Powerpoint presentation feedback

I think the least engaging thing I saw had more to do with my lack of interest in the subject, than with the quality of the presentation or slides. When I didn’t feel interested in the topic, nothing in the slides was interesting. Too much trivial (by my definition) data on slides tended to shut me down.

I could have improved my presentation by using the sound and video links in it. I should have tried putting some of my text at angles to add variety. I also think I should have thinned out the things covered by each slide, and had items that could be expanded or dropped on each one, rather than having to rush or skip the last ones.

I like using PowerPoint as a lesson presenter, because it’s so easy to put cool photos and notes up in front of the class for discussion. Another pro is that info can be quickly placed in front of the class, without the teacher turning around to write on the board. My writing may be impossible for some students to read, but the PowerPoint is better.
Some cons of PowerPoint include distracting the students from your lecture. If the slide has defects or issues, then the students may completely stop listening and focus on the errors. Looking back at the PowerPoint is also distracting to the students, and may lead to class management problems. The tool needs to be used intelligently, like everything else.