using power point differently online
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The PowerPoint Critic
Edward Tufte
Cognitive Style of PowerPoint
Edward Tufte’s Criticisms
1.Low resolution
2.Bullet outlines dilute thought
3.Deeply hierarchical and linear structure
4.Fragments narrative and data
5.Preoccupation with format, not content
6.Decoration and phluff
Critiques of Tufte
1.Focused on presentations—not learning
2.Blames the tool
3.Over-emphasis on content
4.Doesn’t offer any strategies to improve PowerPoint
Tufte’s Implicit Recommendations
1.Use more visuals or give handouts 2.Avoid bulleted outlines
3.Develop non-linear presentations
4.Use non-distracting backgrounds; avoid distracting images
What did Tufte overlook?
Additional Critiques of PowerPoint
1.Teacher centered
2.Technology centered
3. Screen centered
4.__________________________________
Improving PowerPoint Use
Four uses of PowerPoint
1.For presentations
2.To teach a face-to-face class
3.Computer-based & online learning
4.Student Assignments
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Multimedia: Audio & Video
Link to and embed an external file
Link to an external file (needs internet access)
Multimedia: Audio & Video
Embed a local audio and/or video file
Some Rules of Thumb
1.Should support learning objectives 2.Avoid PPT templates3.Avoid using more than one level of bullets4.Less is better: less words & fewer slides5.Avoid distracting clip art or unrelated images6.Avoid distracting slide transitions7.Use CARP to improve design8.Avoid using all CAPS9.Leverage multimedia10.Don’t let PowerPoint control your teaching
The Rules Change Online!
Two types of PPT presentations
1.Those who were meant to be online
2. Those who had nothing better to do
Are your slides meant to be online?
If so, then you must ask yourself:
1.Will I let them be?
2. Or do they need to be with me?
In other words:
1.Will I let them be? Will they be asynchronous?
2. Or do they need to be with me?Will they be synchronous?
Any Questions?
Online Imperative
1. Narrate your presentation
Or
2. Add more text / content
Narrating PowerPoint
Adding More Text
Adding More Text
This slide is an example of what a PowerPoint slide online might look like:
More content is better onlineWhen developing PowerPoint presentations for online learning, the rules change. The number one reason is because your audience is now sitting right at a computer screen. Therefore, while the two central principles (i.e., sound instructional design and sound message design) remain important because learners often skim instead of read content online, the actual development of the PowerPoint presentation changes and becomes more like designing a webpage.
ImplicationsThe number one way this impacts faculty is by the fact that one presentation cannot and should not be used for classroom and online courses—that is, unless you are going to include audio or video to supplement the slides.
Adding More Text
• More content is better online
• Implications
Adding More Text
Adding Interactivity
The Rules Change Online
This slide is another example of what a PowerPoint slide online might look like:
InteractivityWhen developing PowerPoint presentations online, it is important to recognize and take advantage of the fact that your learner is now able to interact with your presentation. Therefore, including URL’s, video, audio, games, quizzes, can all strengthen your presentation as a learning experience.
BandwidthThe size of your files, images that you use, and any video components takes on new importance. As a general rule of thumb, it is hard to email anything over 4mb so you should strive to keep your PowerPoint presentations under 4mb.
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1. Interactivity
2. MS Producer for PowerPoint
3. Articulate Presenter
4. Impatica for PowerPoint
5. Games
6. Digital Stories
We need to think of ways to get students to interact and actively engage in their learning.
Moving Beyond Text
1. Interactivity
2. MS Producer for PowerPoint
3. Articulate Presenter
4. Impatica for PowerPoint
5. Games
6. Digital Stories
Moving Beyond Text
MS Producer is a good tool if you want to add audio and video to your slides.
It is also free!
1. Interactivity
2. MS Producer for PowerPoint
3. Articulate Presenter
4. Impatica for PowerPoint
5. Games
6. Digital Stories
Moving Beyond Text
Articulate Presenter offers a seamless (but expensive) alternative to Producer. Also has quiz making tools.
1. Interactivity
2. MS Producer for PowerPoint
3. Articulate Presenter
4. Impatica for PowerPoint
5. Games
6. Digital Stories
Moving Beyond Text
Impatica is an easy tool to covert PowerPoint slides for the web.
1. Interactivity
2. MS Producer for PowerPoint
3. Articulate Presenter
4. Impatica for PowerPoint
5. Games
6. Digital Stories
Moving Beyond Text
PowerPoint can used to create learning games to engage students online
1. Interactivity
2. MS Producer for PowerPoint
3. Articulate Presenter
4. Impatica for PowerPoint
5. Games
6. Digital Stories
Moving Beyond Text
Digital stories can be an effective way to build teacher presence online.
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