10 Tips for Better Presentations

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Forrest Wall

Have you ever left a class or presentation and wondered where the time went? Have you caught yourself days, months, or even years later remembering something that you learned from a favorite teacher, coach, or scout leader? What was it about the experience that made it ... More »

Crafting Activities for e-Learning Interactivity

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Ethan Edwards

"All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work." - Calvin Coolidge It is a well-known bit of wisdom that we remember what we do. Yet all too often instructional designers seem to ignore this ... More »

At First Sight: Improving Your Training With Good Visual Design

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Erin Sappington

When you think about effective training courses, what comes to mind? If you're like most learning professionals, well-researched lessons and impeccably worded test questions are most likely essential for a successful presentation. Other factors such as syllabi, particip... More »

Trimming the Fat: Using a Practical Eye for an Academic Process

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Shawn Rosler

What makes good training? It's a question that is literally as old as training itself and one that has never been given a truly concrete answer. So often we are flooded with the things that we must do to design effective training. In my 10 years of training experience, ... More »

Speaking Up: 10 Tips for Making a C-Level Presentation

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Kathy Reiffenstein

Presentations to C-level executives are renowned for their high visibility, reputation to make or break a career, and ability to create nerve-wracking anticipation. Executive-suite audiences have a short attention span, a "show-me" attitude, and no problem interrupting ... More »