Reflection 7

WHAT?

I realized during one of the days in chapel, that almost every chapel speaker uses a PowerPoint. Some PowerPoint presentations have been very helpful to the understanding of the message. Many have helped me to engage in the sermon. However, some speakers rely too much on their PowerPoint presentations. Instead of teaching to the students of Northwest University, they teach to their podium and to their PowerPoint slides.

SO WHAT?

Because of this, students become disengaged to the message that the speaker has to bring. I see this happening in classrooms throughout the world. A lot of times, teachers do a great job of utilizing the technology offered in their classrooms. However, some teachers get so caught up in the technology that they forget to teach to the students.

NOW WHAT?

Remember that technology is a tool for teaching. Technology should not do the teaching. Imagine if the chapel speakers actually spoke instead of relied upon their PowerPoints. If their PowerPoints were used as a tool, rather than a crutch or dependence, how much more would the students be interested in what they have to say?