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This presentation by Dr. Barry and Dr. Vicki Williams from Penn State Capital College explores how PowerPoint can enhance instructional effectiveness in the classroom. It discusses various features that support teaching, such as graphics, audio, and animations, to engage learners and cater to diverse learning styles. Key strategies include using visual aids, fostering critical thinking, providing feedback, and implementing collaborative activities. The presentation emphasizes the importance of effective screen design and how multi-channel communication can solidify understanding and retention of material.
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PowerPoint in the Classroom Barrry Williams Ph.D. Vicki Williams Ph.D. Penn State Capital College May 1998
Features to Enhance Instruction Increasing Instructional Effectiveness
Course Objectives Review Examples Critical Thinking Feedback & Reinforcement Remediation Collaborative Activities Instructional Effectiveness Can Be Increased by ...
PowerPoint Can Help By • Reducing communication errors • Holding learner attention and • Providing multi-channel communication
Graphics A picture is worth a thousand words
Font Color Font Size Font Style Catches the Eye Draws Attention Ensures Readability Fonts
Audio • Adds a second communications channel • Address students learning style • Supplements text-based material
Animation • Can attract the eye and gain attention • Can support instruction of processes involving motion
Motion and Action • Is the magnet of this generation of learners
Conversion to HTML • Posting to the WWW
Features that Enhance Classroom Instruction • Screen Design Issues
Features that Enhance Classroom Instruction • Others 2