One of the highlights of a 5 week online course I just finished co-teaching with my friend and mentor, Beth Reed, was the video conference we had during weeks two and four. The ease of communication and the ability to connect was wonderful. We also recorded it for participants that were unable to attend. The … Continue reading Zoom, zoom…..
The Eye of the Beholder
We’ve all watched, and probably created presentations where the images are either dark, pixelated or cartoonish and thought they were fine. Well, they are not. Viewers, particularly in the last 10 years expect to be a bit dazzled by your presentation. It keeps them interested and gives them the sense that you know what you … Continue reading The Eye of the Beholder
Color, glorious color!
We’ve all been subjected to presentations, and let’s be honest created some as well, where the background is white and the text is black or dark blue. Another variation that was popular several years ago was the blue background with yellow text presentation. The theory being that you could easily see/read the presentation and because the … Continue reading Color, glorious color!
So many fonts, so little time!
I love fonts and hate them at the same time. Used well, they can make a presentation shine. Used badly, they can ruin an otherwise interesting presentation. How do you know what font to use and when? Let’s take a look shall we? According to Stephen Coles, the author of The Anatomy of Type, “We … Continue reading So many fonts, so little time!
Articulate Storyline 360
I wanted to share my experience with Articulate Storyline. I had a copy of Storyline 2.0 that was given to me as part of a grant project. I didn’t find it easy to work with or useful for the work I was trying to do. This may have been because I was a confident user … Continue reading Articulate Storyline 360
Flipping the Classroom
When we think of a flipped classroom, we often associate it with children and face-to-face, but flipped classrooms are not just for kids or in person. In fact, I think a well done flipped classroom works well with all ages and locations. The key here is “well done”. Anyone can list a bunch of videos … Continue reading Flipping the Classroom
Creating a Transparent Background with Photoshop
Let the Games Begin
In our training, we often use games as a way of solidifying information we have been introduced to via PowerPoint, lecture, etc. through active learning. Although some scoff at the idea of using games in adult education in particular, I have observed that even, the class members who grumble at first, end up having a good … Continue reading Let the Games Begin
VideoScribe
A few years ago, I was teaching an online technology class and was sharing some examples of presentations to get feedback from the class. One of the presentations used a hand writing/drawing the information along with a voice-over. This type of presentation is sometimes called a whiteboard presentation. Some of the participants really responded to … Continue reading VideoScribe
The Zones of Learning
When I was in the eighth grade, I took Pre-Algebra. Math had never been my subject, but I did okay. I started the class with the assumption I would continue as an average student. I was wrong. I found it very difficult to comprehend, in part, because I found the information boring and could almost … Continue reading The Zones of Learning
Teaching with Technology 