> I do, even if my handwriting resembles Sumerian cunieform. Too often I
> find that powerpoint presentations are just glorified, high-tech, boring
> overheads.
I've actually received a lot of positive feedback about powerpoint
overheads. I keep them very skeletal in nature, but the words are usually
more clear and with better contrast, which has been a boon to those seated
further back or with visual impairments. Also, if you work it right, you
can plug in some demos right into powerpoint (a short-term memory one
comes to mind, for example).
I've actually never used a chalkboard to date. Granted, this is only my
third year teaching, and I'm still in graduate student mode, but I prefer
to spend time talking and discussing rather than writing in class, and
none of my students need a handwriting interpreter to be able to read
powerpoint slides. *grin*
Matt
