PowerPoint Presentation Technology and the Dynamics of Teaching

This article presents a wide-ranging analysis of the use of PowerPoint technology in higher education. It addresses four overlapping issues. Has PowerPoint led to more effective learning? What impact has PowerPoint had on the dynamics of classrooms? What are some important aspects of the culture tha...

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Published in:Innovative higher education Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 147 - 160
Main Authors: Craig, Russell J., Amernic, Joel H.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York Springer 01.10.2006
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:
Computer Software
Computer Uses in Education
Educational Technology
Higher Education
Influence of Technology
Learning
Literacy
Software
ISSN:0742-5627, 1573-1758
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Summary:This article presents a wide-ranging analysis of the use of PowerPoint technology in higher education. It addresses four overlapping issues. Has PowerPoint led to more effective learning? What impact has PowerPoint had on the dynamics of classrooms? What are some important aspects of the culture that accompanies PowerPoint? How has PowerPoint affected orality, visuality and literacy? The purpose of our article is to stimulate beneficial conversations about a prevalent educational software technology.
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ISSN:0742-5627
1573-1758
DOI:10.1007/s10755-006-9017-5