The document discusses how PowerPoint presentations can overload students and hinder learning if not used properly. It recommends asking how students learn best rather than how to use multimedia. People can only focus on a few bits of information at a time. There are three types of memory and no research supporting today's common uses of PowerPoint. The document provides five tips to reduce PowerPoint overload, such as breaking content into digestible sections and removing unnecessary elements.
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I am not sure how much we know about education but we are making progress. This presentation will share recent research that we can apply to make it easier for students to master our material.
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1. Explain why not reading bullets to your audience causes a 28% increase in retention and 79% increase in transfer ability.2. Explain why students learn 91% better when slides have a graphic that explains the concept and hear a spoken explanation.3. Describe 5 ways to reduce PowerPoint overload when creating slides.4. Explain what question you should ask when trying to prepare a presentation that will enhance student learning.5. Describe what PowerPoint overload is and how it impacts the audience.
Cliff Atkinson and Richard E. MayerDownload here:http://www.sociablemedia.com/PDF/atkinson_mayer_powerpoint_4_23_04.pdf
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To gladly share information about how to create presentations that enhance learning in the classroom.Attendees will learn that:Not reading bullets to audience results in 28% increase in retention and not having bullets results in a 79% increase in transfer ability andStudents learn 91% better when slides have a graphic that explains the concept and hear a spoken explanation.They will see 5 ways to reduce PowerPoint overload when creating presentations.They will also see how to use the PowerPoint presenter view in CSM classrooms which is more powerful than just seeing the same view as the audience.
