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
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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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Tags: Presentation Design, Teaching, blog, […]
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
The IPad marks the beginning of actual science fiction entering the home. This hybrid laptop is the closest to “electronic paper” ever seen in today’s marketplace. Electronic paper or e-paper was depicted in movies like Minority Report. The idea that your newspaper has wireless technology and can update news and events like the internet. The … Continue Reading
Every website owner will at some point undergo a website redesign to improve the site, or bring it up to date on web standards. The decision to redesign a website should not be made lightly because it is fraught with hidden costs and ramifications. The more planning and the better prepared you are, the less … Continue Reading
“But what troubles me is when I hear people say that all of government is inherently bad. . . When our government is spoken of as some menacing, threatening foreign entity, it ignores the fact that in our democracy, government is us. We, the people. We, the people, hold in our hands the power to … Continue Reading
I think colourlovers.com is one the best resources for designers. It’s a community of creative professionals where they share colors, patterns and the latest trends. This site also includes articles about art inspiration, new products, and fun info. The site caters to Interior, Fashion, Web, Print, and Craft designers. My favorite section on the site … Continue Reading
The 21st International Conference on College Teaching and Learning
Posted in: Introduction, eLearning
Tags: Teaching, Web, artists, […]
0 12 APR
Tags: Teaching, Web, artists, […]
0 12 APR
This conference stresses the applications of learning and motivation research and theory as well as the applications of technology to higher education learning. Emphasis is on research and practice in teaching and learning—with focus on uses of innovative learning strategies and the Internet in face-to-face, hybrid/blended, and online course development and teaching. The Conference is … Continue Reading
Here in the United States, we are bombarded with imagery, ads, and environmental influences of every kind. Our attitudes often moved by the rollercoaster circumstances of the day. An urban teenager sees a drug dealer with a lot cash, now he longs for that. A young executive steals from his own company, his children learns … Continue Reading
