Gene,
PPT is a Highed Ed. standard for delivering interactive multimedia presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, just about a decade old now, is beginning to pop-up in classrooms of all levels.
PowerPoint is a wonderful tool for learning in both a student and teacher-directed situation. It can add a new dimension to learning allowing teachers to explain abstract concepts, while accommodating all learning styles. Used properly, PowerPoint can be one of the most powerful tools for disseminating information ever known. Good luck wit your classes
Antoine Lewis