Comments on: These PowerPoint Experts Can Make You a Star

By: Ruth Negus

Ruth Negus — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:39:04 +0000

I missed seeing Jane Bozarth’s “Better than Bullet Points – Creating Engaging E-Learning with PowerPoint” through the Training Magazine Network. Jane is a great presenter with top notch tips. I found her blog very helpful, as well.

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Get to Meet Some PowerPoint Experts | How to PowerPoint — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:08:18 +0000

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By: Powerpoint – I still like it! « Learn Do Master Challenge

Powerpoint – I still like it! « Learn Do Master Challenge — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:25:29 +0000

[...] There are many critics of Powerpoint as well as some studies that have shown it can inhibit learning but there is no getting around the point that on many occasions it is a great tool for getting your message across. I think it is all about how you use it, when you use it and most importantly when you don’t use it. Here is an excellent guide to using Powerpoint effectively. [...]

By: Sophie Astaire

Sophie Astaire — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:59:38 +0000

@Me and @Tom – there’s a new kid on the block that I saw someone dubbed Prezi for Architects and Designers. It’s a Denmark based venture called http://www.ahead.com and the rich media and layout options are pretty impressive. No offline mode though.

By: Steve Rindsberg

Steve Rindsberg — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:19:47 +0000

Hi Tom … I had to buzz through the vendor displays too quickly and when I got to yours, you were three-deep in interested patrons. I didn’t want to interrupt and had to get back to the help center. Sorry I missed meeting you.

By: tom

tom — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:55:16 +0000

Greg did a cool screencast explaining more about ZoomIt.
http://screenr.com/GmN

By: Mark, eLearning Designer

Mark, eLearning Designer — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:01:32 +0000

Though I want to see less PowerPoint in learning, these are still some very useful resources -thanks.

By: tom

tom — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:03:48 +0000

@Jacob: Thanks for the comment. You make a good point and it's one that Ive made in previous posts, as well. However, learning how to use the tools goes hand in hand with learning how to design effective presentations. Another consideration is that while people use the same tool they use it for various reasons. Some people use PowerPoint for single presentations, facilitated learning sessions, elearning courses, and to build graphics. There's not a one stop solution for PowerPoint which is what is cool about the application. So what they need to learning might not be the same. With that said, both blog sites you've listed are great resources for those who want to learn more about design and effective communication. I also recommend their respective books, PresentationZen and Slide:ology, as well as Cliff Atkinson's book, Beyond Bullet Points.

By: Jacob Everist

Jacob Everist — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:20:35 +0000

Okay, learning *how* to use PowerPoint is great and all, but don’t you think the whole point should be to learn how to make *effective* presentations?

Many people think that the slides are the presentation, and they’re not. You are doing yourself a disservice investing in bells and whistles without knowing whether or not this is going to hurt or help you in getting your message across.

Check out these experts on effective presentations and they’re corresponding books:

http://www.presentationzen.com/
http://blog.duarte.com/