Lecturing Law with Powerpoint: What is the point?

The escalation of the digital age has seen academics who teach law increasingly adopt powerpoint software as a teaching tool. While this implementation of powerpoint reflects a prevalent commercial trend, the use of powerpoint in teaching is not justifiable unless it has the effect of enhancing student learning. Laurillard concurs: ‘There is no point in using communications and information technology unless it clearly improves the quality of learning in some way’