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Jan 05, 2012

Presentations do not have to be bad. In fact, they can be quite engaging when people use PowerPoint or rapid e-learning software. To avoid losing an audiences' attention with stale presenting techniques, professionals may want to keep a...


Jan 04, 2012

On January 4, 2012, Marie Claire Magazine Australia reported that 23 percent of people in this country have a greater fear of public speaking than death. Rather than...


Jan 03, 2012

In Arizona, individuals have a chance to share their ideas, hone their presentation skills and build their professional network thanks to the information exchange known as Ignite Phoenix, according to its website.

On January 3, 2012, the...


Jan 03, 2012

While some professionals are naturals when it comes to public speaking, others realize that they need to practice in order to to deliver an effective presentation. For those who use PowerPoint to Flash to deliver eye-catching presentations on...


Dec 30, 2011

As 2012 approaches, some professionals may have the new year’s resolution to give more effective PowerPoint presentations. However, even if they use PowerPoint to Flash software to make their slides visually striking, they may fail if...


Dec 29, 2011

A professional may have souped-up a presentation with PowerPoint to Flash software and is ready to share it with an eager audience, only to find that it will not load.

One way to avoid embarrassment is to keep a backup...


Dec 28, 2011

In the UK, entrepreneurs have a chance to go on television and pitch their idea in the hopes of gaining funding on a program known as Dragon’s Den, according to the BBC’s website.

Instead of going before a...


Dec 27, 2011

People have different approaches to creating PowerPoint presentations. Some keep their slides simple, while others enhance them using PowerPoint to Flash software. The one thing most people can agree on is that nobody should ever read directly...


Dec 23, 2011

When students graduate from high school and enter college or the workforce, they will be expected to have a vast amount of technological skills, including the knowledge of using various Microsoft programs like PowerPoint.

According to a February 2011...


Dec 21, 2011

When using PowerPoint or authoring software to create presentations, people are often told to use less words and more visuals to get their point across. However, different audiences call for different rules. For instance, when presenting to...

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Well Read: A Theory of Fun for Game Design by Judy Unrein

Why are so many games in eLearning deadly dull? Why do so few of those games actually contribute to or support learning? Ralph Koster has some definite ideas about those questions, and others as well. This month’s review introduces you to what game designers understand about learning.
Totara LMS Partners with Lambda Solutions, Allen Interactions by News Editor

(Press Release) Totara Learning Solutions, a global alliance founded by Kineo eLearning and Catalyst IT, has entered two new partnerships in North America with solutions providers Lambda Solutions and Allen Interactions.
Brainshark Unveils New Features and Functionality for Mobile SlideShark by News Editor

(Press Release) Updated SlideShark iPad app lets mobile professionals share PowerPoint® presentations online for on-demand viewing on all major devices, plus new content management capabilities.
LINGOs & eLearning Guild Announce Third Annual Global Giveback Finalists by News Editor

The eLearning Guild, OpenSesame, and humanitarian consortium LINGOs (Learning In Non- Governmental Organizations) have announced the finalists in the Third Annual eLearning Global Giveback Competition. The groups will announce the winner during a reception March 22, 2012 at the Learning Solutions Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida.
Putting a Photeo Together (Part 2 of 3) by Stephen Haskin

In Part 1, you learned what a Photeo is and how you might use one. In this Part, you will walk through a Photeo needs analysis and the creation and execution process, and you will learn about the software it takes to make a Photeo!
New eBook: 58 Tips for Breakthrough eLearning Instructional Design by News Editor

Whether you are new to ID or have been designing eLearning for a while, it’s easy to get stuck in certain ways of doing things, and difficult to come up with new ways. How do you develop something new, successful, and cost-effective in your eLearning designs? Here are tips from 14 ID experts in a free eBook!
Well Read: Drive by Judy Unrein

What motivates humans? How well do the systems that companies typically use to motivate humans work? Will money and praise inspire better performance, or will autonomy, mastery, and purpose give better results? You might be surprised – see the article to learn more.
Adobe Wants to Have a New Relationship With You by Stephen Haskin

Among software vendors, Adobe has what is surely the biggest footprint in the world of eLearning authoring. And at the moment, Adobe also has a huge controversy on its hands, because of their decision to go to a subscription model for Creative Suite. While we are slowly getting more details, here is a sketch of what has some customers upset.
How to Evaluate Instruction, Including eLearning by Stan Bunson

Evaluation should be an integral part of each activity of the instructional development process, although designers often overlook it or leave it out. Evaluation is important because it is the most reliable tool for continuous improvement in training system quality. Here is a guide to conducting and reporting a training evaluation.
Content Strategy, Part 3: Digging into the Fundamentals by Rick Wilson

Content strategy means taking responsibility for the information in the organization – not control of it. It means dealing with difficult changes and challenges in the midst of growing content chaos. Content strategy is simply getting a grip on understanding what content is, where it is, and how to use it. It’s a Business 101 issue – contributing to business results. Here’s how.

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