Beyond Bullets and Backgrounds
PowerPoint remains the primary visual aid in most learning environments, yet its typical use often undermines rather than enhances learning. Slide decks crammed with text, presenters who simply read their slides, and static presentations that dictate a rigid delivery sequence are pervasive problems that diminish engagement and retention.
This power session focuses specifically on PowerPoint techniques for live instruction that complement the learning process rather than competing with it. You’ll discover practical approaches for designing slides that support rather than replace your teaching, methods for using PowerPoint dynamically during delivery, and techniques for maintaining learner attention on you rather than your slides.
From creating visually focused slides that enhance comprehension to mastering the technical aspects of non-linear navigation during discussions, you’ll learn to transform PowerPoint from a lecture crutch into a powerful facilitation tool. Stop letting your slides dictate your teaching flow or distract from key learning moments. Start using PowerPoint as it was meant to be used—as a visual enhancement that elevates your instruction while keeping the focus where it belongs: on the learning experience.
