Thoughts: This is an interesting look into powerpoints and their creation. The author helps us explore the various rules surrounding the creation of proper powerpoints, that will not have the audience fall asleep or will not 'dumb' the audience down. The author uses the idea of "mentalsoftness" which, explores this notion. The author also employs many presentation suggestions such as good eye contact, etc.
Agree: I like the idea about having an organized and specific rubric for a powerpoint covering ideas like copyright, etc. Also, the students having a research log is an excellent idea. I also like the general overview of powerpoint 'rules of the road.'I also like how the author explores how some use powerpoints as the presentation and not merely a part of it.
Disagree: I disagree about the notion that the author shares regarding the powerpoints, that people who use them only explore absolutes. He mentioned the idea of the dam and how participants would only be able to answer the question of the dams in a yes/no and that gray areas are not explored. If a powerpoint is an element of the presentation and not the main driver, gray areas can and are explored and discussed in presentations.
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