Teaching Effectively with PowerPoint

When effectively planned and designed appropriately, PowerPoint can enhance the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning. In this workshop, we will cover best practices for designing slides for instruction that encourage student engagement with course material. This workshop may be counted toward the Educational Technology concentration of the Achievement in Pedagogy Badge, offered through the Graduate Student Teaching Initiative. For more information, visit the Achievement in Pedagogy Badge website or contact teaching@pitt.edu. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: Use best practices to increase interactivity and engagement between students and between students and instructors.Identify and avoid common drawbacks of using PowerPointDesign and present an effective PowerPoint presentation