PowerPoint presentations to a virtual audience is the MOST frequently used feature, and ranks the highest for Ease of Use within SLS among The eLearning Guild’s members. This will be an interesting data point to watch in the future. 20 years of trainers and educators creating PowerPoint presentations builds quite a large library of content. So, are we delivering the same PowerPoint presentations virtually that we used to deliver in the classroom? Will instructional designers begin to design courses utilizing different tools and modalities leaving out the need for PowerPoint presentations?
This brings up a good question as new technologies are emerging, along with the prevalence of Web 2.0 tools. We assume that as time progresses many of the available tools along with emerging technologies will replace the "standard", PowerPoint. Of course, technology is making PowerPoint presentations more accessible via the web. Sites such as authorSTREAM allow one to upload presentations, sync them with audio, and make them more interactive. How long will PowerPoint be the standard for presenting information? Are there tools that will replace the ubiquitous digital presentation tool?
It may be difficult for the educational sector to break away from PowerPoint as the Microsoft Office products are deeply embedded in education. Of course, as long as it proves to be a useful tool, why would we move away from it? If it ain't broke, don't fit it.
The full article can be viewed at: http://www.elearningguild.net/research/?cat=4
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