From the Pivotal Teachers Blog
The future of ICT
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The Highest-Paid Authors
From Bronwyn's Library Blog
Describing resources in a web services world
From the Pivotal Public Speaking Blog
Learn lessons from an academy-award winning slide strategist
From the Pivotal Personal Best blog
Judgement and strength of a leader
From the Pivotal Kids blog
A better way to visually discover, collect, and organize what you like
From the Pivotal Teachers Blog
The future of ICT
(WEBINAR)
with Nancy Duarte
Why did Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” win an Academy Award? It was, in large part, how the information was illustrated that made it impactful. Nancy Duarte’s firm created those visuals. She’ll share how to adapt what worked for an Oscar-winning documentary to your presentations.
You have worked hard to prepare for your next presentation. You’re well-rehearsed and your concepts are brilliant. But maybe you should step back and take one last long look at your slides, because an audience can either listen to what you’re saying or read your slides — not both. Do you know if your visuals are overwhelming with too much information or do they help cement your concepts? Do you know the signal-to-noise ratio of your slides? Slides are supposed to clarify or amplify the message. Instead, they’re often a crutch for the presenter to remember what to say. Learn how to break that behavior and create slides that bring meaning instead of distraction.
In this webinar you will learn:
• How to create visuals that support your brilliance, not detract
• Why you have to understand the difference between a document and a slide
• How thinking like a designer will make your presentation memorable
• How to determine your signal-to-noise ratio and reduce the noise
• How to get your ideas to stand out!
Special note: To view this webinar, you’ll need to be in front of an Internet-connected computer.
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More information => http://bit.ly/d8IQX3
Note: Everyone who registers for the teleseminar will get the MP3 recording of the session for free. Those who register or order the recording will get a link to a recording of the webinar.
From the Pivotal Personal best blog
Today’s read: The Simple Secret to Stop Procrastination
From the Pivotal Public Speaking blog
Today’s read – Boring to Bravo
From the Thought for the Day Blog
Figuring Out Your Core Values
From Pivotal Kids the Blog
Preschool computer activities
From the WRB blog
The value of books – old and rare ones
From the kids books blog
There’s a new Rascal from Paul Jennings
From the Pivotal Personal best blog
Today’s read: The Simple Secret to Stop Procrastination
From the Pivotal Public Speaking blog
Today’s read – Boring to Bravo
From the Thought for the Day Blog
Figuring Out Your Core Values
From Pivotal Kids the Blog
Preschool computer activities
From the WRB blog
The value of books – old and rare ones
From the kids books blog
There’s a new Rascal from Paul Jennings
Boring to Bravo: Proven Presentation Techniques to Engage, Involve & Inspire Your Audience to Action
By Kristin Arnold
This book shows experienced presenters how to transform boring monologues into scintillating dialogues by employing simple yet powerful presentation techniques. It features 90-plus practical techniques for engaging and interacting with an audience. Drawing from her extensive experience as a nationally recognised speaker, the author gives readers tips that apply to any presenter. Readers will be amazed at their ability to attract, involve, and inspire by incorporating just a few of the author's suggestions. It offers a proven methodology for upgrading any presentation. By taking a collaborative approach to the communication process, the author shows the reader how to care, connect, and converse with the members of any audience. Incoming NSA president with strong promotional platform: as the incoming president of the National Speakers Association, the author will promote the book on a nation-wide tour. An experienced team facilitator and military veteran, the author has a large platform of clients, including the Coast Guard, NASA, and the IRS.
You can get the book here => http://bit.ly/9gbnXz
The Pivotal Network Newsletter went out last night.
It included
an inspiring story : "The Teddy"
Article: Reduce Fatigue & Gain Energy Naturally - Get a Quality Night Sleep
Sound file: Instant Self-Improvement
Books :
a free ebook
A Game of Thrones: Book 1 of A Song of Ice and Fire
Fortune Cookie
The Neighbour
Article: Five ways to make your PowerPoint presentation stand out
Book: Boring to Bravo: Proven Presentation Techniques to Engage, Involve & Inspire Your Audience to Action
FOR use with Kids:
The Robert Louis Stevenson Website
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
Quizlet
Tips for Reinforcing Good Problem Solving Skills
Just for fun ...How do you catch a squirrel?
Video: Google Docs in Language Teaching
Computer corner JetPhoto Studio 4.8
Just for Fun: Some Amazing Face Masks
and the usual quotations and selected products
From the Pivotal Teachers Blog:
New iPrep Academy gives students technology-rich environment
From the Pivotal Public Speaking blog:
Use volume for power in your presentations
From the Words, Reading and Books blog (WRB):
E-reading: Revolution in the making or fading fad?
From the Pivotal Kids book blog
Purple Heart, by Patricia McCormick Trailer
From the Pivotal Teachers Blog:
New iPrep Academy gives students technology-rich environment
From the Pivotal Public Speaking blog:
Use volume for power in your presentations
From the Words, Reading and Books blog (WRB):
E-reading: Revolution in the making or fading fad?
From the Pivotal Kids book blog
Purple Heart, by Patricia McCormick Trailer
A comprehensive article on voice, this one ...
Whether it's the rich, resonant tones of Richard Burton, the breathiness of Marilyn Monroe or the nasality of Fran Drescher, the sound of the voice conjures up an image—an impression—and can influence perception.
Speakers know how to use the voice for effect but don't always use the voice effectively. This can cause a variety of illnesses which can prevent speakers from doing what they do best—speak.
and it goes on to give basic, practical ways to care for and cure the voice. I have saved it here in the library
