DiscoverThe Structured Literacy PodcastS6 E22 - When Comfort Steals Confidence – The Unintended Consequences of PowerPoints
S6 E22 - When Comfort Steals Confidence – The Unintended Consequences of PowerPoints

S6 E22 - When Comfort Steals Confidence – The Unintended Consequences of PowerPoints

Update: 2025-11-15
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This podcast episode argues that while PowerPoints became widespread during COVID and helped reduce teacher cognitive load, over-reliance on them can hinder teachers' development.  The key takeaway: if we are removing all obstacles, how are teachers learning from experience? 

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S6 E22 - When Comfort Steals Confidence – The Unintended Consequences of PowerPoints

S6 E22 - When Comfort Steals Confidence – The Unintended Consequences of PowerPoints

Jocelyn Seamer