A Comparison of Simplified-Visually Rich and Traditional Presentation Styles
ARTICLE
Douglas A. Johnson, Jack Christensen
Teaching of Psychology Volume 38, Number 4, ISSN 0098-6283
Abstract
Microsoft PowerPoint and similar presentation tools have become commonplace in higher education, yet there is very little research on the effectiveness of different PowerPoint formats for implementing this software. This study compared two PowerPoint presentation techniques: a more traditional format employing heavy use of bullet points with text and a newer format referred to as the "Simplified-Visually Rich Approach," which uses frequent visuals and minimizes on-screen text. These techniques were assessed with a quasi-experimental between-groups design that analyzed the impact of these two formats on college student satisfaction and learning outcomes in a general psychology course. No differences in learning outcomes were demonstrated, although the Simplified-Visually Rich Approach produced significantly higher student satisfaction. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.)
Citation
Johnson, D.A. & Christensen, J. (2011). A Comparison of Simplified-Visually Rich and Traditional Presentation Styles. Teaching of Psychology, 38(4), 293-297. Retrieved March 28, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/65247/.
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