On Sun, Sep 28, 2008 at 8:12 AM, Gaft, Sam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From what I've seen the power point that many teachers use is the one > prepared by the textbook publisher. A few teachers might add some of there > own material but the thrust of the presentation is publisher directed. > I'm inclined to see powerpoint as diminution of the teachers unique role as > the integrator of the text thus reducing the need for highly skilled and > talented teachers. > > I never use the provided slides unless maybe it's the occasional graph or illustration from the chapter that I wanted to go over with the class. I use pictures to illustrate concepts but also to present my sense of humor. I think of it as being a little bit like Stephen Colbert's "The Word". It becomes my lecture notes for stuff not in the book, too. Just reading from the slides was a mistake I made when I first started. I think that as a tool, PowerPoint can provide a platform for diversity in teaching. It's just a matter of what you do with it. I have lately started using it to set up links to short (5-10 min) videos online. It can be very quick and handy and a reminder to show something at the right time in the lecture. OTOH, I miss drawing on the chalkboard. -- Rick Stevens Psychology Department University of Louisiana at Monroe [EMAIL PROTECTED] SL - Evert Snook --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
