Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: In order to examine the effectiveness of using PowerPoint slides as a teaching aid in the postsecondary classroom, this exploratory study compared the impact on teaching effectiveness of the number and density of slides, as well as the use of visuals and other non-textual elements within slides.The number of slides used per session appeared not to affect effectiveness but lower den sity (3 bullet points and 20 words or less per slide) was associated with effectiveness.Results for the 10 instructors teaching 17 classes on information management from 2003 to 2009 were also analyzed by teaching style.Instructors identified as "Experts" and "Facilitators" more often used pictures, photos, charts, graphics, and sound in their slides compared to instructors with other Grasha-Riechman styles.Best practices for using PowerPoint slides are suggested.
DOI: 10.28945/1366
Authors: Sabra E. Brock, Yogini Joglekar
Institution: Touro College
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W3124940035