PowerPoint

PowerPoint 

Plus: 

• Can be prepared at home
• Allows students to utilize and use for presentations - this would also help to develop presentation, writing and ICT skills
• Possible to produce complex drawings and images using the advanced tools and settings
• Quicker to add in a new slide to write in then write on white board
• Software available on most computers
• Can integrate into any subject

Minus: 

• Lights need to be off or dimmed to properly see some slides and this could hinder presentations
• Loss of flexibility when speaking - need to follow order of slides 
• If not used correctly can be too much in a slide
• Sometimes some programs aren't comparable with every computer - Eg. Newer software wouldn't work on older computers

Interesting / Applications:

• Each PowerPoint would be individualized to the student - creativity only limited to the user
• Can be created according to level of skill - Eg. Lower level ICT student would create basic slides with solid colour backgrounds and basic pictures where as developed ICT students would have graphical backgrounds, animated slides, complex graphics, videos, sounds, links and graphs. 
• Can be used for assessment or as assessment 

Although some consider power points to be overused, mundane and boring, if used correctly, they can students a basis to work from. PowerPoint’s allow students to develop skills in typing, using graphics, text boxes, editing photos, etc. When utilized correctly, they are engaging, straight to the point, interactive and can be used at assessment time. I have used PowerPoint many times and am very comfortable using this software and would therefore be comfortable teaching and using it in my classroom. PowerPoint’s can also be used across all curriculum areas. A PowerPoint will also suit the levels of all ICT students as stated in the PMI.

Access my PowerPoint here