Archive for April 2015
Today’s Tech Tip is a “Terrific Tweener!”
It’s nestled comfortably in-between Prezi and PowerPoint And it’s a great alternative – when you’re tired of PowerPoint, but can’t seem to fit your presentation into the right Prezi? So, give Emaze a go! After hearing about it, I read a Geektime review and had to try it out for myself. It said that Emaze features online, sharable, moving components…
Read MoreFollowing March Madness and Spring Break, we’re now in our stretch run – SCN Encourager
How do you keep all of your spinning plates aloft while zipping from here to there? These are crazy busy times in our schools. How do you look up at your plates while also looking down to see what you’re about to step in? From implementing new standardized test procedures… to planning year-end school events… to budget and staffing prep for fall 2015……
Read MoreThere’s really no perfect time to wrestle with “harsh truths” – SCN Encourager
But at least it’s Friday! Personally, I’d rather have ice cream than hard truths. But these hard truths might cause you to assess your website in a different light. In a good way, of course. These real-world pokes come from VolumeNine, a Denver based marketing firm dedicated to helping optimize the websites of businesses and non-profits…
Read MoreMost of us shudder at the thought of being tagged a salesperson. We shouldn’t. – SCN Encourager
This Encourager from May, 2013 merits this “spring break” reprise. “It’s time to give up Caveat Emptor.” (Buyer beware.) And it’s not me saying this – it’s author Daniel Pink in his book “To Sell is Human.” I always make this clarification right away, so I don’t have to respond to those “You’re just not making this up, are you?” emails. Daniel Pink presents…
Read MoreCindy has warned me about dispensing marriage advice. But what the heck? – SCN Encourager
This Encourager is about marketing, not marriage, anyway. Cindy must have a 6th sense. I don’t know how she does it. Somehow she can tell whenever I use the word “marriage” in a paragraph. And within seconds – with pursed lips and a disapproving look to boot– she’ll issue a caution about the direction she thinks my writing is about…
Read MoreBecome a downloading freeloader using YouTube. This tech tip will show you how.
No, Ma, I’m not THAT kind of freeloader! Really, I’m not. Deciding what type of music to play in a school video can frequently be something to worry about.. Neophytes to the communication business may cry out for Taylor Swift and include some Pitbull. Older geezers like me will stomp their feet for Clapton and just…
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