The article talks about the rise of the Power Point as a tool for teaching and giving presentations to large groups of people. It notes that people were forced to lecture to make their arguments clear, but with power points the entire lecture can be condensed to just the main ideas. It's convenient, but the article questions the implications it has for our learning and development. It states thet Power points take away creativity in presentations, and keep the topic presented from being fully discussed. It notes that the Power Point was invented in 1984, the year of George Orwell's famous book on a brainwashed society. Power Points greatly resemble assembly lines and pre-made products, not something truly stimulating and engaging.
I don't agree very strongly with the author, but I can see the point that the essay makes. I think Power Points are convenient, and we as students have little time as it is; not enough to devise a new way of presenting something every time. I do agree that normal lectures are often more engaging and thought-provoking than lectures with Power Point Presentations; then again it does depend on the teacher. there are good and bad lecturers, as well as good and bad "Power Pointers". The article is excellently written, sparking internal debate within the reader, and possibly future external debates. The author is bold in their article, but doesn't appear to commit logical fallacies; they don't necessarily attack any particular group, and they make well-rounded arguments.
http://bradley.bradley.edu/~ell/nmt/04/concept4b1.html
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