One of the most important things I learned this whole school year was how to give an effective presentation. It is one of the few things I've been taught that is directly used in the "real world." It is vital to pretty much any profession, and all forms of higher education. So then why are the majority of presentations poorly created and designed, presentations used by such prestigious organizations as NASA and the U.S military?
There are many pros and cons to powerpoint presentations. Although powerpoint can often contribute to lazy speaking styles, an overload of information, and general clutter; it does provide easy and efficent visual aid. Before powerpoint was created, presentations generally included speaker talking with more audience interaction while scribbling on a whiteboard for their much-needed visuals. So which one's better? Is the world better off without powerpoint?
No, the world is not. Powerpoint can be an effective and engaging form of presentation when used correctly. What we learned in class is essential in creating a society that can make effective presenations, and thus avoid often times dangerous consequences. Learning how to do effective powerpoint presenations should become a standard part of a high school education course, for the sake of the droop-eyed audience of the future.
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