BrainSlides was developed to address a particular niche in the world of presentations: using slides in education.

Many people are familiar with the Death by PowerPoint concept and a handful of books and blogs address the issue of designing good presentations in the business world. But PowerPoint presentations have also made their way into the classrooms at universities, colleges, high schools, and even some junior high and elementary schools. There simply aren’t any good online resources addressing the incorrect use – and overuse – of PowerPoint slides in the classroom.

Why Brain Slides? The main ideas presented on this site are supported by scientific research. The book Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Home, Work, and School, by Dr. John Medina, was a huge catalyst in making the decision to create this site. What we know about how the brain works tells us that the way we are currently using PowerPoint, well… sucks.