The use of Microsoft PowerPoint in the classroom
Microsoft PowerPoint is a fantastic teaching and learning tool for both student and teacher.
According to Finkelstein & Samsonov (2008) PowerPoint is one of the most user-friendly programmes available, and can become not only a teaching tool but yet a tool to aid learning.
Howells (2007) suggests that PowerPoint can assist greatly in the organising of ideas and provides the visual aid to show significant points and data. This is why I believe that PowerPoint can help teachers as it allows them to create a structured lesson, providing the relevant information in a simple form.
From my own teaching experiences, PowerPoint is the simplest and most beneficial tool for teaching Sports modules. With many sports modules looking at different sporting activities or movements, the ability to embed a video clip into the PowerPoint allows the option to ask the learners to complete different activities, such as analysing a performance and to gain understanding of different fitness tests.
References
Finkelstein, E & Samsonov , P. (2008). Teaching
Powerpoint in Elementary School. In: Wiley, J PowerPoint for Teachers:
Dynamic Presentations and Interactive Classroom Projects (Grades K-12).
USA: Jossey-Bass. p279-280.
Howells. K. (2007). Powerpoint: Friend or Foe?. In:
Sigafoos, J & Green, V Technology and Teaching. New York: Nova
Science Publisher. p138-140
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