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A closer look at PowerPoint.

Martha Driessnack1

  • 1Oregon Health & Science University, School of Nursing, Portland, Oregon, USA. driessna@ohsu.edu

The Journal of Nursing Education
|September 1, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This essay encourages nursing students and faculty to critically examine the widespread use of PowerPoint presentations in education. It explores the potential hidden costs and underlying messages within these common teaching tools.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • PowerPoint presentations are ubiquitous in nursing education.
  • Their pervasiveness warrants critical reflection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prompt nursing students and faculty to analyze the impact of PowerPoint.
  • To uncover potential hidden costs and messages in slide presentations.

Main Methods:

  • Reflective essay format.
  • Critical analysis of presentation culture in nursing education.

Main Results:

  • Identifies the need for deeper consideration of presentation methods.
  • Suggests that common use may obscure important educational nuances.

Conclusions:

  • Encourages a more mindful approach to using presentation technology.
  • Advocates for evaluating the true educational value beyond mere delivery.