Not long ago, I created a presentation for a client that included a video with text on top. My client asked why she couldn’t see the text. After rechecking that other people could see it, I asked which version of PowerPoint she was using. It was Mac version 2008! Only 14 years ago… And yes, […]
Choosing a platform for your online course
When you’re ready to get your knowledge out to the world with an online course, you have many decisions to make! An important one is which platform you’ll use. The platform houses your course content. The platform is sometimes called a Learning Management System (LMS), but in truth, you may not even need an LMS. […]
Comparing webinar services-Google Hangouts on Air, GoToWebinar, and Zoom-and why I chose Zoom
More and more, presenters are presenting online, using webinar services. So I thought I’d share my experience and maybe comparing webinar services will help you make a choice. I’ve switched to Zoom! I’ve used GoToWebinar for many years but a friend (thanks, Sheila Finkelstein!) introduced me to Zoom. I tested it for several months and a […]
PowerPoint on an Android phone
Microsoft recently made PowerPoint (and Word and Excel) available as an Android phone app. It’s my understanding that the same app works on Android tablets as well. Your experience with the menus and options will adapt with the size of your screen. You can go to the Google Play Store to download the app. There’s […]
Using PowerPoint with a touch screen — on a tablet
I recently got a Microsoft Surface 2. The Surface 2 uses a version of Windows that’s just for tablets; it isn’t a full version of Windows. But it comes with Microsoft Office — a special version for the Surface. I’ve been spending time working in PowerPoint on the Surface. You can’t install add-ins, but other […]
