Better than bullet points : powerful PowerPoint-based e-learning

This book focuses exclusively on the application of PowerPoint to the creation of online training programs. Better than Bullet Points, Creating Engaging e-Learning with PowerPoint fills that gap. By providing in-depth guidance, specific instructions, and helpful exercises, the book will enable training practitioners to create impactful learning interactions in PowerPoint. The author steps readers through the powerful features of this popular desktop application, covering everything from text to art, animation to interactivity. Provided that the reader owns a copy of PowerPoint, this book will immediately put free real-world tools into the hands of those who need it. The information is practical rather than theoretical and immediately applicable. Most importantly, this book will help make e-learning accessible to those who have previously been excluded from taking advantage of the opportunities e-learning can provide. Jane Bozarth is the e-learning coordinator for the North Carolina Office of State Personnel's Human Resource Development Group and has been a training practitioner since 1989. She is a columnist for Training Magazine and has written for numerous publications including Creative Training Techniques Newsletter and the Journal of Educational Technology and Society. This Book Focuses Exclusively On The Application Of Powerpoint To The Creation Of Online Training Programs. Better Than Bullet Points, Creating Engaging E-learning With Powerpoint Fills That Gap. By Providing In-depth Guidance, Specific Instructions, And Helpful Exercises, The Book Will Enable Training Practitioners To Create Impactful Learning Interactions In Powerpoint. The Author Steps Readers Through The Powerful Features Of This Popular Desktop Application, Covering Everything From Text To Art, Animation To Interactivity. Provided That The Reader Owns A Copy Of Powerpoint, This Book Will Immediately Put Free Real-world Tools Into The Hands Of Those Who Need It. The Information Is Practical Rather Than Theoretical And Immediately Applicable. Most Importantly, This Book Will Help Make E-learning Accessible To Those Who Have Previously Been Excluded From Taking Advantage Of The Opportunities E-learning Can Provide--resource Description Page. Creating E-learning With Powerpoint -- It's About Design, Not Software -- The Graphic User Interface And Course Architecture -- Designing For Impact -- Creating And Editing Art -- Animation -- Interactivity -- Add-ons, Blending, Performance Support, And Job Aids -- Adding Narration And Multimedia -- Distributing Your E-learning Programs. Jane Bozarth. Description Based On Print Version Record. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 321-324) And Index. "Better Than Bullet Points offers a guide for tapping into the force of PowerPoint and PowerPoint-based authoring tools (such as Articulate or Adobe Presenter) to create effective and memorable e-learning programs. Perfect for front-line trainers as well as instructional designers, this book includes step-by-step instructions and exercises for creating successful, compelling learning interactions. Better Than Bullet Points offers a wealth of information for harnessing the powerful features of PowerPoint, including everything from animation to tracking tools."--BOOK JACKET This book offers a guide for tapping into the force of PowerPoint and PowerPoint-based authoring tools (such as Articulate or Adobe Presenter) to create effective and memorable e-learning programs. For front-line trainers as well as instructional designers, this book includes step-by-step instructions and exercises for creating successful, compelling learning interactions. This book offers a wealth of information for harnessing the powerful features of PowerPoint, including everything from animation to tracking tools. [Back cover, ed]