PowerPoint Reflection

PowerPoint is an educational tool that can enhance student learning and teaching in the classroom. As with most technology PowerPoint has its pros and cons. When implemented correctly PowerPoint provides a visual aid for information that benefits visual learners. It also can provide opportunities for student engagement and active interaction. In addition to being used for instruction, students can use PowerPoint to organize information, create presentations and portfolios. I believe the program is easy for students to use and allows children to be creative.
The biggest problem surrounding PowerPoint occurs when it is not used appropariatly or is overused. Powerpoints lose their teaching effectivness when teachers stick to closesly to their presentation and not on their students needs. For example, when students are confused and not understanding the information opposed to stopping and improvising to ensure student understanding, the teacher continues to teach slide by slide as they had planned.

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PowerPoint in the ClassroomStudents of all ages can create multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Teach them how using this fun-filled, online tutorial.
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