The document discusses a study that examined the effectiveness of using PowerPoint presentations compared to traditional chalkboard teaching for a technical drawing course with 100 junior secondary students in Nigeria. The study found that students taught with PowerPoint performed better on a test than those taught with chalkboard. Additionally, higher-achieving students performed better than medium and low achievers, and PowerPoint was found to be equally effective for both male and female students.
The document summarizes 3 articles that discuss the pros and cons of using PowerPoint in education. Article 1 examines how PowerPoint presentations can "dumb down" information and lack audience interaction. Article 2 discusses how PowerPoint changes classroom dynamics, but can benefit listeners through visual uniformity. Article 3 finds that using PowerPoint and chalkboards together is more effective for learning than either method alone. The document concludes that PowerPoint presentations have weaknesses in interaction and knowledge retention compared to other teaching methods.
The use and abuse of power point in teachingJessa De Roma
- PowerPoint is a widely used presentation software that originated in business but is now common in education, though its use remains controversial.
- When used appropriately, PowerPoint can enhance teaching and learning by facilitating well-structured presentations that incorporate different media types to appeal to various learning styles.
- However, PowerPoint is often misused by including excessive text and details on slides, relying too heavily on bullet points rather than engaging delivery, and not properly preparing students in its effective use. Presentations should focus on pedagogy over passive knowledge transmission.
Benefits Of Using Powerpoint In The Classroomguest7446625
PowerPoint can be used to create interactive presentations for the classroom containing various media elements. As it is part of the widely available Microsoft Office package, PowerPoint is a versatile and easy-to-use tool for both teachers and students. It allows students to construct creative presentations for projects and assignments, helping capture their attention and interest while also building useful technology skills. Teachers can also use PowerPoint for a variety of activities like flashcards, slideshows, and student portfolios to engage students and present classroom materials.
PowerPoint as an Interactive Teaching ToolGeoff Cain
PowerPoint can be an effective interactive teaching tool if used properly, but it also has some drawbacks if overused or used passively. When used interactively with activities like questions, games, and focusing exercises, it can help students engage with and process information. However, it tends to oversimplify information if it becomes the sole delivery method with too many bullet points and not enough discussion. The key is to use PowerPoint to supplement other materials and activities, not replace discussion or other learning methods.
The document discusses how to effectively use PowerPoint for teaching. It suggests focusing on content over flashy designs, only using pictures that teach concepts, and providing students with outlines or notes to help them learn. While students prefer PowerPoint, research shows basic text-based slides lead to better learning than decks with animations and unrelated images. Formatting tips include using sans-serif fonts and dark text on light backgrounds.
The document discusses using PowerPoint in the classroom. It notes that PowerPoint allows teachers to create presentations that combine visuals, sound, animation and interactivity to support lectures and instruction. Some benefits of using PowerPoint include emphasizing main points, displaying key questions, making lessons more organized and flexible, and modifying presentations for reuse. Creative presentation ideas mentioned include interactive multimedia kits for students, field trip slide shows, autobiographical student stories, and science diagrams.
This document discusses the effective use of PowerPoint as a presentation tool. It describes PowerPoint as a Microsoft program that uses graphical slides to accompany oral presentations. It outlines benefits like increased student engagement through use of multimedia, easy integration of multiple sources of information, and availability of instruction to absent students. Reasons to use PowerPoint in education include enhancing the teaching and learning experience, supporting teachers in structuring presentations professionally, appealing to different learning styles, and allowing distribution of presentations electronically or via portable files.
The document summarizes 3 articles that discuss the pros and cons of using PowerPoint in education. Article 1 examines how PowerPoint presentations can "dumb down" information and lack audience interaction. Article 2 discusses how PowerPoint changes classroom dynamics, but can benefit listeners through visual uniformity. Article 3 finds that using PowerPoint and chalkboards together is more effective for learning than either method alone. The document concludes that PowerPoint presentations have weaknesses in interaction and knowledge retention compared to other teaching methods.
The use and abuse of power point in teachingJessa De Roma
- PowerPoint is a widely used presentation software that originated in business but is now common in education, though its use remains controversial.
- When used appropriately, PowerPoint can enhance teaching and learning by facilitating well-structured presentations that incorporate different media types to appeal to various learning styles.
- However, PowerPoint is often misused by including excessive text and details on slides, relying too heavily on bullet points rather than engaging delivery, and not properly preparing students in its effective use. Presentations should focus on pedagogy over passive knowledge transmission.
Benefits Of Using Powerpoint In The Classroomguest7446625
PowerPoint can be used to create interactive presentations for the classroom containing various media elements. As it is part of the widely available Microsoft Office package, PowerPoint is a versatile and easy-to-use tool for both teachers and students. It allows students to construct creative presentations for projects and assignments, helping capture their attention and interest while also building useful technology skills. Teachers can also use PowerPoint for a variety of activities like flashcards, slideshows, and student portfolios to engage students and present classroom materials.
PowerPoint as an Interactive Teaching ToolGeoff Cain
PowerPoint can be an effective interactive teaching tool if used properly, but it also has some drawbacks if overused or used passively. When used interactively with activities like questions, games, and focusing exercises, it can help students engage with and process information. However, it tends to oversimplify information if it becomes the sole delivery method with too many bullet points and not enough discussion. The key is to use PowerPoint to supplement other materials and activities, not replace discussion or other learning methods.
The document discusses how to effectively use PowerPoint for teaching. It suggests focusing on content over flashy designs, only using pictures that teach concepts, and providing students with outlines or notes to help them learn. While students prefer PowerPoint, research shows basic text-based slides lead to better learning than decks with animations and unrelated images. Formatting tips include using sans-serif fonts and dark text on light backgrounds.
The document discusses using PowerPoint in the classroom. It notes that PowerPoint allows teachers to create presentations that combine visuals, sound, animation and interactivity to support lectures and instruction. Some benefits of using PowerPoint include emphasizing main points, displaying key questions, making lessons more organized and flexible, and modifying presentations for reuse. Creative presentation ideas mentioned include interactive multimedia kits for students, field trip slide shows, autobiographical student stories, and science diagrams.
This document discusses the effective use of PowerPoint as a presentation tool. It describes PowerPoint as a Microsoft program that uses graphical slides to accompany oral presentations. It outlines benefits like increased student engagement through use of multimedia, easy integration of multiple sources of information, and availability of instruction to absent students. Reasons to use PowerPoint in education include enhancing the teaching and learning experience, supporting teachers in structuring presentations professionally, appealing to different learning styles, and allowing distribution of presentations electronically or via portable files.
Power point for English Language TeachingYulia Eolia
PowerPoint can be used effectively in English language teaching for initial teaching, practice and drills, games, and reviewing concepts. It allows teachers to create colorful presentations with text and images that can be modified and reused. PowerPoint presentations engage students visually and appeal to different learning styles. However, teachers need to be careful not to include too much text or images on slides and always have a backup plan in case of technical issues. Overall, PowerPoint is a useful tool that can enhance classroom instruction when used appropriately.
PowerPoint is a widely used presentation tool that allows users to display information through slides containing text, images, and multimedia. It has benefits for sales presentations where professionals can educate audiences about products and services using compelling data visualizations. In education, PowerPoint makes classroom lessons more engaging for students through the use of animation, sound, and images, and mistakes are easy for teachers to edit without having to re-write on a whiteboard.
Presentation sharing uses desktop sharing technology to allow a presenter to share their screen with remote viewers. The presenter can display a PowerPoint presentation, photos, videos or other content for a group to see. Unlike collaborative sharing where all participants can edit content, presentation sharing is one-directional from the presenter to the audience. The presenter sends an invitation with a link and access code for attendees to join the online presentation. Using presentation sharing in the classroom allows teachers to add a visual component to lessons to engage visual learners. Students can watch presentations during class and review them later to help learn and memorize lesson aspects.
- PowerPoint is a presentation program developed by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Office suite that runs on Windows and Mac operating systems. Originally designed for Macintosh computers as "Presenter" in 1987, it was renamed PowerPoint and acquired by Microsoft.
- PowerPoint allows users to create slide presentations consisting of text, graphics, videos and other objects that can be printed, displayed live, or navigated through by a presenter. It provides animation features to emphasize or transition between slides.
- Since its initial release, PowerPoint has become a standard presentation tool used widely in business, education, and other fields to summarize information and engage audiences visually.
This one-day seminar provides hands-on training for teachers to learn how to use Microsoft OneNote to design and deliver engaging learning experiences. The seminar will give examples of best practices from schools around the world and each participant will create at least one learning resource to use in their own school. The seminar is limited to 12-24 attendees who will work in groups of four and need to bring a device meeting the specified Windows and Office requirements. The day-long agenda includes sessions on using OneNote's features to transform learning, both basic and advanced capabilities, and time for teachers to collaborate in creating curricula using OneNote.
PowerPoint can be an effective tool for teaching when used properly in an educational setting. It allows teachers to engage students visually and integrate multimedia like sound and video. Presentations can be created quickly using templates and modified for different classes. Key information and lecture outlines displayed in PowerPoint help students follow along and focus. Slides should use simple designs with minimal text and graphics to avoid distracting students. Instructors must consider whether to post slides online to avoid lowering attendance.
SoftChalk is an interactive lesson planning tool that allows teachers to create engaging content like assessments, activities, videos and more. It allows teachers to collaborate and share lessons. SoftChalk has many features such as charts, flashcards, slideshows and converts lessons into over 20 languages. Lessons can be accessed offline on tablets and phones. SoftChalk tracks scores and integrates with learning management systems. The presenter advocates purchasing SoftChalk as it will save teachers time creating lessons and keep students engaged with interactive content. A training module on Schoology demonstrates how to use SoftChalk.
The document discusses using PowerPoint presentations to engage contemporary learners. It begins by hypothesizing that dynamic presentations using PowerPoint will engage learners more actively. It then outlines the research and variables involved in testing this, including creating a PowerPoint presentation incorporating ICT learning and assessing student engagement. Observations found students were more engaged with the dynamic PowerPoint presentation compared to traditional methods. The conclusion is that PowerPoint can transform information into engaging, interactive lessons when used knowledgeably and creatively for contemporary learners.
This presentation was given at the KSAALT Al Khobar Chapter Mini Conference in December 2015. It aims to give EFL teachers, who know they must embrace technology, but who are reluctant, a starter on how they can use technology in the classroom. The presentation is by no means exhaustive. You may think that you have better tools, in which case feel free to do another presentation, I will watch with interest! Also it does not take into account any software issues that may have developed since it was given. If I have time, I may write a sequel, so . . . . Watch this space!
This document discusses using technology in training. It covers using tools like PowerPoint and webinars to deliver content and engage learners. It also discusses screencasting as an option to create video tutorials. The document provides tips on using different technologies and highlights advantages like being cost-effective and allowing for interactive, remote learning. Examples of topics suitable for tutorials are also discussed.
Nearpod is a tool that allows teachers to create interactive presentations, quizzes, and activities that can be shared synchronously with students or assigned as homework. Teachers can add content like slides, videos, and audio, as well as activities such as open-ended questions, polls, quizzes, and drawing assignments. Students access the presentations using a pin number, and their devices become synchronized with the teacher's device. Students can then participate in interactive activities like taking quizzes, answering questions, and participating in polls on their devices.
The document discusses various technologies that can be used in the classroom, including the internet, SMART/Promethean boards, computers, and document cameras. It provides examples of how each technology can be utilized, such as using the internet for research, playing educational games on computers, and displaying materials on a document camera for all students to see. The document also offers tips for teachers on integrating technology, such as accepting new technologies, learning what other teachers are using, and always having a backup plan in case of technical issues.
This document provides an overview and review of the TEAC 259 course on instructional technology. It discusses the use of technology in teaching and learning, the National Educational Technology Standards, issues in technology integration, and projects completed in the course. Students are instructed to format their e-portfolios properly and submit a final reflection by the due date. The instructor hopes students learned about using technology in the classroom and will be innovative teachers.
Learning outcome and learning process of a student in a blended courseEls Consuegra
This document discusses elements that support learning and productivity in online learning environments. It addresses topics like tools that facilitate knowledge exchange between users and creators, factors that support quality and productivity, necessary infrastructure and instructions, and competencies developed through project-based learning. Reflection is also encouraged on using a selection of tools and on the learning outcome and process of a student in an online course.
This document introduces Nearpod, a software for creating interactive presentations for use on mobile devices in education. It allows teachers to email individualized presentations to students so they can work at their own pace. The interactive presentations keep students engaged with visual and intuitive interactivity. Nearpod may benefit students with special education needs by enabling differentiated instruction and focused peer learning opportunities through the use of mobile technology.
PowerPoint is the author's go-to presentation software from college and high school due to its comfort and familiarity. While using consistent presentation styles like PowerPoint makes it easier for students to learn the material, it can also cause students to lose interest or get bored with repetitive content and presentation methods. For students to learn new presentation techniques, educators must learn them first to teach effectively with varying styles.
The document discusses how to effectively use PowerPoint for teaching and learning. It covers using slides, graphics, multimedia, and hyperlinks to enrich presentations. Printing options like outlines and presentation printouts can help both teachers and students with note taking and reports. Some helpful hints include using sans-serif fonts, limiting unrelated pictures, using dark text on light backgrounds, and keeping presentations short to maintain audience attention. Hyperlinks provide resources for teachers and opportunities for students to enhance learning.
ICT promotes English language use by enabling creative tools like presentations, podcasts and video that allow students to interact with language. Communication tools like email and discussion boards facilitate asynchronous and synchronous interaction. Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills can be developed through e-books, blogs, videos and audio files. Virtual learning environments provide online spaces for students and teachers to organize work. Studies show digital storytelling and ICT use improve students' speaking skills and motivation to learn English.
Power point for English Language TeachingYulia Eolia
PowerPoint can be used effectively in English language teaching for initial teaching, practice and drills, games, and reviewing concepts. It allows teachers to create colorful presentations with text and images that can be modified and reused. PowerPoint presentations engage students visually and appeal to different learning styles. However, teachers need to be careful not to include too much text or images on slides and always have a backup plan in case of technical issues. Overall, PowerPoint is a useful tool that can enhance classroom instruction when used appropriately.
PowerPoint is a widely used presentation tool that allows users to display information through slides containing text, images, and multimedia. It has benefits for sales presentations where professionals can educate audiences about products and services using compelling data visualizations. In education, PowerPoint makes classroom lessons more engaging for students through the use of animation, sound, and images, and mistakes are easy for teachers to edit without having to re-write on a whiteboard.
Presentation sharing uses desktop sharing technology to allow a presenter to share their screen with remote viewers. The presenter can display a PowerPoint presentation, photos, videos or other content for a group to see. Unlike collaborative sharing where all participants can edit content, presentation sharing is one-directional from the presenter to the audience. The presenter sends an invitation with a link and access code for attendees to join the online presentation. Using presentation sharing in the classroom allows teachers to add a visual component to lessons to engage visual learners. Students can watch presentations during class and review them later to help learn and memorize lesson aspects.
- PowerPoint is a presentation program developed by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Office suite that runs on Windows and Mac operating systems. Originally designed for Macintosh computers as "Presenter" in 1987, it was renamed PowerPoint and acquired by Microsoft.
- PowerPoint allows users to create slide presentations consisting of text, graphics, videos and other objects that can be printed, displayed live, or navigated through by a presenter. It provides animation features to emphasize or transition between slides.
- Since its initial release, PowerPoint has become a standard presentation tool used widely in business, education, and other fields to summarize information and engage audiences visually.
This one-day seminar provides hands-on training for teachers to learn how to use Microsoft OneNote to design and deliver engaging learning experiences. The seminar will give examples of best practices from schools around the world and each participant will create at least one learning resource to use in their own school. The seminar is limited to 12-24 attendees who will work in groups of four and need to bring a device meeting the specified Windows and Office requirements. The day-long agenda includes sessions on using OneNote's features to transform learning, both basic and advanced capabilities, and time for teachers to collaborate in creating curricula using OneNote.
PowerPoint can be an effective tool for teaching when used properly in an educational setting. It allows teachers to engage students visually and integrate multimedia like sound and video. Presentations can be created quickly using templates and modified for different classes. Key information and lecture outlines displayed in PowerPoint help students follow along and focus. Slides should use simple designs with minimal text and graphics to avoid distracting students. Instructors must consider whether to post slides online to avoid lowering attendance.
SoftChalk is an interactive lesson planning tool that allows teachers to create engaging content like assessments, activities, videos and more. It allows teachers to collaborate and share lessons. SoftChalk has many features such as charts, flashcards, slideshows and converts lessons into over 20 languages. Lessons can be accessed offline on tablets and phones. SoftChalk tracks scores and integrates with learning management systems. The presenter advocates purchasing SoftChalk as it will save teachers time creating lessons and keep students engaged with interactive content. A training module on Schoology demonstrates how to use SoftChalk.
The document discusses using PowerPoint presentations to engage contemporary learners. It begins by hypothesizing that dynamic presentations using PowerPoint will engage learners more actively. It then outlines the research and variables involved in testing this, including creating a PowerPoint presentation incorporating ICT learning and assessing student engagement. Observations found students were more engaged with the dynamic PowerPoint presentation compared to traditional methods. The conclusion is that PowerPoint can transform information into engaging, interactive lessons when used knowledgeably and creatively for contemporary learners.
This presentation was given at the KSAALT Al Khobar Chapter Mini Conference in December 2015. It aims to give EFL teachers, who know they must embrace technology, but who are reluctant, a starter on how they can use technology in the classroom. The presentation is by no means exhaustive. You may think that you have better tools, in which case feel free to do another presentation, I will watch with interest! Also it does not take into account any software issues that may have developed since it was given. If I have time, I may write a sequel, so . . . . Watch this space!
This document discusses using technology in training. It covers using tools like PowerPoint and webinars to deliver content and engage learners. It also discusses screencasting as an option to create video tutorials. The document provides tips on using different technologies and highlights advantages like being cost-effective and allowing for interactive, remote learning. Examples of topics suitable for tutorials are also discussed.
Nearpod is a tool that allows teachers to create interactive presentations, quizzes, and activities that can be shared synchronously with students or assigned as homework. Teachers can add content like slides, videos, and audio, as well as activities such as open-ended questions, polls, quizzes, and drawing assignments. Students access the presentations using a pin number, and their devices become synchronized with the teacher's device. Students can then participate in interactive activities like taking quizzes, answering questions, and participating in polls on their devices.
The document discusses various technologies that can be used in the classroom, including the internet, SMART/Promethean boards, computers, and document cameras. It provides examples of how each technology can be utilized, such as using the internet for research, playing educational games on computers, and displaying materials on a document camera for all students to see. The document also offers tips for teachers on integrating technology, such as accepting new technologies, learning what other teachers are using, and always having a backup plan in case of technical issues.
This document provides an overview and review of the TEAC 259 course on instructional technology. It discusses the use of technology in teaching and learning, the National Educational Technology Standards, issues in technology integration, and projects completed in the course. Students are instructed to format their e-portfolios properly and submit a final reflection by the due date. The instructor hopes students learned about using technology in the classroom and will be innovative teachers.
Learning outcome and learning process of a student in a blended courseEls Consuegra
This document discusses elements that support learning and productivity in online learning environments. It addresses topics like tools that facilitate knowledge exchange between users and creators, factors that support quality and productivity, necessary infrastructure and instructions, and competencies developed through project-based learning. Reflection is also encouraged on using a selection of tools and on the learning outcome and process of a student in an online course.
This document introduces Nearpod, a software for creating interactive presentations for use on mobile devices in education. It allows teachers to email individualized presentations to students so they can work at their own pace. The interactive presentations keep students engaged with visual and intuitive interactivity. Nearpod may benefit students with special education needs by enabling differentiated instruction and focused peer learning opportunities through the use of mobile technology.
PowerPoint is the author's go-to presentation software from college and high school due to its comfort and familiarity. While using consistent presentation styles like PowerPoint makes it easier for students to learn the material, it can also cause students to lose interest or get bored with repetitive content and presentation methods. For students to learn new presentation techniques, educators must learn them first to teach effectively with varying styles.
The document discusses how to effectively use PowerPoint for teaching and learning. It covers using slides, graphics, multimedia, and hyperlinks to enrich presentations. Printing options like outlines and presentation printouts can help both teachers and students with note taking and reports. Some helpful hints include using sans-serif fonts, limiting unrelated pictures, using dark text on light backgrounds, and keeping presentations short to maintain audience attention. Hyperlinks provide resources for teachers and opportunities for students to enhance learning.
ICT promotes English language use by enabling creative tools like presentations, podcasts and video that allow students to interact with language. Communication tools like email and discussion boards facilitate asynchronous and synchronous interaction. Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills can be developed through e-books, blogs, videos and audio files. Virtual learning environments provide online spaces for students and teachers to organize work. Studies show digital storytelling and ICT use improve students' speaking skills and motivation to learn English.
Educational technology is part of a scientific that is mostly engaged in
education. Actually, this scientific has significant benefits, especially in the
field of education. However, many people do not understand the role of
educational technology in education. This can be seen from the diverse
perspectives of society on educational technology. When it is associated with
educational technology science, there are many views of the community that
are very opposite to the scientific clusters of educational technology taught
from lectures. So, the purpose of this study was to find out the various
perspectives of society regarding educational technology itself. This paper is
presented with the addition of theoretical educational technology clumps.
This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach. This study used
indirect interviews, which means giving unstructured questions but still
focusing on what will be researched. The subjects in this study were six
participants who were people outside the educational technology scientific
clump. In addition, the author also conducted a literature review which was
taken from six articles from three different journals. The results of this study
reveal a diverse picture of views on educational technology. All participants
argue that educational technology has a significant role, but in terms of the
dominant conception they still do not understand it like other scientific. From
the results it can be a separate challenge for educational technology. It can be
used as an alternative reference in improving the quality of educational
technology, either through formal education or other forms.
This research is done by the researcher to investigate kinds of ICT used by English lecturers for non-English Study Program students at IAIN Curup and to investigate the roles of ICT for the English lecturer at IAIN Curup. This research used descriptive quantitative Because the questioner's results were evaluated and explained in the explanatory form.The questionnaire used as the instrument to collect the data. Questionnaire about the ICT used by the English lecturers for non-English Study Program students at IAIN Curup and the role of ICT for English Lecturer. Five processes is used to analyze the data from questionnaires in this research. They are (1) data managing of research result, (2) reading/memoing of result, (3) description of result; (4) classifying of research result and (5) interpreting of research result. The result showed that the lecturers always used three types of ICR in teaching English in the classroom, they were the speaker, educational games, and website resources. The reason for them using three types of ICT because it was easy to use and cheap. In using the ICT, the lecturers have a different opinion about About ICT's role in promoting its learning operations. The use of ICT in the teaching and learning system had 7 (seven) roles. It is about the role of ICT in motivating, attracting, and enhancing the success of learners in studying English.
SHARPENING SKILLS IN USING PRESENTATION TOOLS: STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCESIJITE
Making use of Information and Communication Technology resources is deemed necessary for students.
With this, they need to demonstrate their competence in using various technologies such as Prezi and
PowerPoint to communicate effectively and efficiently. Hence, their experiences in using these presentation
tools is important to assist them in their needs. In this study, all the fourth year Bachelor of Science in
Technology Communication Management students who have used the PowerPoint and Prezi were the
respondents. Survey instruments were given to determine the experiences of students of these technologies
based on their familiarity, skills, and effectiveness in delivering the reports and presentations. It was found
out that students were generally good in using these tools. On the other hand, following the basic rules to
use these presentation tools effectively has to be reinforced in the classroom to enhance and enrich their
learning in sharpening their skills on presentation tools.
SHARPENING SKILLS IN USING PRESENTATION TOOLS: STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCESIJITE
Making use of Information and Communication Technology resources is deemed necessary for students.
With this, they need to demonstrate their competence in using various technologies such as Prezi and
PowerPoint to communicate effectively and efficiently. Hence, their experiences in using these presentation
tools is important to assist them in their needs. In this study, all the fourth year Bachelor of Science in
Technology Communication Management students who have used the PowerPoint and Prezi were the
respondents. Survey instruments were given to determine the experiences of students of these technologies
based on their familiarity, skills, and effectiveness in delivering the reports and presentations. It was found
out that students were generally good in using these tools. On the other hand, following the basic rules to
use these presentation tools effectively has to be reinforced in the classroom to enhance and enrich their
learning in sharpening their skills on presentation tools.
Sharpening Skills In Using Presentation Tools: Students' Experiences IJITE
Making use of Information and Communication Technology resources is deemed necessary for students.
With this, they need to demonstrate their competence in using various technologies such as Prezi and
PowerPoint to communicate effectively and efficiently. Hence, their experiences in using these presentation
tools is important to assist them in their needs. In this study, all the fourth year Bachelor of Science in
Technology Communication Management students who have used the PowerPoint and Prezi were the
respondents. Survey instruments were given to determine the experiences of students of these technologies
based on their familiarity, skills, and effectiveness in delivering the reports and presentations. It was found
out that students were generally good in using these tools. On the other hand, following the basic rules to
use these presentation tools effectively has to be reinforced in the classroom to enhance and enrich their
learning in sharpening their skills on presentation tools.
SHARPENING SKILLS IN USING PRESENTATION TOOLS: STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCESIJITE
Making use of Information and Communication Technology resources is deemed necessary for students.
With this, they need to demonstrate their competence in using various technologies such as Prezi and
PowerPoint to communicate effectively and efficiently. Hence, their experiences in using these presentation
tools is important to assist them in their needs. In this study, all the fourth year Bachelor of Science in
Technology Communication Management students who have used the PowerPoint and Prezi were the
respondents. Survey instruments were given to determine the experiences of students of these technologies
based on their familiarity, skills, and effectiveness in delivering the reports and presentations. It was found
out that students were generally good in using these tools. On the other hand, following the basic rules to
use these presentation tools effectively has to be reinforced in the classroom to enhance and enrich their
learning in sharpening their skills on presentation tools.
Making use of Information and Communication Technology resources is deemed necessary for students.
With this, they need to demonstrate their competence in using various technologies such as Prezi and
PowerPoint to communicate effectively and efficiently. Hence, their experiences in using these presentation
tools is important to assist them in their needs. In this study, all the fourth year Bachelor of Science in
Technology Communication Management students who have used the PowerPoint and Prezi were the
respondents. Survey instruments were given to determine the experiences of students of these technologies
based on their familiarity, skills, and effectiveness in delivering the reports and presentations. It was found
out that students were generally good in using these tools. On the other hand, following the basic rules to
use these presentation tools effectively has to be reinforced in the classroom to enhance and enrich their
learning in sharpening their skills on presentation tools.
1) The document discusses the use of educational technology and other learning resources in language teaching. It presents an overview of modern teaching practices using computers and the Internet in the classroom.
2) A case study is described that examined the impact of an educational technology program called Intel Teach on students compared to a control group where traditional teaching methods were used. Assessment results showed students in the technology-integrated group performed better.
3) The case study found that the technology program improved students' computer skills and attitudes towards technology use, supporting theories that students learn in different ways and benefit from more hands-on, collaborative, project-based approaches.
This document discusses developing a math course for 1st grade students on the World Wide Education online learning platform. It will use Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) as a framework to design the course. A survey will be used to evaluate teachers' perceptions of teaching effectiveness on the platform. Student grades and engagement will also be compared between traditional and online courses to evaluate learning effectiveness. The goal is to determine if the integration of math content, interactive technology, and student-centered teaching improves learning outcomes for students on the online platform.
Utilization of technology in the classroomroshaniraj
This document outlines a study on the utilization of technology in the classroom with the help of professional development for teachers. It discusses how professional development can train teachers, as digital immigrants, to better use educational technologies. The study aims to understand why teachers are not using technologies like multimedia and determine how professional development can help address this. It will focus on elementary school teachers and students, collecting data through surveys, observations, interviews and analyzing students' work before and after the teachers receive professional development. The literature review discusses past research that found a lack of technology training for teachers and the goal of professional development to integrate technologies into teaching.
The impact of information and communication technology (ict) on teacher educa...Tariq Ghayyur
1) The document discusses the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on teacher education programs and professional development in Nigeria.
2) It finds that ICT has a significant relationship with effective lesson presentation, access to teaching materials, student learning outcomes, and teacher professional development.
3) The document recommends that the government provide adequate ICT infrastructure and accessories in colleges of education, adequate funding and electricity, and organize refresher courses for teachers on using ICT.
This paper discusses the impact of technology on education. It argues that technology can have positive effects on academic performance and meaningful learning when integrated properly into the classroom. When teachers are high-level users of technology and use it to support real-world simulations and applications, students score higher on standardized tests and show improved problem-solving skills. For learning to be meaningful, technology must be used in a way that connects to students' prior knowledge and experiences.
Extent of Utilization of E-Learning Resources for Instructional Delivery by O...Premier Publishers
The need to equip prospective office technology managers with competencies for sustained relevance in the era of office automation necessitated the study to determine the extent e-learning resources are utilized for instructional delivery by Office Technology and Management lecturers in polytechnics in South-East Nigeria. One research question guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of 80 lecturers in all the public polytechnics in the area was studied without sampling because the size was small. A 5-point rating scale questionnaire containing 23 items, and validated by experts was used for data collection. Pilot test was used to establish the reliability of the instrument with Cronbach Alpha and a reliability coefficient value of 0.79 was obtained. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research question and determine the homogeneity of the respondents’ views while the hypotheses were tested with t-test at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that the lecturers rarely utilize e-learning resources for instructional delivery. Based on the findings, it was concluded that inadequate utilization of e-learning resources in the programme is a major contributory factor to the ineffective duty performance of the products in offices of the current era. Consequently, it was recommended that management of the polytechnics should sponsor their lecturers to short time courses and conferences to equip them with competencies for e-learning utilization in order to improve the quality of their products.
IMPACT OF CAI AND SCHOOL TYPE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN BASIC TE...abdullahi yunusa
This document summarizes a study on the impact of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and school type on student academic performance in basic technology in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The study used a quasi-experimental design with an experimental group receiving CAI and a control group receiving traditional instruction. Results found no significant differences between CAI and traditional instruction, or between students at day schools versus boarding schools. The outcome may be due to factors like student familiarity with computers and cognitive strategies. It is recommended that teachers be trained to ensure students acquire reading, writing, and technical skills for effective learning both with and without technology.
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Effectiveness of power point presentation on students’ cognitive achievement in technical drawing
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Effectiveness of Powerpoint Presentation
On Students’ Cognitive Achievement in
Technical Drawing
Amosa Isiaka Gambari, [1], Hamdalat Taiwo Yusuf [2] , Sherifat Adepeju
Balogun [3]
[1] Federal University, Nigeria
gambari@futminna.edu.ng
[2] University of Ilorin,
Nigeria
hamdallatyusuf@yahoo.com
[3] Intelligence Quotient Academy,
Nigeria
pejuadepeju@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This paper discusses importance of technology education and evidence of declining
performance of junior secondary school students in basic technology subject. Benefits of
PowerPoint presentation in classroom instruction as a means to improve classroom
teaching in the developing countries are also discussed. The effectiveness of PowerPoint
Presentation (PPT) for teaching Technical Drawing concepts in Basic Technology was
determined using a pretest-posttest, non-equivalent, non-randomized experimental group
design. A 2x2x3 factorial design was employed. One hundred JSS 1 students (53 male and
47 female) categorized into 29 high, 54 medium and 17 low achievers from two secondary
schools in Abuja Metropolis formed the sample. The schools were randomly assigned to
experimental and control groups. The experimental group was taught some selected
concepts from Technical Drawing using PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) while Chalkboard
method (CB) was used for the control group. A validated Technical Drawing Achievement
Test (TDAT) comprising a 25-item multiple-choice test was employed for data collection.
The reliability coefficient of TDAT was .88 using Kuder-Richardson (KR-20). The hypotheses
were tested using ANCOVA and Sidak post-hoc analysis. Results revealed that the students
taught with PPT performed better than their counterparts taught with CB. Also, high
achievers performed better than medium and low achievers respectfully. The PPT was
found also to be gender friendly. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the use
of PPT should be encouraged in Nigerian schools.
Keywords:
PowerPoint Presentation, Technical Drawing, Cognitive
Achievement, Gender, Achievement Levels
INTRODUCTION
The instructional delivery mode employed by the teacher plays an important role in skills acquisition
and meaningful learning. Huge and giant strides have been made in countries such as Hong Kong, Japan,
Thailand, Singapore and others achieved in technology, economic empowerment and self reliance can be
attributed to among others, effective teaching and learning. The importance of education and mode of
instruction cannot be over stressed in this era of Science, Technology and Mathematics, driven by ICT.
Science, Technology and Engineering have much to offer in economic development and provision of
modern conveniences to mankind. This is why governments, institutions and managements emphasize the
need for a practically oriented technical education curriculum and the need also to provide effective media
for teaching technical subjects in Nigerian schools and colleges (Abd-El-Aziz, 2014). Most of Nigerian
classrooms from pre-primary to tertiary institutions are dominated by chalkboards and marker-boards. The
limitations of these types of instructional delivery mode include: ineffectiveness for very large group
instruction; inability to allow information storage for future use; inability to accommodate illustrations to
support the teaching; health hazard for teachers from chalk particles; it makes learning uninteresting, among
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other (Aliyu, 2003). To improve student achievement in technology related subjects in Nigeria, it is necessary
to have a paradigm shift and join the developed world in embracing constructivist approach to teaching and
learning. Such approach should be used in the country’s educational system beginning from the basic school
level up to the university. The use of PowerPoint slides for teaching is one of the right directions to achieve
such shift (Uz, Orhan, & Bilgiç, 2010).
PowerPoint is part of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) program developed by
Microsoft in 1987. It is an application program of presentation bundled in Microsoft office (El-Ikhan, 2010).
It consists of slides allowing the user to present messages (Asogwa, 2011). Information prepared on a
computer could be better projected for larger audience using a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or DLP projector.
PowerPoint presentation could be used in the classroom for supporting student learning by combining
computer and projector to display slides for illustrating a lesson.
Potentials of Microsoft PowerPoint include: its ability to do spell check, allowing the user to add,
correct, make changes to the lessons, and finally use printout materials for students’ personal use
(Teachnology.com, 2007). PowerPoint gives the user the opportunity to incorporate visual and auditory
aspects to a presentation. It permit variety of manipulations by editing or text modification, removal of
existing slides and addition of new slides to make lesson more organized and flexible. PowerPoint
presentations can be regarded as a good instructional medium and a key for facilitating an effective teaching-
learning process. It would therefore not be out of place to explore such instructional medium in the field of
Technical Drawing of Basic Technology at Junior Secondary Level.
Proponents of PowerPoint argued that it increases visual quality in the learning process. They also
contend that it takes less time to present a subject matter; therefore, more materials can be covered in the
classroom. Opponents of PowerPoint believe that it diminishes creativity and innovation besides elevating
format over content, betraying an attitude of commercialism that turns everything into a sales pitch (Tufte,
2003). Supporters of Power Point believe that it helps to keep students’ interest and attention on the lecture
(Szabo & Hastings, 2000), improves student learning (Lowry, 1999), and aids explanations of complex
illustrations (Apperson, Laws, & Scepansky, 2006). On the other hand, Creed (1997) describes PowerPoint as
a teacher-centered instructional tool that nourishes teacher-controlled lectures. Similarly, Tufte (2006)
points out that PowerPoint reduces the analytical quality of a presentation, limits the amount of detail that
can be presented, and often weakens verbal and spatial thinking.
Cognitive achievement connotes attainment in a school subject as symbolized by a score or mark on
an achievement test (Okoro, 2002) while Antherson (2003) contended that cognitive achievement depends
on several factors among which are the instructional methods, learning environment and the learner. The
brain does not pay attention to boring things. What makes PowerPoint presentations so effective is that they
add complementary, multisensory events designed to spark an emotional response among audience
members. This helps maintain audience attention and improves cognitive achievement. The most effective
presentations are the ones that are informative, educational, and entertaining (Gallo, 2009).
In recent years, studies have indicated conflicting findings about PowerPoint effectiveness in
improving student learning (Craig & Amernic, 2006; Levasseur & Sawyer, 2006). For instance, Gier and Kreiner
(2009) who studied the effectiveness of PowerPoint in a psychology class concluded that when students were
actively engaged in the class using PowerPoint presentation, information retention increased. Another
similar study conducted by Nouri and Shahid (2005) reported that students in a PowerPoint section of an
Accounting Principles II class perceived higher understandability of the presented materials than their
counterpart in another class. However, Daniels (1999) studied the effectiveness of PowerPoint in a college
level economics class and found no significant difference in student performance. Another study on
engineering students by Savoy et al. (2009) showed that there was no evidence that PowerPoint can enhance
students’ performance more than the traditional lectures. Similarly, Apperson et al. (2006); Bartsch and
Cobern (2003); Beets and Lobingier (2001) Susskind (2005); and Szabo and Hastings (2000) found little effects
of PowerPoint on students’ academic achievement.
In Nigeria, and perhaps the whole of Africa, gender bias is still very prevalent (Arigbabu & Mji, 2004).
Many researchers identified gender as one of the factors influencing students’ performance in science and
technology at the Secondary School level. On the contrary, some researchers reported no significant
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difference in the cognitive, affective and psychomotor skill achievements of students by gender (Arigbabu &
Mji, 2004; David & Stanley, 2000; Din, Ming, & Esther, 2004; Freedman, 2002; Sungur & Tekkaya 2003).
Ogunkola and Bilesanmi-Awoderu (2000) carried out research on the effectiveness of two teaching methods
on students’ achievement in Biology and found that their achievement was not sensitive to gender. The
findings of Yusuf and Afolabi (2010) and Oludipe (2012) showed that gender had no influence on the students’
performance when they were taught biology and basic science respectively.
The issue of students’ achievement level as a cause of differential learning outcome has attracted the
attention of educational researchers. In Nigerian classrooms, students with different ability levels are mixed
together in the same classroom and given the same treatment without considering their individual
differences (Yusuf, 2004). Researchers have found that high ability students do perform better than the
medium and lower ability students in such situations (Gambari, 2010). Studies on influence of achievement
levels on student performance are inconclusive. For instance, Adegoke (2010) reported that only the high
ability students benefit from the conventional method of teaching. Fajola (2000), Aluko (2004), Ige (2004),
and Gambari and Olumorin (2013) found that high and medium achievers were favored than low achievers
in cooperative learning. However, Yusuf (2004) revealed that achievement levels had no influence on learner
academic performance. Part of this study examined the influence of achievement levels on students’
performance in Technical Drawing.
The use of Microsoft PowerPoint presentation as an instructional medium for teaching Technical
Drawing aspects of Basic Technology is novel in Nigerian public schools. Meanwhile, further exploration
needs to be conducted to extend and optimize the benefits of Microsoft PowerPoint presentation to other
technical and vocational subjects involving skills acquisition in order to make a paradigm shift to the new era
of Information and Communications Technology. Much has not been done on the influence of PowerPoint
presentation on students’ achievement in Nigeria. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to examine the
effectiveness of PowerPoint presentations on students’ achievement in a Technical Drawing class at junior
secondary school level in Nigeria.
Research Hypotheses
The following hypotheses were formulated to guide the study:
(i) There is no significant difference in the mean achievement scores of students taught
Technical Drawing using PowerPoint Presentation and those taught with chalkboard.
(ii) There is no significant difference in the mean achievement scores of male and female
students taught Technical Drawing using PowerPoint Presentation.
(iii) There is no significant difference in the mean achievement scores of high, medium and low
achievers students using PowerPoint Presentation.
METHODOLOGY
A quasi-experimental design using non-randomized, non-equivalent, pretest, posttest experimental
group design was adopted for this study. Two levels of independent variables (experimental and control
groups), two levels of gender (male and female) and three levels of academic achievement (high, medium
and low) were investigated on students’ performance in Technical Drawing. The research design layout is as
shown in Table 1.
Table 1 Research Design of the Study
Groups Pretest Treatment Posttest
Experimental
Control
O1
O3
PowerPoint
Chalkboard
O2
O4
Purposive sampling technique was used to select two schools in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)
for the study. The schools were sampled based on facilities and manpower, school type (public schools),
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gender composition (co-educational schools). The two schools were randomly assigned to experimental
group (PowerPoint group) and control group (Chalkboard group) respectively. Intact classes of the students
classified into gender (male and female) and achievement levels (high, medium and low). The distribution of
sample for the study is shown in Table 2.
Table 2 Distribution of Sample for the Study
Groups Gender Achievement Levels
Male Female High Medium Low
PPT 22 23 14 21 10
CB 31 24 15 33 7
From Table 1, the groups comprised a total of 100 students; 45 students were taught Technical
Drawing using PowerPoint presentation (PPT) (Experimental Group), and 55 students were exposed to
Chalkboard method as a normal medium of instruction (Control group).
Research Instruments
The PowerPoint (PPT) with the Technical Drawing contents was presented using laptop and a Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) projector. The teacher presents information and displays animation of the contents in
2-dimimensional view to the learners using PPT on each of the eight units in Technical Drawing. Technical
Drawing Achievement Test (TDAT) was a researcher-developed instrument used in collecting data for the
study. It consists of section 1 and 2. Section 1 elicited students’ biodata such as name of school, class, gender,
and level of students’ achievement. Section 2 of the TDAT consists of 25-multiple-choice test items with five
options (A-E). The TDAT was validated by experts in the Industrial and Technology Education Department,
Basic Technology subject teachers, and Test and measurement specialists from the National Examinations
Council (NECO, Minna). Its reliability coefficient was obtained as .84 using Kuder Richardson (KR-21).
The study lasted four weeks. The researcher administered the TDAT on sample students as pretest to
ascertain the equivalence of the students before the treatment. Treatment followed immediately; thereafter
TDAT was administered as posttest to measure the achievement of the sample students in each group. The
scores obtained were analyzed based on the stated hypotheses, using ANCOVA. Where differences were
established, Scheffe’s post-hoc was used to locate the direction of the difference. Graphical representations
were also used to show some illustrations. The significance of the statistical analyses was ascertained at .05
alpha level.
RESULTS
The results are presented in line with the formulated hypotheses:
Ho1: There is no significant difference in the mean achievement scores of students taught Technical
Drawing using PowerPoint Presentation and those taught with chalkboard.
To determine whether there was significant difference in the post-test mean scores of students
exposed to PowerPoint and those taught with Chalkboard, data were analyzed using the analysis of
covariance (ANCOVA). Table 3 shows the result of the analysis.
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Table 3 ANCOVA posttest on experimental (PPT) and control (Chalkboard) groups
Source of Variation
Type III Sum of
Squares
df Mean Square F
Significance
of F
Covariate
(Pre-test)
7449.383 1 7449.383 115.397 0.000
Main Effect
(Treatment)
517.769 1 517.769 8.021 0.000
Model 7982.334 2 3991.167 61.826 0.000
Residual 6261.776 97 64.554
Total 445499.000 100
Table 3 shows that F(1, 91) = 11.039, p = 0.001 for the main effect (treatment) was significant,
indicating that the method of instruction produced a significant effect on the achievement scores of students
when covariate effect (pre-test) was controlled. The result indicates that there was significant difference
between students exposed to PPT and those exposed to Chalkboard.
The performance of students in the two groups was further compared and the results are shown in
Table 3 and graphically illustrated in Figure 1.
Table 3 Mean Gain Scores of Students Taught Technical Drawing Using PPT and Chalkboard
Group Pretest Posttest Mean Gain Score
PPT 18.00 68.22 50.22
Chalkboard 9.98 63.58 53.60
Table 3 shows Chalkboard group (CB) had higher mean gain score of 53.60; followed by PowerPoint
Presentation (PPT) with mean gain scores of 50.22. This shows both the groups benefited from the treatment,
with PPT having the highest posttest performance mean than those taught with CB. However, those in CB
group have higher mean gain than those in PPT.
Fig. 1. Graphical illustration of students exposed to PPT and Chalkboard.
Hypothesis Two: There is no significant difference in the mean achievement scores of male and female
students taught Technical Drawing using PowerPoint Presentation.
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To determine whether there was significant difference in the post-test mean scores of male and female
students using PowerPoint (PPT), data were analyzed using the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The results
of the analysis are shown in Table 4.
Table 4 ANCOVA Posttest on Male and Female Students in PPT Group
Source of Variation Sum of Square df
Mean
Square
F Significance (P)
Covariate
(Pretest)
3279.717 1 3279.717 34.997 0.000
Main Effect
(Gender)
159.013 1 0159.013 1.697 0.200
Model 3288.2979a
2 1644.148 17.544 0.000
Residual 3936.014 42 93.715
Total 178226.000 45
Table 4 shows the result of the hypothesis three. The hypothesis was tested using the pretest mean
scores of both male and female students taught using PPT as covariate for the analysis of Covariance. The F
value of 1.697 was not significant at the .05 alpha level [F (1, 42) = 1.697, p > .05)]. The result shows that
there was no significant difference in the performance of male and female students taught using PPT. On this
basis, the hypothesis two is not rejected. This shows that there is no statistical difference in the achievements
of male and female students taught with PPT.
The mean gain scores between the pretest and posttest among male and female in the PPT
group were tabulated and graphically illustrated as shown in Table 5 and Figure 2.
Table 5 Mean gain scores of male and female students taught Technical Drawing using PPT
Group Pretest Posttest Mean Gain Score
Male 19.05 62.09 43.04
Female 17.00 61.22 44.22
Table 5 shows that female students had higher mean gain score of 44.22 while the male students had
mean gain score of 43.04. This shows that all the groups benefited from the treatment, with female students
having better performance and mean gain than the male students. The comparison in the mean scores
between their pretest and posttest is shown in Figure 2.
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Figure 2. Performances of male and female students’ taught using PPT
Hypothesis Three: There is no significant difference in the mean achievement scores of high, medium
and low achiever students using PowerPoint Presentation.
To determine whether there was significant difference in the post-test mean scores of high, medium
and low achievement students, data were analyzed using the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Table 5 shows
analysis of the result.
Table 5 ANCOVA Posttest of High, Medium and Low Achievers in PPT Group
Source of Variation Sum of Square df
Mean
Square
F Significance (p)
Covariate
(Pretest)
742.101 1 742.101 10.857 0.002
Main Effect
(Ability)
1292.632 2 646.316 9.456 0.000
Model 4421961a
3 1473.972 21.565 0.000
Residual 2802.395 41 68.351
Total 178226.00 45
Table 5 presents the result of the analysis of covariance using the pretest scores of students in the
three achievement levels as covariates. The result shows that F-value of 9.456 for the main effect was
significant at .05 alpha level [F (2, 41) = 9.456, p < .05]. This means that there is statistically significant
difference in the posttest mean scores of the high, medium and low achievement levels students. On this
basis, hypothesis three was rejected. Therefore, there is a significant difference in the performance of high,
medium and low achievement levels students taught using PPT. Sidak post-hoc analysis was used to
determine the direction of difference among the three Achievement levels. The result of the analysis is shown
in Table 6.
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Table 6 Sidak Post-hoc Analysis of Significant Difference in Mean Score Achievement Levels of Students
Taught Using PPT
Variable (i) Variable (j) Mean Difference Significance Level
High Medium 7.740*
0.039
Low 17.758*
0.000
Medium High 7.740*
0.039
Low 10.019*
0.017
Low High 17.758*
0.000
Medium 10.019*
0.017
Table 6 shows there are significant differences in posttest mean scores between the high and medium
Achievement levels students in favor of high Achievement level students (mean diff = 7.740, p = .039) and
between the high and low Achievement levels students favoring the high Achievement level students (mean
diff = 17.758, p = .000). It also shows that there is a significant difference between the posttest mean scores
of medium and low Achievement levels students taught using PPT in favour of medium achievers (mean diff
=10.019, p = .017). Table 7 shows the main gain scores for the three Achievement levels.
Table 7 Mean gain scores of students taught with PPT on the basis of achievement levels
Group Pretest Posttest Mean Gain Score
High 20.36 72.21 51.85
Medium 18.05 61.52 43.47
Low 14.60 47.10 32.50
Table 7 shows that high achievers had mean gain of 51.85, followed by the medium achiever with
mean gain score of 43.47 and then the low achievers with mean gain score of 32.50. This shows that all the
three levels of students benefited from the treatment but high achievement level students benefited more.
The mean gain scores of the three achievement levels are graphically illustrated in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Achievement levels of students’ taught Using PPT
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DISCUSSION
The results of testing hypothesis one reveals that there is a significant difference in the learning
achievements in favor of the group taught technical drawing concept using PowerPoint presentation. This
result agrees with the findings of Gier and Kreiner (2009) who reported that PowerPoint increased students’
retention in a psychology class. It also supported the findings of Nouri and Shahid (2005) that students in
PowerPoint Accounting Principles II class perceived higher understandability of the presented materials than
their counterparts in a non-PowerPoint class. However, the results of this study disagree with Savoy et al.
(2009), Apperson et al. (2006), Bartsch and Cobern (2003), Beets and Lobingier (2001) Susskind (2005), and
Szabo and Hastings (2000) who did not find any beneficial effects of PowerPoint on students’ academic
achievement.
The results of hypothesis two shows that there is no gender effect on the achievement of male and
female students taught isometric and orthographic projection concepts with IWB. This finding is in agreement
with the results of Ogunkola and Bilesanmi-Awoderu (2000) who carried out research on the effectiveness
of two teaching methods on students’ achievement in Biology and found that their achievement was not
sensitive to gender. The findings also agree with Gambari (2010), Oludipe (2012) and Yusuf and Afolabi (2010)
which showed that gender had no influence on students’ performance in physics, biology and basic science
respectively.
The results of hypothesis three test revealed that there is a significant difference in the mean
achievements in favor of the high achievers taught technical drawing concepts with PPT. This result agrees
with the findings of Adegoke (2010) and Gambari and Olumorin (2013) in physics, Aluko (2004) in chemistry,
Fajola (2000) in biology, Gambari (2010) and Yusuf (2004) in social studies which revealed that high ability
students do perform better than the medium and lower ability students. However, Yusuf (2004) revealed
that achievement levels had no influence on learner academic performance.
CONCLUSION
The paper identified the needs to shift from traditional talk-and-chalk method of teaching to
PowerPoint presentation based on its benefits to teachers and students. It was observed that students
exposed to PowerPoint presentation (PPT) performed better than their counterparts taught with chalkboard
method of teaching. The innovative technology using PPT seems to be the answer. It was found to be effective
in teaching Technical Drawing and benefits high, medium and low achievers students, and is also gender
friendly.
RECOMMENDATIONS
In this space age, Nigerian schools and educators are expected to be in the vanguard to propel the use
of various ICT tools in promoting effective teaching and learning. Therefore, it is recommended that the use
of IWB (PPT) should be encouraged in Nigerian schools especially for teaching technological based and other
practical oriented courses. This could be achieved if government and other education stakeholders could
provide IWB (PPT) to schools with adequate infrastructure and training of teachers on its usage.
Recommendations
1. Teachers should be encouraged to use IWB with PowerPoint presentation in teaching basic
technology at junior secondary school.
2. Since the findings of this study show that low and medium achievers benefited and
performed better when taught with PowerPoint presentation, therefore, Nigerian public schools should be
equipped with necessary ICT facilities to leverage the potentials of PowerPoint presentation and improve
student performance.
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3. Further empirical studies should be carried out on the use of PowerPoint presentation for
instructional purposes, on different subjects and at different levels to provide sound basis for the integration
of PowerPoint in Nigerian schools.
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