Impact of Presentation in Education
Importance of technology • Different studies show that the use of technology in schools has developed new ways of teaching and learning. It enhances learning by providing a better understanding of the topic as well as motivating students.
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Creates interest • When lectures are explained with presentations, students are more interested due to the presence of graphics and visual aids like images and videos which help to retain interest and understand the concepts.
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Easy to follow and understand • The issues with lecturers such as improper pronunciation, varied accents or inaudible voice is solved with presentations where all a student has to do is look at the presentation to clear all the doubts.
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Gain attention • Human beings are known to have a short-attention span of about 10-30 seconds to a maximum of 4 minutes. With the help of presentations, students can concentrate better in the classroom.
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Easy to take notes • It is to easy takes notes and key points for students from a presentation whichever they feel is important. The teachers also don’t have to dictate it, making their work easier and efficient.
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Helpful for teachers • Teachers can save a lot of time which would be otherwise required for dictating notes and for chalk work on the blackboard. This will also save their energy and they can complete lessons on time and explain clearly.
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Textbook companies • Textbook companies are contracting with individuals to construct textbook-specific slide shows in an effort to increase the marketability of their textbooks.
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Engaging • If students report that they find presentation graphics to be more interesting and attention capturing, it is reasonable that they also may find the course instructor to be more engaging and more competent. Students believed presentation graphics enhanced an instructors delivery, and more importantly, their credibility.
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Beneficial • Students who were taught with the aid of presentation graphics believed that they were better able to learn or retain the material from class. Students also believe lectures are better structured and more clear when presentation graphics are employed
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