One of the greatest things about using presentations during class is that it is a new and possibly more interactive way to present information. The danger of using these programs comes from the teachers inability to use things like PowerPoint to its best capabilities. If the teacher just puts crazy amounts of information on the slides, it is just a colorful version of a boring lecture.
PowerPoint can be very useful in the classroom in two different ways. It is a great tool for the teacher to use to help foster creativity. It is also a great tool for teachers to allow the students to present group projects or information in a nice, neat presentation that is eye-catching and interesting at all levels. Something that should be remembered is that PowerPoints don't have to be long, tedious presentations. They can be used for short amounts of information that provide a different perspective and change of pace.
Something that really does interest me that has to do with technology is how well kids know how to use computers today. With the invention of smartphones, kids now have 24/7 access to the internet which can take away from the attention given to teachers.
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