My Response: PowerPoint is such a basic tool used in professional arenas that it seems quite plausible to treat it as an obviously beneficial tool for education. Yet, one article that I read actually supports PowerPoint responds to criticisms about PowerPoint. Some of these criticisms are: (1) the overuse of PowerPoint in creating long and tedious lessons, (2) the misuse of PowerPoint for education that seems to obscure the lesson itself, and (3) the dependence upon PowerPoint as the only technology tool available.
In the article I read this week entitled, "Sticking up for PowerPoint," the article addresses these criticisms. The author's general defense is that "technology is neither the savior nor the nemesis of good teaching; like chalkboards, photocopies and lectures, it's another tool." While I agree, I think that many of us have found our preferences with particular tools and with the exception of some glaring limitations; most of the tools are subject to our own likes and dislikes.
I personally like PowerPoint. I love the graphic ability you have with presenting information. Certainly depending upon the audience, this tool may not be the best--for example with those who prefer audio information sharing. However, its widespread use is a testimony to, if not its effectiveness then at least, its user-friendly abilities.
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