Friday Finds | June 22, 2018

Looking for a previous edition? Check out the archives  “What was once called the objective world is a sort of Rorschach inkblot, into which each culture, each system of science and religion, each type of personality, reads a meaning only remotely derived from the shape and color of the blot itself.” — Lewis Mumford HappyContinue reading "Friday Finds | June 22, 2018"

Friday Finds | June 15, 2018

Looking for a previous edition? Check out the archives A real man loves his wife, and places his family as the most important thing in life. Nothing has brought me more peace and content in life than simply being a good husband and father. — Frank Abagnale Here in the US we’re celebrating Father’s DayContinue reading "Friday Finds | June 15, 2018"

Better Than Bullet Points: Alternative Text Slide Designs

One of the most common challenges for anyone designing slides for presentations or elearning projects is what do with text content. Not only can too much text can be boring, it can distract your audience from the message you want them to take away. In many projects it is difficult, if not impossible to getContinue reading "Better Than Bullet Points: Alternative Text Slide Designs"

Friday Finds | June 8, 2018

Looking for a previous edition? Check out the archives I do believe that if you haven't learnt about sadness, you cannot appreciate happiness. Nana Mouskouri I’m in New Orleans today for the inaugural edition of the Click! Presentation Design Conference which is part of Creative Pro Week (@CreativeProWeek). I’m excited to be part of aContinue reading "Friday Finds | June 8, 2018"

Friday Finds | June 1, 2018

Looking for a previous edition? Check out the archives "Life itself is your teacher, and you are in a state of constant learning." - Bruce Lee We’re back from a few relaxing days in the surf, sand, and sun ready for the rest of the summer. No matter what season you’re heading into, I hopeContinue reading "Friday Finds | June 1, 2018"

Friday Finds | May 25, 2018

“Teaching does not cause learning.” ~ Etienne Wenger  School’s out and we have a long holiday weekend here in the U.S. I’m excited to head off towards the beach later today. We’ll stop in the mountains to visit some friends and explore a little along the way. No matter where you’re heading or if you’reContinue reading "Friday Finds | May 25, 2018"

Using Subtle Animations & Transitions

Animations and slide transitions are something that fall into the “just because you can doesn’t mean you should” category. However, when used well they can bring focus to the right things and add a degree of polish that can make your designs feel a bit more polished and professional. The key is to use animationContinue reading "Using Subtle Animations & Transitions"

Friday Finds | May 18, 2018

Every success story can be told as a series of failures Summertime is approaching here in the northern hemisphere. Soon it will be time for dips in the pool and trips to the beach. For many here in the U.S. summer kicks off with next week's Memorial Day holiday. No matter where you are, IContinue reading "Friday Finds | May 18, 2018"

Introducing “Fresh Finds”

  I've teamed up with Karl Richter (@elearningblends) to do a monthly online show. Show might not be quite the right word. Maybe experiment is a better fit. I’m a believer that doing is better than thinking and experiments are valuable even if they fail. I’ve been picking Karl’s brain in one way or anotherContinue reading "Introducing “Fresh Finds”"

Friday Finds | May 11, 2018

"Intelligent individuals learn from everything and everyone; average people, from their experiences. The stupid already have all the answers."  — Socrates I love quotes. And I love learning quotes best of all. Last night the #lrnchat crew laid down a treasure trove of learning quotes. It is too hard for me to pick only one favoriteContinue reading "Friday Finds | May 11, 2018"