Google recently updated its free Web-based presentation software and now you can create embeddable PPTs. Here’s an example from Google.
Basically, this merges the embeddable functionality of YouTube with Google Docs. And basically, that’s insanely cool.
Even cooler are the opportunities created by embeddable PowerPoint presentations. For example, I was able to successfully embed a test PPT [...]
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Amazon’s $399 Kindle eReader Debuts
Posted in Uncategorized on November 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I’m trying to muster an ounce of enthusiasm over the Amazon Kindle, but eReaders just don’t do it for me. My geeky side was initially impressed with the Kindle’s wireless connectivity and tech specs (cue booming movie trailer voice … “imagine a device that holds 200 books, yet weighs only 10.3 ounces”), but then [...]
Confessions of a CSS Tweaker
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged coding, css, stylesheets, techie confession, tweaking on November 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Cascading Stylesheets are my Kryptonite.
Serious Gaming Comes to Higher Ed
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged brandeis, gaming, ibm, serious gaming, simulations on November 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Business-oriented gaming is getting a test-run at Brandeis.
The Genius of Common Craft
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged common craft, howto, wiki on November 13, 2007 | 2 Comments »
This is one of the most impressive and entertaining educational videos I’ve ever seen:
The simplicity is brilliant, the delivery is brilliant, the explanation is brilliant. Bravo to Common Craft!
Poster Presentations are … Posters?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged conferences, education, poster presentations, posters on November 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
My first poster presentation experience left much to be desired.
Second Life Pains Me
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged education, Second Life on November 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I don’t get Second Life at all.
Wait. That’s not entirely true. I get what it is. I even have a basic understand of how it works. But the educational and entertainment value aren’t clear to me. (And don’t get me started on the so-called revenue potential … I’m trying my best to keep business discussions [...]
