Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

PowerPoint slides are overwhelmed by too much content. Based upon these areas of focus, we then developed a one-page resource and shared it with all selected speakers, requesting they use this document in designing their conference presentation experiences. Assembled 10 slide tips intended to help speakers overcome death by PowerPoint.

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Conference Committee Review Video 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 7, 2014

As you might expect of any proud uncle, I check-in with my sister frequently for updates on the latest developments in class. Whether this is one-on-one, in a small group setting or via webinar, industry speakers often don’t have training in professional development. My oldest niece began preschool this fall in North Carolina.

North Carolina 100

North Carolina Class Content Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 24, 2015

Associations need three things: people (SMEs, instructional designers, LMS administrators), processes (course development, marketing) and technology (video, left-navigation layout). Word of caution: A MOOC isn’t a webinar and it’s not a regurgitation of a PowerPoint presentation. What do you think? Does your association offer a MOOC?

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Mooc LMS Learning Management System Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2012

We have individuals in each room provide input and then develop a blog post or update in a newsletter of what takes place. Reframe the PowerPoint in other ways and post them in our knowledge center. Sharing PowerPoints as PDFs after the conference and executive briefs from concurrent sessions. Recordings. Other insights.

Content 100

Content Video Conference Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Speakers invest a significant amount of time into developing presentations. Curriculum development and instructional design alone often require a minimum of seven hours for every one hour of course time. First, a few thoughts about a speaker’s investment: Time.

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Tips Cost Video Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 21, 2015

Without key insights and takeaways, professional development investments are wasted. Develop opportunities throughout the program to get participants out of their seats and moving throughout the room or venue (e.g., The power of visual tools such as PowerPoint, Prezi, videos, handouts and job aids should not be underestimated.

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Georgia Cost Education Case Study 100