In a learning context, slides have traditionally been used as ‘speaker support’ – visual aids to support live presentations. However, slide shows produced using Microsoft’s PowerPoint or Apple’s Keynote also provide a useful way to deliver packaged content for self-directed learning. This practical guide explores the potential for packaged slide shows as a learning tool and describes the many ways in which these can be developed and deployed. Slides have traditionally been used primarily for speaker support. Media elements. Applications. MORE >>

'These three slide shows are not specifically about instructional design but, when creating online learning, I think these slide shows present a great deal to consider. Here is one on slide design: Visual Design Basics from Sumeet Moghe. Here are a couple of slide presentations about designing Infographics. Using just some of these techniques will make your online learning “POP”! Here is one on News Design, interesting visuals which can be used/adapted for instructional design. Tips for news design from chrissnider. Design MORE >>

Master slides in PowerPoint are very powerful and they are easier than ever to do with PPT 07. When using a rapid e-Learning authoring tools that runs off PowerPoint I always start with a template that uses master slides. Why do I like master slides: Templates – You can create a bunch of master slides and then save it as a template.That allows you to chose from many different layouts with just one click. Build master slides with 1,2,3… boxes, scenarios, title page, pre-quiz, course evaluation, etc. Just click New Slide and choose a layout. MORE >>

Harold Jarche posted this to the internal Internet Time Alliance network yesterday: “Check out slides 115-118″ [link] I did. Yet here, the CEO of Netflix gave most of my message four years ago in four slides. Four freaking slides. In case you don’t have time for the whole presentation, here are slides Harold recommended: This is beautiful because it is honest, clear, and reasonable. was blown away. Here ’tis: Culture (Original 2009 version) from Reed Hastings. I’m writing the sequel to Informal Learning. MORE >>

In the first part of this practical guide, we reviewed the capabilities of, and applications for, packaged slide presentations as a tool for learning. In this second installment, we look in more detail at the visual element in the presentation – the slides. What your slides must achieve. If your slide show is going to be packaged with an audio narration, then your slides have very much the same function as they would do in a live presentation – they convey the visual element, while a voice delivers the words. Use your slides to tell a story. MORE >>