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Why do 60% of students find their lectures boring?

I just found a great article by Sandi Mann in The Guardian, called, “Why do 60% of students find their lectures boring? (Dr. Sandi Mann is senior lecturer in occupational psychology at the University of Central Lancashire in the UK.) You can probably guess what’s coming.

“One of the main contributors to student boredom [...]

Using PowerPoint for Best Educational Outcomes

Last week, I spoke to a group of faculty during a Faculty Development program at Maharishi University of Management. The topic was “Using PowerPoint for Best Educational Outcomes.” It was well received and after posting a link on Twitter to the handout, it’s been downloaded over 800 times! If you’re an educator or trainer, [...]

PowerPoint and the Future of Education

Learn how PowerPoint is being used in class, for distance learning, and for web-based education. Click here to view the presentation.

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PowerPoint principles for education

Most advice about using Microsoft PowerPoint is geared toward business users. Experts speak of creating presentations that entertain and motivate, while acknowledging that listeners can only absorb a small amount of information in one sitting.

But if you’re a teacher, let’s say in high school or college, your goals are different. Rather than [...]

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