Using Ppt Handouts

http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/tutorials/powerpoint/handouts.html

I'm not sure if someone else had posted this site or not. There are so many! If I've repeated it, I guess great minds think alike :)This site had some interesting information about using handouts for a ppt presentation to guide students' study and encouraged active participation. I know for me personally, I find it beneficial to receive the ppt handouts during a presentation as I find it easier to follow along and see what's coming up next in the discussion. I'm a visual and kinesthetic learner, so I prefer the ppt presentation and the handout. The article goes on to say that "when used appropriately, PowerPoint handouts can improve student learning by structuring study time, encouraging critical thinking, preparing students for lecture, and providing opportunities for active learning during the course of the session". This would be more applicable for older grades.
They also provide visual samples of what the ppt slide would look like in compared to what the ppt handout would look like.I absolutely agree with the point that students shouldn't be "mere stenographers". With the help of the handout, students are encouraged to take notes on what's important–application, synthesis, evaluation. The site also provides a mini-workshop via video on how to effectively implement a ppt presentation into your class.
Again, it's geared to older grades and post-secondary lectures, but there are countless ways to adapt the information. I also liked the "12 Active Learning Strategies". Many of those strategies we are encouraged to use in our elementary classrooms!