PowerPoint Presentation
I started out gearing my PPT towards something just for my work - the Martin County Library System (MCLS). But, then I thought -wait- maybe I should change this to help ALL patrons even those that cannot use the MCLS. So, then I took out some of the MCLS information and added more links to IPL2.org. Only at this point my PPT did not have as much information for MCLS and it was not as fluid and cohesive as it should have been.
After presenting my PPT to my boss, I ended up keeping the IPL2 information and adding more MCLS information and MCLS is now going to use my PPT on the new website. The new website will be up and running in several weeks. I am ecstatic that I was able to create something to benefit the library system as well as patrons all while completing a project in the MLIS program at USF. Here is my final PPT on the Martin County Library System website!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Elluminate Part II
Second Elluminate Session:
Today will be my second attempt at the Elluminate session. I do like the 6:30pm meeting time a little more as it may give me time to eat dinner first. I believe I have my presentation topic ready and will try to get an approval for it this evening – as long as Elluminate does not crash…if it does not I have three major questions to ask:
1. Can I do my project on preparing for science fair using your public library.
2. Can I use music throughout the length of the ten slides – I found a great science song on emusic for elementary age children.
3. Should I gear this toward Martin County Library System or general public libraries?
Elluminate Part II Result:
Looks like I am going to try and gear my presentation towards something I can use at work. I will pitch the idea to my co-workers and boss to see if they could use the a science fair tutorial in their branches. I don't think I will be using the music I found only because of copyright issues and this presentation will be going online. So, my questions were answered and I feel more confident about my topic choice and hopefully I can use it at work.
In addition, we will be working on podcasting and a publication next. I am really excited about the idea of recording audio and being able to share it through technology - I might be able to use this for storytime or something else work related. Looks like we will be able to use FREE technology through Audacity as mp3 format and possibly even VODCASTING.
Furthermore, if all goes as planned with Audacity, you can save audio in an mp3 format by downloading the software and saving the mp3 as a project file. Then export it as an mp3 file and add the music to the audacity project. It also looks like vodcasting can be done through Picasa, Photostory, Imagemaker, and/or Jing (only a five minute tutorial).
This class gets cooler each session!
Today will be my second attempt at the Elluminate session. I do like the 6:30pm meeting time a little more as it may give me time to eat dinner first. I believe I have my presentation topic ready and will try to get an approval for it this evening – as long as Elluminate does not crash…if it does not I have three major questions to ask:
1. Can I do my project on preparing for science fair using your public library.
2. Can I use music throughout the length of the ten slides – I found a great science song on emusic for elementary age children.
3. Should I gear this toward Martin County Library System or general public libraries?
Elluminate Part II Result:
Looks like I am going to try and gear my presentation towards something I can use at work. I will pitch the idea to my co-workers and boss to see if they could use the a science fair tutorial in their branches. I don't think I will be using the music I found only because of copyright issues and this presentation will be going online. So, my questions were answered and I feel more confident about my topic choice and hopefully I can use it at work.
In addition, we will be working on podcasting and a publication next. I am really excited about the idea of recording audio and being able to share it through technology - I might be able to use this for storytime or something else work related. Looks like we will be able to use FREE technology through Audacity as mp3 format and possibly even VODCASTING.
Furthermore, if all goes as planned with Audacity, you can save audio in an mp3 format by downloading the software and saving the mp3 as a project file. Then export it as an mp3 file and add the music to the audacity project. It also looks like vodcasting can be done through Picasa, Photostory, Imagemaker, and/or Jing (only a five minute tutorial).
This class gets cooler each session!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
PowerPoint Practice Presentaion
Practice PPT Assignment:
I have not put together a PowerPoint slide show in awhile, and I am excited to add media to it. One professor a few semesters ago managed to add music and silly pictures to his slide show which made learning the material much easier. I will be interested to see how I do with media such as music and special inserts.
Practice PPT Result:
I had to go back a few times and add more music, number my slides, and tweak some graphics. PowerPoint has so much potential I just wonder why I never explored it more. The graphics, music, transitions all help to entertain the crowd or provide many alternative options depending on who the intended audience is. My goal for the next presentation project is to create a slide show for an elementary age audience. Something I can use for my current job. As a children’s librarian I do tend to repeat myself several times during the day for different parents and/or children on different subjects pertaining to library services. At the moment the most popular inquiry is in regards to science fair. It may be a good idea to create a slide show on how to find science fair resources in the library…
I have not put together a PowerPoint slide show in awhile, and I am excited to add media to it. One professor a few semesters ago managed to add music and silly pictures to his slide show which made learning the material much easier. I will be interested to see how I do with media such as music and special inserts.
Practice PPT Result:
I had to go back a few times and add more music, number my slides, and tweak some graphics. PowerPoint has so much potential I just wonder why I never explored it more. The graphics, music, transitions all help to entertain the crowd or provide many alternative options depending on who the intended audience is. My goal for the next presentation project is to create a slide show for an elementary age audience. Something I can use for my current job. As a children’s librarian I do tend to repeat myself several times during the day for different parents and/or children on different subjects pertaining to library services. At the moment the most popular inquiry is in regards to science fair. It may be a good idea to create a slide show on how to find science fair resources in the library…
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