Powerpoint

If you ever have to give a presentation using PowerPoint, read on.


Seth Grodin has some excellent points on PowerPoint presentations in his blog post: Really Bad Powerpoint


Some of the highlights of this article include:

Components To A Great Presentation

1. First, make yourself cue cards. Don’t put them on the screen.
2. Second, make slides that reinforce your words, not repeat them. Create slides that demonstrate, with emotional proof, that what you’re saying is true not just accurate.
3. Third, create a written document to leave-behind, and hand it out when you are DONE.
   
   

Read his article to see what else Seth has to say.



To see a great (and very witty) example of how NOT to use PowerPoint, check out the short video: "Life After Death PowerPoint". The following 2 links get you to the same amusing video.
David Airey's blog
Teacher Tube


For a list of things you should and should NOT do in PowerPoint, check out the following site. PowerPoint DO's and DON'T's

Social Networking Safely

I just read a really informative blog post titled Navigating the Minefield of Memes

The basic premise is all too familiar. Many people consider Facebook and other social networking fun. It can be.

But beware: One example of how people give away info innocently that can compromise bank accounts and other secure accounts is by answering fun quizzes about themself. In these quizzes, you are often revealing answers to website security questions.

The simple word of caution: think before you post. Then, enjoy reading what your friends are up to. :-)