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Does PowerPoint Improve Student Learning?

The Rationality of Science

PowerPoint is used in countless classrooms. For many teachers and instructors, PowerPoint is a staple in their programs. Electronic presentation software—most notably PowerPoint—has had a big impact on education. I use PowerPoint and other strategies when teaching. There are advocates and critics of PowerPoint. With the use of PowerPoint being so prevalent, it is important to consider what qualities make it a strong educational tool. Informal and formal surveys indicate most students report that they prefer PowerPoint to more traditional classroom lectures that include whiteboard methods, overhead transparencies, handouts, and writing on the chalkboard. Does the preference for PowerPoint mean teachers should rely mostly on PowerPoint for teaching? Does the use of PowerPoint have a positive impact on student learning?

We can ask instructors their opinions on electronic presentation software and come up with a range of answers. The answers can be used to form questions and help in guiding future research. However, the answers shouldn’t be categorized as evidence. The instructors are all subject to conscious and unconscious biases. There are many uncontrolled factors occurring during the learning process, so attributing an outcome to a single factor is problematic. Let’s look at what science says about PowerPoint and learning.

The Science Says

A meta-analysis (which combines the results of similar studies) of forty-eight studies was conducted to determine if students learn more when taught the same information using PowerPoint compared to a more traditional instruction (Baker et al. 2018). Results showed that on average, there was no difference in students’ learning based on the type of instruction they received. However, K-12 students’ learning increased with PowerPoint instruction, but this effect did not occur for college students. The researchers concluded focus shouldn’t be on strictly comparing the absence or presence of PowerPoint but should be focused on how instructors can use features of PowerPoint to improve student learning.  

Some researchers suggest that using PowerPoint can affect subjective student perceptions of learning; they may report they learned more even when testing shows they didn’t. Apperson et al. (2006) collected data from college students in ten different classes across four academic areas. Courses were taught using the chalkboard and transparencies one semester and the same course using PowerPoint the following semester. The same textbook, exams, and lecture materials were presented for both semesters. Students taking PowerPoint courses are more likely to report better focus on course content, report the instructor did a good job at keeping their attention and that PowerPoint improves student learning. Overall, they rated the instructor more positively and were likely to say they would take another course from the same instructor. Students felt that the class was better and more beneficial overall, but there was no significant difference in average grades between those taking PowerPoint and non-PowerPoint classes.

In another study, researchers compared learning between psychology students in classes using either overhead transparencies or PowerPoint (Susskind 2008) The instructor taught one class using a traditional lecture format that included overhead transparencies; the other class was taught using computerized PowerPoint. Researchers found no difference in exam scores based on whether the information was presented on overhead transparencies or PowerPoint. However, students preferred the PowerPoint class; they reported the instructor was more effective, that they took better notes, and the material was easier to understand. It is common for students to feel like they have learned more and enjoy the course more when using PowerPoint even if their grades do not reflect this.

In another study, three methods of instruction in addition to lecture were compared: chalkboard and lecture, overhead transparencies and lecture, presentation software and lecture (Beets and Lobinger 2001). The same content was presented in each course and presented by the same instructor. The results indicated no significant difference in quiz or exam scores. However, in a survey conducted at the end of the course, students reported they preferred the presentation software. Most research shows nonsignificant differences in learning between those being exposed to PowerPoint and those using more traditional methods. However, there is some research showing slight differences in scores between students who are taught with PowerPoint versus other methods of teaching.

In one study, researchers examined the effect of using different visual and auditory features of the software presentation on student learning. Students were exposed to overhead transparencies, PowerPoint slides containing only text, and PowerPoint slides that included pictures, sound effects, and variations in text characteristics (Bartsch and Cobern 2003). The results indicated there was no difference between transparency and text-only PowerPoints, but students scored about 10 percent lower on quizzes assessing content presented with the elaborate PowerPoint slides. The findings from this study bring up an important topic not often discussed: PowerPoints vary in their design, and this variation can have effects on learning. Some PowerPoints may be designed in a manner that leads students to focus too much on graphics or other features that may take away from a focus on the main points.

Some studies have found positive effects associated with PowerPoint instruction. Erwin and Rieppi (2000) studied college students distributed over two sections each of abnormal psychology, statistics, and a development course. In one section of each course an instructor used PowerPoint and in the other section the instructor used non-PowerPoint (various modes with no restrictions on which technology was used were also taught). PowerPoint sections scored higher on the exams for all three classes. Critics point out this study consisted of methodology flaws: there was no standardization of content in the courses, course were taught by six different instructors who developed their own content, teachers were aware of the varying conditions (which could influence expectancy effects), and the PowerPoint sections included an interactive component that was not included with the non-PowerPoint sections. Any of these uncontrolled factors could influence the outcome. Other studies have also found small PowerPoint effects (positive impact of PowerPoint versus other modes), but critics are fast to point out the effects are usually small and the research methods are generally flawed.

Science says there is little difference between learning outcomes in those receiving PowerPoint instruction and those receiving other types of instruction. There is research showing positive and negative outcomes as a result of being exposed to PowerPoint. PowerPoints can be used alongside other modes of teaching.

PowerPoint Design

In general, students prefer PowerPoints to other modes of teaching, and they feel as if they are learning more; a positive experience for students is important. Positive experiences can lead to positive expectations, which can benefit students.

It is important to distinguish good from bad PowerPoints. Although standard rules for what makes a good PowerPoint or bad PowerPoint are lacking, there are some general guidelines that are recommended. Slides that contain key information should stand out; they could be bold or consist of a different font or a different graphic. Slides shouldn’t consist of too much information; bullet points work but the information doesn’t necessarily have to be presented as bullet points (information should be easy to read and not excessive). PowerPoints should present information that can relate to what the learner already knows; this allows strong memory connections.

How can learners make the best use of PowerPoint? If you have access to PowerPoint, review the PowerPoint ahead of time. A lot of instructors place the PowerPoints online, so printing the slides and bringing them to class is recommended. A big advantage of having a hard copy of the slides is you can take additional notes; you don’t have to spend all your time writing what is on the slides.

Research on the effectiveness of PowerPoint should continue to compare PowerPoint to different teaching strategies. Researchers should strive to develop standard guidelines for designing effective PowerPoints. Current research doesn’t often distinguish between good and bad design, and these differences are important to developing models that can maximize the benefits of PowerPoint.    

Apperson, J.M., et al. 2006. The impact of presentation graphics on students’ experience in the classroom. Computers and Education 47: 116–128.  

Baker, J.P. et al. 2018. Does teaching with PowerPoint increase students’ learning? A meta-analysis. Computers & Education 126: 376–387.

Bartsch, R.A., and K.M. Cobern. 2003. Effectiveness of PowerPoint presentations in lectures. Computers & Education 41: 77–86.   

Beets, S.D., and P.G. Lobinger. 2001. Pedagogical techniques: Student performance and preferences. Journal of Education for Business 76: 231–235.   

Erwin, T.D., and R. Rieppi. 2000. Comparing multimedia and traditional approaches in undergraduate psychology classes. Teaching of Psychology 26: 58–61.

Susskind, J.E. 2008. Limits of PowerPoint’s power: Enhancing students’ self-efficacy and attitudes but not their behavior. Computers & Education 50: 1228–1239.

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Teaching with PowerPoint

When effectively planned and used, PowerPoint (or similar tools, like Google Slides) can enhance instruction. People are divided on the effectiveness of this ubiquitous presentation program—some say that PowerPoint is wonderful while others bemoan its pervasiveness. No matter which side you take, PowerPoint does offer effective ways to enhance instruction when used and designed appropriately.

PowerPoint can be an effective tool to present material in the classroom and encourage student learning. You can use PowerPoint to project visuals that would otherwise be difficult to bring to class. For example, in an anthropology class, a single PowerPoint presentation could project images of an anthropological dig from a remote area, questions asking students about the topic, a chart of related statistics, and a mini quiz about what was just discussed that provides students with information that is visual, challenging, and engaging.

PowerPoint can be an effective tool to present material in the classroom and encourage student learning.

This section is organized in three major segments: Part I will help faculty identify and use basic but important design elements, Part II will cover ways to enhance teaching and learning with PowerPoint, and Part III will list ways to engage students with PowerPoint.

PART I: Designing the PowerPoint Presentation

Accessibility.

• Student accessibility—students with visual or hearing impairments may not be able to fully access a PowerPoint presentation, especially those with graphics, images, and sound.
• Use an accessible layout. Built-in slide template layouts were designed to be accessible: “the reading order is the same for people with vision and for people who use assistive technology such as screen readers” (University of Washington, n.d.). If you want to alter the layout of a theme, use the Slide Master; this will ensure your slides will retain accessibility.
• Use unique and specific slide titles so students can access the material they need.
• Consider how you display hyperlinks. Since screen readers read what is on the page, you may want to consider creating a hyperlink using a descriptive title instead of displaying the URL.
• All visuals and tables should include alt text. Alt text should describe the visual or table in detail so that students with visual impairments can “read” the images with their screen readers. Avoid using too many decorative visuals.
• All video and audio content should be captioned for students with hearing impairments. Transcripts can also be useful as an additional resource, but captioning ensures students can follow along with what is on the screen in real-time.
• Simplify your tables. If you use tables on your slides, ensure they are not overly complex and do not include blank cells. Screen readers may have difficulty providing information about the table if there are too many columns and rows, and they may “think” the table is complete if they come to a blank cell.
• Set a reading order for text on your slides. The order that text appears on the slide may not be the reading order of the text. Check that your reading order is correct by using the Selection Pane (organized bottom-up).
• Use Microsoft’s Accessibility Checker to identify potential accessibility issues in your completed PowerPoint. Use the feedback to improve your PowerPoint’s accessibility. You could also send your file to the Disability Resource Center to have them assess its accessibility (send it far in advance of when you will need to use it).
• Save your PowerPoint presentation as a PDF file to distribute to students with visual impairments.

Preparing for the presentation

• Consider time and effort in preparing a PowerPoint presentation; give yourself plenty of lead time for design and development.
• PowerPoint is especially useful when providing course material online. Consider student technology compatibility with PowerPoint material put on the web; ensure images and graphics have been compressed for access by computers using dial-up connection.

PowerPoint is especially useful when providing course material online.

• Be aware of copyright law when displaying course materials, and properly cite source material. This is especially important when using visuals obtained from the internet or other sources. This also models proper citation for your students.
• Think about message interpretation for PowerPoint use online: will students be able to understand material in a PowerPoint presentation outside of the classroom? Will you need to provide notes and/or other material to help students understand complex information, data, or graphics?
• If you will be using your own laptop, make sure the classroom is equipped with the proper cables, drivers, and other means to display your presentation the way you have intended.

Slide content

• Avoid text-dense slides. It’s better to have more slides than trying to place too much text on one slide. Use brief points instead of long sentences or paragraphs and outline key points rather than transcribing your lecture. Use PowerPoint to cue and guide the presentation.
• Use the Notes feature to add content to your presentation that the audience will not see. You can access the Notes section for each slide by sliding the bottom of the slide window up to reveal the notes section or by clicking “View” and choosing “Notes Page” from the Presentation Views options.
• Relate PowerPoint material to course objectives to reinforce their purpose for students.

Number of slides

• As a rule of thumb, plan to show one slide per minute to account for discussion and time and for students to absorb the material.
• Reduce redundant or text-heavy sentences or bullets to ensure a more professional appearance.
• Incorporate active learning throughout the presentation to hold students’ interest and reinforce learning.

Emphasizing content

• Use italics, bold, and color for emphasizing content.
• Use of a light background (white, beige, yellow) with dark typeface or a dark background (blue, purple, brown) with a light typeface is easy to read in a large room.
• Avoid using too many colors or shifting colors too many times within the presentation, which can be distracting to students.
• Avoid using underlines for emphasis; underlining typically signifies hypertext in digital media.

Use of a light background with dark typeface or a dark background with a light typeface is easy to read in a large room.

• Limit the number of typeface styles to no more than two per slide. Try to keep typeface consistent throughout your presentation so it does not become a distraction.
• Avoid overly ornate or specialty fonts that may be harder for students to read. Stick to basic fonts so as not to distract students from the content.
• Ensure the typeface is large enough to read from anywhere in the room: titles and headings should be no less than 36-40-point font. The subtext should be no less than 32-point font.

Clip art and graphics

• Use clip art and graphics sparingly. Research shows that it’s best to use graphics only when they support the content. Irrelevant graphics and images have been proven to hinder student learning.
• Photographs can be used to add realism. Again, only use photographs that are relevant to the content and serve a pedagogical purpose. Images for decorative purposes are distracting.
• Size and place graphics appropriately on the slide—consider wrapping text around a graphic.
• Use two-dimensional pie and bar graphs rather than 3D styles which can interfere with the intended message.

Use clip art and graphics sparingly. Research shows that it’s best to use graphics only when they support the content.

Animation and sound

• Add motion, sound, or music only when necessary. When in doubt, do without.
• Avoid distracting animations and transitions. Excessive movement within or between slides can interfere with the message and students find them distracting. Avoid them or use only simple screen transitions.

Final check

• Check for spelling, correct word usage, flow of material, and overall appearance of the presentation.
• Colleagues can be helpful to check your presentation for accuracy and appeal. Note: Errors are more obvious when they are projected.
• Schedule at least one practice session to check for timing and flow.
• PowerPoint’s Slide Sorter View is especially helpful to check slides for proper sequencing as well as information gaps and redundancy. You can also use the preview pane on the left of the screen when you are editing the PowerPoint in “Normal” view.
• Prepare for plan “B” in case you have trouble with the technology in the classroom: how will you provide material located on your flash drive or computer? Have an alternate method of instruction ready (printing a copy of your PowerPoint with notes is one idea).

PowerPoint’s Slide Sorter View is especially helpful to check slides for proper sequencing and information gaps and redundancy.

PowerPoint Handouts

PowerPoint provides multiple options for print-based handouts that can be distributed at various points in the class.

Before class: students might like having materials available to help them prepare and formulate questions before the class period.

During class: you could distribute a handout with three slides and lines for notes to encourage students to take notes on the details of your lecture so they have notes alongside the slide material (and aren’t just taking notes on the slide content).

After class: some instructors wait to make the presentation available after the class period so that students concentrate on the presentation rather than reading ahead on the handout.

Never: Some instructors do not distribute the PowerPoint to students so that students don’t rely on access to the presentation and neglect to pay attention in class as a result.

• PowerPoint slides can be printed in the form of handouts—with one, two, three, four, six, or nine slides on a page—that can be given to students for reference during and after the presentation. The three-slides-per-page handout includes lined space to assist in note-taking.
• Notes Pages. Detailed notes can be printed and used during the presentation, or if they are notes intended for students, they can be distributed before the presentation.
• Outline View. PowerPoint presentations can be printed as an outline, which provides all the text from each slide. Outlines offer a welcome alternative to slide handouts and can be modified from the original presentation to provide more or less information than the projected presentation.

The Presentation

Alley, Schreiber, Ramsdell, and Muffo (2006) suggest that PowerPoint slide headline design “affects audience retention,” and they conclude that “succinct sentence headlines are more effective” in information recall than headlines of short phrases or single words (p. 233). In other words, create slide titles with as much information as is used for newspapers and journals to help students better understand the content of the slide.

• PowerPoint should provide key words, concepts, and images to enhance your presentation (but PowerPoint should not replace you as the presenter).
• Avoid reading from the slide—reading the material can be perceived as though you don’t know the material. If you must read the material, provide it in a handout instead of a projected PowerPoint slide.
• Avoid moving a laser pointer across the slide rapidly. If using a laser pointer, use one with a dot large enough to be seen from all areas of the room and move it slowly and intentionally.

Avoid reading from the slide—reading the material can be perceived as though you don’t know the material.

• Use a blank screen to allow students to reflect on what has just been discussed or to gain their attention (Press B for a black screen or W for a white screen while delivering your slide show; press these keys again to return to the live presentation). This pause can also be used for a break period or when transitioning to new content.
• Stand to one side of the screen and face the audience while presenting. Using Presenter View will display your slide notes to you on the computer monitor while projecting only the slides to students on the projector screen.
• Leave classroom lights on and turn off lights directly over the projection screen if possible. A completely dark or dim classroom will impede notetaking (and may encourage nap-taking).
• Learn to use PowerPoint efficiently and have a back-up plan in case of technical failure.
• Give yourself enough time to finish the presentation. Trying to rush through slides can give the impression of an unorganized presentation and may be difficult for students to follow or learn.

PART II: Enhancing Teaching and Learning with PowerPoint

Class preparation.

PowerPoint can be used to prepare lectures and presentations by helping instructors refine their material to salient points and content. Class lectures can be typed in outline format, which can then be refined as slides. Lecture notes can be printed as notes pages  (notes pages: Printed pages that display author notes beneath the slide that the notes accompany.) and could also be given as handouts to accompany the presentation.

Multimodal Learning

Using PowerPoint can help you present information in multiple ways (a multimodal approach) through the projection of color, images, and video for the visual mode; sound and music for the auditory mode; text and writing prompts for the reading/writing mode; and interactive slides that ask students to do something, e.g. a group or class activity in which students practice concepts, for the kinesthetic mode (see Part III: Engaging Students with PowerPoint for more details). Providing information in multiple modalities helps improve comprehension and recall for all students.

Providing information in multiple modalities helps improve comprehension and recall for all students.

Type-on Live Slides

PowerPoint allows users to type directly during the slide show, which provides another form of interaction. These write-on slides can be used to project students’ comments and ideas for the entire class to see. When the presentation is over, the new material can be saved to the original file and posted electronically. This feature requires advanced preparation in the PowerPoint file while creating your presentation. For instructions on how to set up your type-on slide text box, visit this tutorial from AddictiveTips .  

Write or Highlight on Slides

PowerPoint also allows users to use tools to highlight or write directly onto a presentation while it is live. When you are presenting your PowerPoint, move your cursor over the slide to reveal tools in the lower-left corner. One of the tools is a pen icon. Click this icon to choose either a laser pointer, pen, or highlighter. You can use your cursor for these options, or you can use the stylus for your smart podium computer monitor or touch-screen laptop monitor (if applicable).  

Just-In-Time Course Material

You can make your PowerPoint slides, outline, and/or notes pages available online 24/7 through Blackboard, OneDrive, other websites. Students can review the material before class, bring printouts to class, and better prepare themselves for listening rather than taking a lot of notes during the class period. They can also come to class prepared with questions about the material so you can address their comprehension of the concepts.

PART III: Engaging Students with PowerPoint

The following techniques can be incorporated into PowerPoint presentations to increase interactivity and engagement between students and between students and the instructor. Each technique can be projected as a separate PowerPoint slide.

Running Slide Show as Students Arrive in the Classroom

This technique provides visual interest and can include a series of questions for students to answer as they sit waiting for class to begin. These questions could be on future texts or quizzes.

• Opening Question : project an opening question, e.g. “Take a moment to reflect on ___.”
• Think of what you know about ___.
• Turn to a partner and share your knowledge about ___.
• Share with the class what you have discussed with your partner.
• Focused Listing helps with recall of pertinent information, e.g. “list as many characteristics of ___, or write down as many words related to ___ as you can think of.”
• Brainstorming stretches the mind and promotes deep thinking and recall of prior knowledge, e.g. “What do you know about ___? Start with your clearest thoughts and then move on to those what are kind of ‘out there.’”
• Questions : ask students if they have any questions roughly every 15 minutes. This technique provides time for students to reflect and is also a good time for a scheduled break or for the instructor to interact with students.
• Note Check : ask students to “take a few minutes to compare notes with a partner,” or “…summarize the most important information,” or “…identify and clarify any sticking points,” etc.
• Questions and Answer Pairs : have students “take a minute to come with one question then see if you can stump your partner!”
• The Two-Minute Paper allows the instructor to check the class progress, e.g. “summarize the most important points of today’s lecture.” Have students submit the paper at the end of class.
• “If You Could Ask One Last Question—What Would It Be?” This technique allows for students to think more deeply about the topic and apply what they have learned in a question format.
• A Classroom Opinion Poll provides a sense of where students stand on certain topics, e.g. “do you believe in ___,” or “what are your thoughts on ___?”
• Muddiest Point allows anonymous feedback to inform the instructor if changes and or additions need to be made to the class, e.g. “What parts of today’s material still confuse you?”
• Most Useful Point can tell the instructor where the course is on track, e.g. “What is the most useful point in today’s material, and how can you illustrate its use in a practical setting?”

Positive Features of PowerPoint

• PowerPoint saves time and energy—once the presentation has been created, it is easy to update or modify for other courses.
• PowerPoint is portable and can be shared easily with students and colleagues.
• PowerPoint supports multimedia, such as video, audio, images, and

PowerPoint supports multimedia, such as video, audio, images, and animation.

Potential Drawbacks of PowerPoint

• PowerPoint could reduce the opportunity for classroom interaction by being the primary method of information dissemination or designed without built-in opportunities for interaction.
• PowerPoint could lead to information overload, especially with the inclusion of long sentences and paragraphs or lecture-heavy presentations with little opportunity for practical application or active learning.
• PowerPoint could “drive” the instruction and minimize the opportunity for spontaneity and creative teaching unless the instructor incorporates the potential for ingenuity into the presentation. 

As with any technology, the way PowerPoint is used will determine its pedagogical effectiveness. By strategically using the points described above, PowerPoint can be used to enhance instruction and engage students.

Alley, M., Schreiber, M., Ramsdell, K., & Muffo, J. (2006). How the design of headlines in presentation slides affects audience retention. Technical Communication, 53 (2), 225-234. Retrieved from https://www.jstor.org/stable/43090718

University of Washington, Accessible Technology. (n.d.). Creating accessible presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint. Retrieved from https://www.washington.edu/accessibility/documents/powerpoint/  

Selected Resources

Brill, F. (2016). PowerPoint for teachers: Creating interactive lessons. LinkedIn Learning . Retrieved from https://www.lynda.com/PowerPoint-tutorials/PowerPoint-Teachers-Create-Interactive-Lessons/472427-2.html

Huston, S. (2011). Active learning with PowerPoint [PDF file]. DE Oracle @ UMUC . Retrieved from http://contentdm.umuc.edu/digital/api/collection/p16240coll5/id/78/download

Microsoft Office Support. (n.d.). Make your PowerPoint presentations accessible to people with disabilities. Retrieved from https://support.office.com/en-us/article/make-your-powerpoint-presentations-accessible-to-people-with-disabilities-6f7772b2-2f33-4bd2-8ca7-ae3b2b3ef25

Tufte, E. R. (2006). The cognitive style of PowerPoint: Pitching out corrupts within. Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press LLC.

University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Medicine. (n.d.). Active Learning with a PowerPoint. Retrieved from https://www.unmc.edu/com/_documents/active-learning-ppt.pdf

University of Washington, Department of English. (n.d.). Teaching with PowerPoint. Retrieved from https://english.washington.edu/teaching/teaching-powerpoint

Vanderbilt University, Center for Teaching. (n.d.). Making better PowerPoint presentations. Retrieved from https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/making-better-powerpoint-presentations/

Suggested citation

Northern Illinois University Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning. (2020). Teaching with PowerPoint. In Instructional guide for university faculty and teaching assistants. Retrieved from https://www.niu.edu/citl/resources/guides/instructional-guide

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Effectiveness of Hyperlinked-PowerPoint Presentation as an Interactive and Innovative Constructivism Teaching Strategy in Enhancing Students' Conceptual Understanding in Science 8

• Jonathan V. Mayo

INTRODUCTION

PowerPoint has some very attractive features. It looks professional and allows the user to easily incorporate multimedia into a presentation. It is also very easy to use and permits even a novice user to create colorful and easy-to-read slides. However, PowerPoint presentations are often little more than glorified overheads that encourage a lecture approach to teach with little student interaction.

Hyperlinked-PowerPoint Presentation, as a compilation of Science 8 topics and competencies was implemented by Grade 8 Science Teachers in teaching procedures and learning process outcomes.

This study employed a mixed method applying an experimental and qualitative method of research. The instruments that were utilized in order to obtain the needed data was a researcher-made test to measure the performance in Science before and after the experiment. The simple descriptive statistics such as frequency, weighted mean formula, and standard deviation were used to quantify and analyze the pretest and post-test scores of the respondents. T-test was used to determine the difference between the mean gain scores of the respondents subjected to an innovative approach and the conventional way of teaching.

Hyperlinked-PowerPoint Presentation as an interactive and innovative constructivism teaching strategy greatly enhanced the conceptual understanding of the students. Also, teachers' positive learning patterns were identified in utilizing this strategy in the teaching-learning process.

DISCUSSIONS

The Hyperlinked-PowerPoint Presentation (HP3) as an interactive and innovative constructivism teaching strategy is a compilation of Science topics that is found effective and innovative in both students and teachers' performances.

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Using PowerPoint slides in teaching can organize lessons but may negatively impact student performance and attendance. Student engagement and study strategies can influence the relationship between slides and academic outcomes.

Access to PowerPoint slides had a negative impact on student performance and attendance, suggesting potential negative effects on auditory learners due to reduced engagement and study strategies.

Access to teacher-created PowerPoint slides negatively impacted student academic performance and attendance, with student engagement and study strategies influencing this relationship, as per the study findings.

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Impact of PowerPoint Presentations on Student Learning

Due to the rapid progress in technology, there are many new ways of learning that have started. These methods attract the mind of most students. It is interesting and better than the traditional methods in many ways. These methods spark curiosity in the mind of the students. The whole process of education can sometimes feel tedious for students.

The students nowadays are more friendly with tech devices. So, to make it less boring need to start innovative ways that involve technology. The effect of using PowerPoint presentations on student’s learning is huge.

Impact of PowerPoint presentations

Let us take a look at how it promotes an active teaching and learning environment. These presentation tips draw a serious impact of PowerPoint presentations on students.

1. PowerPoint: An Invaluable Visual Tool For Classroom

It is well known and studies also show that the impact of pictures is more effective than text. It's easy for students to keep information in their minds if they learn things by using visual tools. A typical PowerPoint presentation contains pictures, graphs, diagrams, and bullet points. It increases the memory capacity of the mind. It also helps students remember information for a long time.

A PowerPoint presentation can enhance the intellect of students. At the same time, it helps the teachers in their teaching methods. Different fonts, visual effects, and highlighting can help students learn new information quicker. It leads them to write better answers in their exams.

"The whole purpose is to enable people to learn. Your mission is not to transmit information but to transform learners." - Harold D. Stolovitch and Erica J. Keeps

2. Ease Of Use For Students and Teachers

There are many presentation software are available. But none of them compares to the ease of using that PowerPoint offers. It is suitable for teachers who are not very techno-friendly as well as for students. Using it is very simple and easy. It can add various fonts, formatting, and animation with the click of a button. For users that want to be more creative, some advanced options are there.

One can use it with a little bit of extra technical knowledge. Students of High school can learn a diagram for Physics, Biology, Chemistry, etc subjects. Students of a higher level can gain deep information about complex subjects. These are some of the student's PowerPoint presentation examples.

You can see the effect of PowerPoint presentations on student learning shortly. It has the power to memorize your presentation with the least effort.

"The success of your presentation will be judged not by the knowledge you send but by what the listener receives." - Lilly Walters

3. Facilitates Effective E-learning And Distance Education

All over the world, the internet has got vast connectivity growth. In this internet era, the concept of e-learning and distance education has seen a heavy boost. To make distance learning easier the PowerPoint provides different audio and visual tools. Its point-to-point explanation method makes difficult concepts easier for the students.

Students spend a lot of time in front of the internet. Why not use it in learning something and improving your knowledge on various topics? Some of the tutoring websites offer an online course. They provide all the courses in the form of PowerPoint presentations. It includes some informational videos to back them up.

"If you don't know what you want to achieve in your presentation your audience never will." - Harvey Diamond

4. Develops Confidence In Students

Most PowerPoint projects involve presenting a topic in front of a group of people. This acts as a means to develop public speaking skills in a student. As we all know, speaking in front of a crowd requires great courage and a certain level of confidence. If you are not confident it will be very difficult to put forth your points and opinions.

When students give presentations, again and again, it increases their confidence level. It also helps them give their opinion among a group of people. In some schools and colleges, there are marks allotted to presenting a topic. The students who give the best presentation score better. For such a pattern, it is necessary to develop self-confidence to score well.

"They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel." - Carl W. Buechner

5. Customized Templates For Comfortable Learning

Everyone who uses it has an option to create customized templates and learn in a way that suits them. The teachers can teach a particular topic in an easy way to understand for the students. They can choose the template according to need.

The built-in library of templates is vast and there is something for everyone. Users can also store the custom templates that they have used for reference at some point in the future. This teaching strategy can make a teacher a preferred and favorite one soon.

"No one can remember more than three points."- Philip Crosby

6. Compatibility With Third-Party Educational Tool

Microsoft PowerPoint is a flexible solution. It has scalable functionality and very compatible with many third-party learning tools. For example, if a visual learner wants to add charts and a timeline to their assignment, the office timeline tool will be beneficial for them. It increases their learning capacity too.

You can add data to your presentation to put an explanatory appearance. You can also help the presenters as well as the audience to have a clear grasp of the concept. The Office mix plug-in enables users to share videos online, free for the rest of the world to watch and learn. The best part about these tools is most of them are free. You do not need any extra costs to access and use PowerPoint. You can also make your own notes by using PowerPoint with other available tools.

"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." - Albert Einstein

7. Promotes Interactive Study

When a teacher teaches a subject by using a slideshow, it promotes an interactive way of studying. The teaching goes slide by slide and the students can clear the doubts and queries side by side. It's easy for the teacher to capture the attention of the students. The creative tools, its features, the interest and curiosity of the students are favorable aspects to the teachers. This results in more questions from the student's side.

When one student gives a statement, another can add to the information or ask a query. This increases the educational interaction between the teacher and the student. It also increases the student's learning capacity.

"People don't remember what we think is important. They remember what they think is important." - John Maxwell

8. Development Of In-depth Knowledge

A student will absorb the information better than writing a note in the notebook if they get a topic as slides. Most of the students copy their assignments from the internet which is a complete waste of time. But when they prepare a presentation, they have to put some extra effort, here they can take the help of the internet.

When the students do research for slides, they come across a wide array of information. They also learn how to summarize information in points. Its practice develops an exact way of answering in the examination in a point-to-point manner. Here the students can score great marks.

"A great presentation gives smart ideas an advantage." - Nancy Duarte

9. Up-To-Date Features

The best thing about most Microsoft services is, they keep them updated. They follow modern usage and study techniques while updating their software. They are reliable and nothing is ever outdated. They are consistent in their improvement. There are so many features of it that make you carefree even when you have left something unsolved.

You don't have to worry about any unattended problems as it's strong features are there to solve it. It keeps you up-to-date with the requirements of various users in the current scenario. Also, it integrates well with social media platforms and other services.

"If you think presentations cannot enchant people, then you have never seen a really good one." - Guy Kawaski

10. Increased Attention Span Of Students

Every element should act as a contributor to the entire learning process of a student. Thinking of something else sitting in the classroom is a distraction from the lecture. Almost every student has ever done it.

When a teacher uses interesting and engaging methods of teaching, they can draw the attention of the students. Their grasping capability also increases. No matter what their age is, students can get bored when studying for long hours. It is worse if the traditional teaching methods do not appeal to their mindset. The learning can actually suffer.

To make students sit through a long class it is important to keep things spiced up. Try to spark their interest from time to time. When students get entertainment during learning, it further aids in studying.

The entertaining method keeps them focused for a longer duration. It's a scientific fact the brain absorbs information faster with variant learning methods. Most PowerPoint presentations are a combination of audio, video, text, and animation. It aids in the absorption of information.

“ You can’t look at the competition and say you’re going to do it better. You have to look at the competition and say you’re going to do it differently.” – Steve Jobs

11. Lively Classroom Discussions

The projector base presentation has some wow factors. It attracts and pretty much catches the attention of the audience. Though the traditional board and chalk method never go completely out of the picture. Presentations are definitely more useful as far as increasing student engagement.

Each slide has some level of creativity that captures the mind of the students. The presentations make students learn the topics of a particular subject. Also, it contributes to creating a lively discussion in the classroom.

It's important that the presentation should be a mixture of various learning elements. The students who take their studies as a burden, the presentation full of text is sure to tire out. Presenting enormous paragraphs through slides will also distract the audience.

“ Make every detail perfect and limit the number of details to perfect.” – Jack Dorsey

12. Different Benefits At The Same Time

As we all know, the knowledge of a topic is better absorbed via presentations. PowerPoint presentation in a positive way affects a student's personality's various aspects. It improves the student's knowledge as well. As stated earlier, it develops confidence and gets rid of stage fright. Besides that, presenting a topic improves the vocabulary and speaking skills of students.

Students who are in the audience, their listening skills will increase. When the audience asks questions, it gives a chance for the presenters to answer further by expanding their knowledge as well.

“If you just work on stuff that you like and you’re passionate about, you don’t have to have a master plan with how things will play out.” – Mark Zuckerberg

13. Excellent Revision Tool

Even if a student learns all chapters in the first reading, it will not be possible the revision from the book. The presentation contains notes as well as a visual representation of the information.

So, a presentation is even better than the notes though Notes help to a great extent. At the time presentation of a topic in class who are listening can revise that particular topic. They can also get all their doubts cleared before the exams.

Our work is the presentation of our capabilities. Edward Gibbon

14. Development Of Job Skills In Students

To convey your ideas to the people nearby you via a PowerPoint is one of the most popular ways, very few of us realize it. The student should be habitual in giving a presentation from the beginning. Then the chances of making mistakes in a job are less.

PowerPoint may not be of any use for you in a presentation, but it may liberate you in another way, an artistic way. Who knows. David Byrne

These are the few best advantages of using PowerPoint presentations in teaching.

How To Memorize PowerPoint Slides:

As we already know what the benefits of a PowerPoint presentation are on the academics of a student. Now, it is time to move on to some memorizing techniques. It will help in keeping the information seen in the presentation for a long time.

Instead of cramming, students need to adopt creative ways to learn the information. One effective method is to try to join the points of the presentation with the pictorial form of the topics. When you relate the text to visual aids forgetting stuff is not easy for you.

Another thing to do is to read the text, picture the images many times in your mind, and then make notes in your own words. Along with helping you remember, this technique will also test your skills. How much you can remember based on many readings and understandings.

Conclusion:

To sum up, People have been using Microsoft PowerPoint tools for a long time in a wide area for many purposes. The effects of PowerPoint lecture notes on student performance are positive. It is helpful in increasing the whole examination score. Its entry into the field of education is noteworthy.

Teaching via presentation has the potential to make a change in the academic sector. It is a dynamic learning method. It provides more benefits as compared to the traditional blackboard and chalks learning. If you know how to use it in the right way, Microsoft PowerPoint can do wonders for you. I hope by now you have understood the importance of PowerPoint presentations for students and others as well.

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