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Building learners' independence through thoughtful technology use
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Online learning for beginners: 1. What is online learning? | Tony Bates

Online learning for beginners: 1. What is online learning? | Tony Bates | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Every day, someone new either thinks about doing an online course, or is pressured into doing one. You may have quite a lot of prior knowledge about online learning (or think you do), or may have no knowledge at all. The most important thing to know though is that you probably don’t know enough about online learning, especially if you are just starting out (which defines you as wise, according to Socrates).
Carmen Ramos's curator insight, August 2, 2016 12:04 PM
Grundlegende Infos für Dozenten, die E-Learning-Angebote konzipieren wollen.
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Recover Your Unsaved File in PowerPoint 2013

Recover Your Unsaved File in PowerPoint 2013 | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
All your hard work won’t be lost. This guide will help you recover your unsaved file in PowerPoint 2013 using two, easy methods.

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Baiba Svenca's curator insight, June 12, 2016 1:27 AM

Life-saving tips!

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Think Outside the Box When Creating Your Next Presentation Deck

Think Outside the Box When Creating Your Next Presentation Deck | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
How literary devices -- the tools we use to tell stories -- can help you find the best images for your presentation deck.

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Nancy Jones's curator insight, May 27, 2016 8:55 AM
Thoughtful article to help you think outside the box with your images and style of presentation.
Nancy Jones's curator insight, December 31, 2016 11:33 AM
Love this. I think we ALL need to revisit presentation skills and what can engage an audience. I am working on that with my 6th graders.
Martha Bongiorno's curator insight, January 2, 2017 8:49 AM
Clean and appealing!
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Presentation Design: 15 Ways to Deliver the Perfect Message

Presentation Design: 15 Ways to Deliver the Perfect Message | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Keep your audience engaged with these simple presentation tips and tricks.

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Baiba Svenca's curator insight, April 6, 2016 2:09 PM

15 tips on how to design an attractive and powerful presentation, from beginning to end.

Willem Kuypers's curator insight, April 11, 2016 11:56 AM
Une présentation bien faite n'est pas facile.
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5 Presentation Tools That Will Make Your Slides Stand Out

5 Presentation Tools That Will Make Your Slides Stand Out | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Presentation tools can make designing slides a heck of a lot easier. Here are 5 free tools for you to start using right now.

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Baiba Svenca's curator insight, June 21, 2015 11:15 AM

Five great suggestions how you can improve and enhance your presentation slides.

Sue Alexander's curator insight, June 22, 2015 8:51 AM

Nice resource! I look forward to adding these tools to the toolbox.

Hector Gonzalez's curator insight, June 22, 2015 12:38 PM

estas herramientas podrían ser de utilidad 

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How to use minimalist design to create professional content

How to use minimalist design to create professional content | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Sometimes less is more. Learn these simple tricks to take advantage the minimalist design trends in graphic design to create more professional presentations and

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46 Hidden Tips and Tricks to Use Google Search Like a Boss: Infographic

46 Hidden Tips and Tricks to Use Google Search Like a Boss: Infographic | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

How often do you use Google to find something on the internet?

If like a lot of people you use Google every day you’ll be astounded by the number of hidden tips and tricks their search facility offers.

Find 46 of them featured in this infographic.


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Mayra.Loves.Books's curator insight, January 9, 2015 10:38 AM

More Google search tips...

Kelly 's curator insight, January 9, 2015 10:46 AM

Nothing hidden about these "tips & tricks" - just standard every day library functions. This is not new, most these functions have been used since Win95, the days before we see the net as we do now. Nonetheless, whatever it takes for people to finally catch up and educate themselves about easier searching techniques! 

Teresa Maceira's curator insight, April 8, 2016 8:32 PM
Add Google hacks to a students research skill set
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How to Choose the Right Photographs for Your Presentation ~ SlideShare Blog

How to Choose the Right Photographs for Your Presentation ~ SlideShare Blog | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

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Three methods for using photos to enhance presentations:

1. Deepen Meaning

2. Make it Personal

3. Create a Distinct Look


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Baiba Svenca's curator insight, May 12, 2014 11:51 AM

The article deals with the role of photos in your presentations and discusses 3 methods of using images with purpose.

Great image examples and explanations!

Mirta Liliana Filgueira's curator insight, May 13, 2014 7:41 PM

Como elegir fotografías para una presentación.

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10 Most Common Rookie Presentation Mistakes


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Scott Langston's curator insight, February 13, 2014 9:36 PM

Watch this before you start your next presentation!

PIRatE Lab's curator insight, February 22, 2014 1:11 PM

Hmmm....again, some good things here, but much of this seems directed at business pitch-type presentations.  For example, this lists data-rich presentations as something you should avoid.  You need to FOCUS and EMPHASIZE data rich presentations.

Jim Doyle's curator insight, June 9, 2014 6:20 AM

10 Most Common Rookie Presentation Mistakes

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5 Creative Uses Of PowerPoint Presentations You Haven’t Explored Yet

5 Creative Uses Of PowerPoint Presentations You Haven’t Explored Yet | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

Death by PowerPoint is a popular term. It’s unfair that PowerPoint gets the stick as there are more than a few presentation tools around. As anyone who has taken the pains to make a memorable PowerPoint presentation will tell you – the secret of the steak is in the sizzle. The sizzle also comes and stops at creativity. If you have creativity by your side, you can use PowerPoint as your canvas.


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Progressive training's curator insight, October 26, 2013 3:34 PM

5 Creative Uses Of PowerPoint Presentations 

Karen Ford's curator insight, November 4, 2013 12:53 PM

I think "death by PowerPoint" is used so often because so many users have not "taken the pains to make a memorable..." presentation and the concept of creativity might not have even been considered. Not totally sure what the answer is, but I do believe that if more individuals could have their eyes opened to the potential that PowerPoint has, we might be able to get passed the "death" issue. That means we have to get the great ideas to the teachers and  their students... not just telling them, but perhaps showing them...

Sandra Carswell's curator insight, November 5, 2013 3:08 PM

PPT is here to stay. We should learn all of its features and be imaginative in how we use it.

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How to Write on PowerPoint Slides during a Presentation

How to Write on PowerPoint Slides during a Presentation | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

During a PowerPoint presentation you may be tempted to apply some changes to the presentation slides. Even if you can close the slideshow and go directly to the slide where...


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Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D.'s curator insight, September 10, 2013 2:17 PM

Simple reminder on how to use the pointer to draw on slides. This is a useful tool that is sometimes forgotten. 

Belinda Kittrell's curator insight, September 11, 2013 2:28 PM

Great option to use in the classroom!

 

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Training in Business's curator insight, July 23, 2014 5:37 AM

How to Write on PowerPoint Slides during a Presentation

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10 Tips to Cultivate Your Creativity - World of Psychology

10 Tips to Cultivate Your Creativity - World of Psychology | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
For the past 30 years creativity coach Eric Maisel, Ph.D, has worked with a variety of individuals, everyone from artists to authors to musicians to scientists
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Some good tips here. I like the ones about a starting ritual, create every day, and thinking about devotion rather than discipline.

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My 5 Best Social Media Tips For Teachers - Edudemic

My 5 Best Social Media Tips For Teachers - Edudemic | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

posted by Jeff Dunn

 

"Here in the U.S., it’s nearly time to head back into the classroom and to once again mold young minds. Teachers are organizing their thoughts, figuring out what they learned at all the summer conferences like ISTE, and putting together lessons that will set the world on fire. That’s the idea at least. Students are coming to grips with the fact that their long vacation is winding down and making sure all their friends and family members know that their life is quite difficult.

 

"And both teachers and students are doing all of this on social media.

 

"That’s why I thought it might be useful to run down my five best social media tips for teachers (I’m working on the student version and will publish that shortly as well) who are looking to take advantage of social media. Some of these might seem basic while others might be new to you. No matter what, be sure to read through each tip carefully and feel free to share it with colleagues if you think it’ll help them be a better social media user."

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10 Essential PowerPoint Hacks For Exciting Presentations

10 Essential PowerPoint Hacks For Exciting Presentations | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Besides practicing a lot, great presenters have picked up smart PowerPoint hacks (i.e., clever tips and tricks) that work well and make their job easier.

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Sue Alexander's curator insight, August 3, 2016 12:26 PM
Yep, I can use this
Cathia Gaïta's curator insight, August 30, 2016 8:25 AM
Toujours bon à savoir.
Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D.'s curator insight, November 26, 2016 11:26 AM
Great tips!
 
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Presentation Tips For Delivering an Amazing Webinar

Presentation Tips For Delivering an Amazing Webinar | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Understand the presentation secrets to creating engaging webinars that will have your audience glued to their screens. These webinar presentation tips will help

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crowhopsuggests's comment, August 5, 2016 12:15 AM
Extremely good...!!
Giuliano Deledda's curator insight, August 6, 2016 2:57 AM
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Bovee & Thill's Online Business Communication Magazines's curator insight, August 6, 2016 10:39 AM

"Understand the presentation secrets to creating engaging webinars that will have your audience glued to their screens. These webinar presentation tips will help."

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Presentation Design 101

Presentation Design 101 | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
All you need to know to get started creating your own fantastic presentations!

If you’ve ever had to present to a group of people, you know how intimidating it can be. You know things can go wrong. Your voice can give out, your laptop can fail, and your left leg can shake uncontrollably.

These things can just… happen. But what shouldn’t happen is this...


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Baiba Svenca's curator insight, May 5, 2016 3:16 PM

Excellent resource with lots and lots of illustrations about presentation design. Beautiful fonts, images, layouts + templates for your own presentations.

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Color harmony: Essential tips on selecting colors in design

Color harmony: Essential tips on selecting colors in design | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Using the correct color harmonies for your design can prove challenging. Learn to simplify the color selection process on your projects.
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My Favorite PowerPoint Shortcuts

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Shortcuts. They are one of my life’s most beautiful things. Whether it be backroads, organizational hacks, or even PowerPoint tips, they make life so much easier. If you are looking to save a few precious minutes the next time you present, I have gathered a few of my favorite PowerPoint shortcuts.


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Baiba Svenca's curator insight, February 21, 2015 12:27 PM

I loved the quote "Shortcuts separate the pros from the amateurs". So let's learn how to shortcut!


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5 PowerPoint Shortcuts That Will Save Your Life

Looking for some ways to make the arduous act of presentation-making faster and easier? Look no further than BrightCarbon's top five shortcuts!

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Tony Park's curator insight, January 28, 2015 9:03 PM

Some great points.

Tony Park

Business Gardener.

Frank Napoli's curator insight, January 29, 2015 3:57 PM

Great presentation and information.

John P. Street's curator insight, July 1, 2015 2:15 PM

PowerPoint shortcuts

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Top Alternatives to Prezi and PowerPoint - the ultimate list

Top Alternatives to Prezi and PowerPoint - the ultimate list | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

If you are tired of looking for great alternatives to Prezi – look no further, because I have the ultimate comprehensive list of PowerPoint alternatives right here.  No more boring presentations. With this list you can pick the perfect presentation tool or software for your presentation (be it on stage in-front of an audience or online for sharing).


We tested these 10 different alternatives to Prezi and PowerPoint and summarized what we thought about each one.


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Claudie Graner's curator insight, August 17, 2014 7:27 AM

It is no more just about PowerPoint...

Mayra.Loves.Books's curator insight, September 7, 2014 8:36 AM

This is pretty much an ad for emaze, but it's good to know what is available commercially in terms of presentations.

Ness Crouch's curator insight, April 5, 2015 12:59 AM

Interesting list. Worth checking out some of these tools to see if I like them better than Prezi :)

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Cool PowerPoint Tricks: Write on Your Slides During your Presentation

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Sometimes you want to capture the audience’s responses in writing for all to see, but using flipchart just isn’t practical. Like in a room of 200 people. Or on a webinar. Or when you're presenting ...

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Elizabeth Lewis's curator insight, May 3, 2014 10:49 AM

Student responses

Character Minutes's curator insight, May 3, 2014 8:28 PM

Great way to make a  PowerPoint interactive

Mrs T Grade 3's curator insight, May 4, 2014 12:42 PM

Must try this today!

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Five Time-Saving PowerPoint Tips

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Watch this slide presentation from lynda.com to learn about the most important time-saving tips when working on PowerPoint. Each tip is supported by a video.


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Sandra Carswell's curator insight, February 10, 2014 11:28 PM

Can there be more to learn about Power Point? 

Don Karp's curator insight, February 11, 2014 12:41 AM

Very comprehensive with YouTubes for each

Mayra.Loves.Books's curator insight, February 12, 2014 7:05 AM

Very helpful!

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24 basics to know if you use Microsoft PowerPoint

24 basics to know if you use Microsoft PowerPoint | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Did you know you can broadcast your slides over the web, or use your mouse as a laser pointer? Here are 24 handy tips for using PowerPoint.

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A must-read for all newbies.

Describes the main points of importance for using PowerPoint - how to create a perfect presentation, what time-saving tools there are, how to save and share your presentation and how to go live.

Mack James's curator insight, November 15, 2013 5:23 AM

always great to know more of what you use daily in the classroom

Ali Anani's curator insight, February 19, 2014 12:18 AM

Powerpoint tips, which are more than tips on the iceberg

Ali Anani's curator insight, February 19, 2014 12:19 AM

Powerpoint tips, which are more than tips on the iceberg

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- 5 #BacktoSchool management tips for innovative educators ~ Tech & Learning

- 5 #BacktoSchool management tips for innovative educators ~ Tech & Learning | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

by Lisa Nielsen


"Chatting with friends, playing games, cheating, cruising YouTube. These are just some of the behaviors educators fear will become a reality in technology-rich classrooms...unless they incorporate updated classroom management practices. Innovative educators use techniques that keep students’ attention despite the irresistible draw of the Internet. Simple practices transform their devices into tools of engagement rather than distraction.

"Here are five management tips that make for a successful technology-rich classroom."

- See more at: http://www.techlearning.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67&entryid=6362#sthash.kkLb9y0C.dpuf

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10 Ideas to Get Those Back-to-School Juices Flowing ~ Mind/Shift

10 Ideas to Get Those Back-to-School Juices Flowing ~ Mind/Shift | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

by Katrina Schwartz

 

"Educators are getting prepared to welcome students back to school this month. Many have spent the summer reading up on new teaching strategies or getting inspired by colleagues across the country. To help get those idea juices flowing, here are some MindShift articles that delve into creative work, tools, and methodologies. Happy back to school!"

 

via Vicki Davis

 

 

 

 

Jim Lerman's curator insight, August 15, 2013 2:10 PM

Links to 10 great Mind/Shift articles from the last number of months, each describing practical and useful ways to energize classrooms with tech and enriched strategies.