The back of a napkin
Posted by: Dean Shareski in Conferences, design, digital stories, professional learningIt’s 3 weeks until NECC. I’ve never been and am eagerly awaiting. David Jakes has invited me to help him present his session on 10 strategies for improving presentations.
As David and I held a little planning session tonight we talked about the power and importance of visual literacy. We also agreed that while PowerPoint may be the tool we focus on, it’s really not about PowerPoint but the ability to communicate a message effectively with the support of well designed visuals.
This video promoting a book called The Back of a Napkin, demonstrates how ideas can always be enhanced and developed using simple visuals.
Many of these principles are transferable whether you’re using a napkin or a slide deck. If you’re attending NECC, we’d love to have you pop by Monday, June 30th at 11:00. David plans to take everyone who attends out for supper that evening.
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June 6th, 2008 at 5:44 am
Nice. With you joining the presentation, probably just be a couple of people….
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June 6th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Sweet! Free food…I’m there:) Truly, I am looking forward to what you both have to say about this. With the recent “unconference” buzz, it seems difficult to balance transfer of information with a less formal presentation style.
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June 6th, 2008 at 9:54 am
hmm, went to add this to my planner and realized it’s more about teaching students to use ppt. right? Still coming:)
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June 6th, 2008 at 9:58 am
It’s not going to be targeted to any particular group. It’s about effective communication whether your 7 or 70. The same principles apply.
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June 6th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Sorry I can’t be at this one, but I think I’ll pick up “The Back of a Napkin.” You should do the Canadian “Back of a Serviette” edition and retire on the royalties. Good luck at NECC.
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June 7th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Hi Dean,
Thanks for this info. Unfortunately I won’t be at NECC, though a friend is going to give me a play-by-play when she returns. I think the ‘The Back of a Napkin’ info is great. And I agree that you are just the guy for ‘Back of a Serviette’.