Typefaces Give Us Signals

A fun, engaging, and informative video about typefaces.

Typefaces Give Us Signals

28 Web Conference Training Tips

Another excellent and informative offering from the eLearning Weekly. Here is the link: 28 Tips

Here are a couple as a teaser:

2. When developing PowerPoint slides to use in web conference training follow these guidelines:

a. Simplify content.
b. Use a large, bold, simple font like Arial.
c. Have no more than 6 to 8 lines of text per page (fewer are better).
d. Make no more than 4 to 5 training points per page (fewer are better).
e. Use plain backgrounds that contrast well with the text without clashing.
f. If possible, avoid complex animations (i.e. no spinning text, etc.).

15. If appropriate, check time zones before scheduling the web conference. You’d be amazed how often even experienced trainers forget to do this.and end up opening a conference at the wrong time.

16. Related to item 15, check in advance to make sure that dates and times appear correctly in all meeting listings and notification messages. Confirm that the dates and times you define are communicated consistently to all participants.

Here is the link again: 28 Tips
Here is the general link to eLearning Weekly

10 Powerpoint Tips for Preparing a Professional Presentation

One of my favorite blogs, MakeUseOf.com posted this article on May 23rd that I think is chocked full of good tips.

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-tips-for-preparing-a-professional-presentation/

Also check out How NOT to Give a Presentation by Jeff Atwood at Coding Horror.

Edge and Emotion - What e-Learning Programs Are Missing

Great article in the Learning Solutions e-magazine.

Here are the key points:
1. Create a great and memorable beginning. The first slide is key! Avoid using a typical opening slide and never use bulleted lists. The first screen participants see is the most important vis-a-vis engaging participants.
2. Build anticipation.
3. Use rich evocative language...not stiff and formal.
4. Start with a question--can be rhetorical.
5. Photos rather than clip art.
6. Make it aesthetically pleasing. And learn how to use color.

COA folks can find this article here: T:\e-Learning Resources

The Webinar Blog: Web Conferencing Tips, News, and Opinions

Ken Molay's webinar blog has lots of useful advice. Use the search function to find specific topics of interest. This is a good one to subscribe to.

http://wsuccess.typepad.com/webinarblog/

His website www.wsuccess.com also has excellent resources available despite its marketing function. The "Recording and ownloads" page is the place to go.

10 Best Webinar Practices

Worth a look.

http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/2391/10-Best-Practices-for-Webinars-or-Webcasts.aspx

How To Give A Killer Presentation

Check out this BNET advice on giving presentations:

http://blogs.bnet.com/ceo/?p=1584

Comment #6 gives some great PowerPoint pointers as well!