Presentation Tools

General comments about presentations.  There has been so much said about how to do great presentations.  We can learn from examples that we have seen in the past since we have all had many courses.  The best practices for each type of presentation format is somewhat different.  Listed below are good if not great examples of different types of presentation formats.  I think some of the main points are:

• eye-catching
• accurate
• thorough
• Can you think of some other important points?

• engrained in memory?
• engaging?

General resources for presentations

This is a blog all about presentation design by Garr Reynold's.  Updated very frequently by him. http://www.presentationzen.com/presentationzen/

Seven Things you need to know about next generation presentations:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx1pUBJBprezVDd5NGVGWnpwR1E/edit?usp=sharing

Specific examples of types of presentation formats

Infographics & Data Visualization | Visual.ly When I saw this and I immediately thought of the one-page bathroom signs that hospitals use to convey short messages about somethings such as "Get your flu shot" etc. I would think you could make some really wowser signs with this program. 


Screencast-O-Matic.  One of the candidates for our Instructional Designer position gave this as an example of a free software for recording. This can be used for up to 15 minutes. It can be made into an mp4, Youtube, flashwave, and other formats. Great way to test out whether you like this type of formatting for teaching. If you like this I would suggest spending the $15/yr for the full version. If you want a bunch of bells and whistles then you want jump up to Camtasia which is $99 for the software. https://diigo.com/01hjmz. You can also use this for free.  Here is a video I made for stats class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD-SEhkcLaQ
 
Bamboo Paper.  This is a great tool if you want to make drawings or math. Also, add a picture and write on it. https://diigo.com/01hjn3


Prezi.  Here is one of the Prezis that I did for a class recently. It's gets away from powerpoint boredom. https://diigo.com/01hjnd  Here's great example of using Prezi AND it explains Web2.0 somewhat (click on the arrow at the bottom of the window to start viewing it. http://prezi.com/sl3d0fjw3vnc/view/#1
 Here are other links on Prezi: 

• Prezi: A Better Way of Doing Presentations

• What is Prezi? - the official intro video

• Prezi Tutorial

Animoto.  Use this to create short videos of 3 minutes or so.  Create images, videos, text and music to create engaging videos.  You will be able to use this account (educator) for six months. It allows you to create videos longer than 30 seconds. Feel free to use it for other projects (or just fun) throughout the semester.  https://diigo.com/01hjok  Here's a recent Animoto I made for introducing myself to the class. To use the program:  

• Visit Animoto

• Click Sign up (upper right-hand corner)

• Click try it now

• Provide the necessary information (use your UIndy e-mail address)

• Click Do you have a promo/referral code?

• Enter a4emay175f78

• Click Sign up

• If you are not familiar with Animoto, click Learn more in 60 sec to get an overview of Animoto

• When ready click Get Started

Here's a great example of how Animoto can be used to get across an idea in a short form.  This excellent example is from Toni Morris who graduated a couple of years ago: http://animoto.com/play/SFwdCy3907lwGAYYUo07Wg

Glogster.  Publish and present your work with Glogster.  I haven't used this site much but some faculty and students like it. Create posters with ideas and images. Click the Green EDU. Register, I have a Trial Account - 7FH5AU. Register as a student, if it asks for code, try this one.  Also, use the Glogster Tutorial.

Pecha Kucha.   This is an interesting method of presenting called Pecha Kucha.  Here is an example of Pecha Kucha.  The group has individuals present content in 20 slides or less.  It's a contest.  Do you think you could present content in 20 slides? I saw a faculty presentation using this approach with only some success but it's different. http://www.presentationzen.com/presentationzen/2007/09/pecha-kucha-and.html


Inforgr.am.  I have not used this presentation program but you can imbed videos and it will soon have video capacity for the entire presentation.  Looks like a way of doing a one page "poster" could be helpful for clinical educators presenting one quick topic such as a new place to chart or new methods of giving a drug. https://diigo.com/01hjyb

 
VoiceThread. This is the program I used for orientation to the course.  I think it's a great way to let students ask questions.  Easy to use.  Upload PPTs as pdf files comes out a lot cleaner.  Then add your video or audio commentary. VoiceThread is currently used by quite a few faculty at the university. 

We want our learners to be engaged in the presentation!

 

Slideshare.  This is a site that several faculty on campus use.  You can develop slides and videos can be embedded.  https://diigo.com/01hk2z

Powerpoint. Below are examples and ideas for Powerpoint use.  

• Example of awesome PPT.  This is a Youtube showing a Powerpoint presentation in Office 10 that is amazing. I HAD to have the new version of Office just to be able to do some of these things! It is in a foreign language but the media and motion are awesome. https://diigo.com/01hjo4 
• This gives hints on how to show a complex slide by leveling it. Dr. Clyde Killian and I use this technique and it is helpful. https://diigo.com/01hjog Powerpoint tips. 
• If you haven't added audio to powerpoints for narration here's a site that will walk you through the How-tos.
• A presentation I gave to grad students preparing for Scholars Day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx1pUBJBprezLU9CaFRUNmRnRlE/edit?usp=sharing
• Here's a blog called Think Outside the Slide that has helpful hints and great examples by Dave Paradi. 

Great video on Death by Powerpoint.