PowerPoint Presentation Technology and the Dynamics of Teaching.

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Title: PowerPoint Presentation Technology and the Dynamics of Teaching.
Authors: Craig, Russell1 Russell.Craig@anu.edu.au, Amernic, Joel2
Source: Innovative Higher Education. 2006, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p147-160. 14p.
Subject Terms: *Computer assisted instruction, *Classroom dynamics, *Educational technology, *Communication in education, *Computer software, Presentation graphics software, Social aspects
Abstract: 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract: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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:07425627
DOI:10.1007/s10755-006-9017-5