Powerpoint and Standards

The reading in "Clear and to The Point" highlighted the major aspects to presenting an effective Powerpoint presentation. The ideas of simplicity, fluidity, and relevance are universal in presenting any topics to k-12 students. I think one of the obstacles that Grad students will face once we reach our own classrooms is keeping information simple and clear. Next year's new teachers will have spent 5 to who knows how many years trying to master complex topics and problems in specialized learning environments. Once we receive our Master's, we will probably head into the classroom expecting to devise brilliant lessons that aim to impart all of the knowledge possible on our new subjects.

This is where I think this book's main points will help bring us back to earth and understand what we need to do to accomplish our objectives as educators for "all". Keeping simplicity and comprehension in mind will probably help us go a long way in presenting material to entire classes of students. I'm positive that our education here at SOU will keep us abreast of the different techniques to individualize instruction but we'll also be expected to meet standards and produce results in student's abilities and sometimes simple, to the point instruction will allow us to meet those requirements.

In regards to technology and NETS, effectively communicating through quality Powerpoint presentations can also reach these new standards of educating for the technology age. NETS sets standards for teachers to be models of technologically savvy and responsible. Implementing technology such as Powerpoint can help teachers relate information more effectively to students who continue to gather more and more information through digital devices.

The process in which we use technology can also help students realize the potential that technology has to not only entertain but also enhance their learning experiences. The modeling of using technology can capture the imaginations of students and help the realize the numerous ways they can express themselves through well conceived digital production.