeheartedly on some of these points but there are times when it seems as if the students are busy taking notes from the presentation software as opposed to actually viewing the content. Have you ever experienced this and if so do you have any suggestions on how to counteract this phenomenon?
Powerpoints are great for breaking up the lecture. Sometimes we have a lot of information to get across in a short period of time. Powerpoints help because the bullets are preprinted and the students have the room for notes beside. You also know the student has a solid overview of the material to study from. The visual of the powerpoint improves retention of the material.
