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This article explains the benefits of using power point presentations in the classroom. Stating that power point presentations are and easy way to incorporate technology into the classroom for both the student and the teacher. The writer expresses how easy using the software is to learn and modify. Using power point presentation is an easy way to combine "text, art, animation, and audio and video elements all in one place". I have to agree that teacher who use short power point presentations along with embedded videos and images always hold my interest. The changing up of how the information is presented is key to target different learners.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech013.shtml
The below article describes the differences between a good and bad power point presentation. We have all sat through a long and boring power point presentation and I think we as future teachers need to keep in mind that power points should be short, interesting and informational other wise we run the risk of boring our students and misusing how great power point presentations can be.
http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/instructional-design/using-powerpoint-effectively-in-your-courses/
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using power points in the classroom
Student can use Power Point presentations in the classroom as a way to present information in a speech or as an assessment at the end or during a lesson. Power Point presentations are great for the visual learners. This type of project allows students to reach a higher level of thinking according to Bloom, as the students are creating their knowledge.