I hate Powerpoint, but I love Keynote. It isn't the tool, it is the way it is used.
The main problems with presentation software is, as is noted in the article about the military's use of it, that it gives an appearance of understanding and organization when it may not actually be the case, it 'linearizes' the presentation process in a way that is not effective for some material and it can create an even more passive classroom. But, those issues can be dealt with by thoughtful use of it. I've learned that I have to continually fight against those 'attractors' in the dynamic system of using presentation software to ensure my classroom time is effective. Paul Bernhardt Dept of Psychology Frostburg State University pcbernhardt _at_ frostburg _dot_ edu On Apr 27, 2010, at 9:57 AM, Marc Carter wrote: > > Can resist... > > http://norvig.com/Gettysburg/sld001.htm > > > I hate powerpoint. > > -- > Marc Carter, PhD > Associate Professor and Chair > Department of Psychology > College of Arts & Sciences > Baker University > -- > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Michael Smith [mailto:tipsl...@gmail.com] >> Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 8:51 AM >> To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) >> Subject: Re: [tips] Why Powerpoint Is Evil: Military Version >> >> That's weird...ya think the military would like PP since it >> is often "bullet" points! >> >> But anyway, I agree with what the others have said more or >> less in defense of PP. >> >> I also think that most instructors (hopefully, at least), >> don't use PP in the classroom exclusively, but rather also >> use all the 'standard' >> stuff such as debate, discussion, role-playing, >> demonstration, case studies, etc. >> >> Nevertheless, PP can be used creatively and well as part of >> an overall pedagogical strategy, and does provide a base upon >> which to modify annual lectures while ensuring all the bases >> are covered. >> >> --Mike >> >> --- >> You are currently subscribed to tips as: marc.car...@bakeru.edu. >> To unsubscribe click here: >> http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13029.76c7c563b32ad9d8d09c72 >> a2d17c90e1&n=T&l=tips&o=2233 >> or send a blank email to >> leave-2233-13029.76c7c563b32ad9d8d09c72a2d17c9...@fsulist.fros >> tburg.edu >> > > The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto > ("e-mail") is sent by Baker University ("BU") and is intended to be > confidential and for the use of only the individual or entity named above. > The information may be protected by federal and state privacy and disclosures > acts or other legal rules. If the reader of this message is not the intended > recipient, you are notified that retention, dissemination, distribution or > copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > e-mail in error please immediately notify Baker University by email reply and > immediately and permanently delete this e-mail message and any attachments > thereto. Thank you. > > --- > You are currently subscribed to tips as: pcbernha...@frostburg.edu. > To unsubscribe click here: > http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13441.4e79e96ebb5671bdb50111f18f263003&n=T&l=tips&o=2234 > or send a blank email to > leave-2234-13441.4e79e96ebb5671bdb50111f18f263...@fsulist.frostburg.edu --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@jab.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=2238 or send a blank email to leave-2238-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
