The Parable of the Rose A certain man planted a rose and watered it faithfully. Before it blossomed, he examined it. He saw a bud that would soon blossom. He also saw the thorns, and he thought, “How can any beautiful flower come from a plant, burdened with so many sharp thorns?” Saddened by this … Continue Reading
Archive for June, 2010
Keynote versus Powerpoint
Posted in: eLearning
Tags: Apple, Presentation Design, Teaching, […]
0 12 JUN
Tags: Apple, Presentation Design, Teaching, […]
0 12 JUN
PowerPoint presentations are a boom and bane of business life. They are easier to prepare, particularly at the last minute, than overhead slides or notes scribbled on index cards. We now all sit through more but better-organized pitches. But Microsoft‘s ubiquitous PowerPoint software has also put some awesome power of bad design in the hands of … Continue Reading
Effective Presentation Techniques
Posted in: Graphics, eLearning
Tags: Graphics, Presentation Design, Teaching, […]
0 12 JUN
Tags: Graphics, Presentation Design, Teaching, […]
0 12 JUN
Creativity Presentations require creativity, which in turn requires an open mind and a willingness to be wrong. Constraints help us focus. During preparations keep in mind: simplicity, clarity, and brevity. The two key questions during your preparations: What’s your main point? Why does it matter? Crafting a Story A presentation is never just about the … Continue Reading
Presentation Design’s DO NOTs
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0 12 JUN
Tags: Presentation Design, Teaching, blog, […]
0 12 JUN
1. Still using bullet points? We see lots of presentations that use bullet points. While they are fast and easy to use, they are a poor way of getting your message across. A visual presentation is five times more likely to be remembered after three days than a presentation using bullet points. 2. Corny images. … Continue Reading
