slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations by Nancy Duarte
Sheila says: "Focused on helping readers produce influential presentations from design to delivery, Duarte inspires us with a unique blend of theory, technology and practical application. Beautiful illustrations, creative use of visual elements (i.e. color, font, animation) and stunning case studies highlight basic principles of instructional design emphasizing graphics that support rather than attempt to replace key messages. There's just no excuse for boring, bulleted PowerPoint presentations!"
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Books we Recommend
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School, by John Medina
Terri says: “In a way, John Medina is to neuroscience what Carl Sagan was to astronomy. Who knew that the lofty science of brain research could give us such easily implemented tips on how to get the most out of our brains in the messiness of our everyday lives?”
Terri says: “In a way, John Medina is to neuroscience what Carl Sagan was to astronomy. Who knew that the lofty science of brain research could give us such easily implemented tips on how to get the most out of our brains in the messiness of our everyday lives?”
Telling Ain’t Training, by Harold Stolovitch & Erica Keeps
"Stolovich and Keeps packed their upbeat little book full of pragmatic tips and instantly useable ideas on “Why training fails, what makes training successful, and how you and your learners can achieve astonishing results.”
"Stolovich and Keeps packed their upbeat little book full of pragmatic tips and instantly useable ideas on “Why training fails, what makes training successful, and how you and your learners can achieve astonishing results.”
Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
"This terrifically readable book digs into what gives an idea sticking power – from the “kidney-theft ring” hoax to the Big Brother ad from Macintosh. Use it when you want to give a message you are crafting some extra punch."
"This terrifically readable book digs into what gives an idea sticking power – from the “kidney-theft ring” hoax to the Big Brother ad from Macintosh. Use it when you want to give a message you are crafting some extra punch."
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Websites we Recommend
SpeakingaboutPresenting.com
Terri says: "Olivia Mitchell’s user-friendly website includes a blog that is easy to search and easy to read. It is especially useful for times when you have a specific presentation problem you are trying to solve and need quick, concise recommendations."
Terri says: "Olivia Mitchell’s user-friendly website includes a blog that is easy to search and easy to read. It is especially useful for times when you have a specific presentation problem you are trying to solve and need quick, concise recommendations."
SlideMagnet.com
Terri says: "The tips on this upbeat site apply to using any type of visuals effectively, not just PowerPoint."
Terri says: "The tips on this upbeat site apply to using any type of visuals effectively, not just PowerPoint."
PresentationZen.com
Sheila says: "Garr Reynold’s blog (and best-selling book by the same title) is full of bite-sized pointers to give your next presentation more impact."
Sheila says: "Garr Reynold’s blog (and best-selling book by the same title) is full of bite-sized pointers to give your next presentation more impact."