Problems that an instructor faces when using technology in his or her everyday work are discussed. Standards are crucial, but such is the ease of use as well. A consequence of the latter is that PowerPoint emerges as probably the most important tool facilitating the job of an instructor. In synchronous on-line teaching situations, there is almost no choice today. The development of instructional technology is very fast and current technical solutions may become obsolete in several months rather than years. Will PowerPoint still prevail?