I am now a Mac/Windows crossover. (In other words, I am going from a Windows OS to Mac OS.) A week ago I purchased my first Mac, a Macbook. While I think I am going to like it a lot, it is very different from what I am used to. I mentioned in a twitter … Continue reading Windows / Mac Applications Cross Comparison
Author: Chris Eller
Introduction to Zotero
Below is a brief introduction to Zotero I prepared for my “Writing a Research Paper" Seminar at the University of Northern Iowa. Starting this semester, I am going to explore Zotero as a research tool. Zotero [zoh-TAIR-oh] is a free, easy-to-use Firefox extension to help you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. It lives … Continue reading Introduction to Zotero
10 Tips for a Great Presentation
Another great post from Church Leaders Intelligence Report on great presentations. This time, they offered “10 Tips for a Great Presentation” by Steve Tobak. Here they are: Connecting with an audience, communicating your vision and passion for your message, can be a beautiful experience. It's also a rare opportunity to make an impression that might … Continue reading 10 Tips for a Great Presentation
10 Steps to Great Presentation Maps
Michael Deutch over at the Mindjet Blog offers “10 Steps to Great Presentation Maps.” Based on Garr Reynolds’ (author of Presentation Zen) ”Top Ten Slide Tips,” These include: 1. Keep it Simple 2. Limit Bullet Points & Text 3. Make Your Maps for Presentations 4. Use High-Quality Graphics 5. Have … Continue reading 10 Steps to Great Presentation Maps
What’s In Your Presentation Toolbox?
Michael Hyatt, CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, provides a great look into his presentation toolbox. He's Mac-biased, and many of his applications reflect his preference, but it's still a good look at a professional presenter's process. Here are Hyatt's presentation tools: OmniOutliner. Keynote. iStockPhoto. Handbrake. QuickTime Pro. Box Shot 3D. Snapz Pro X. KeySpan Remote. … Continue reading What’s In Your Presentation Toolbox?
Making the Most of Your Computers
The Feb. 18, 2009 issue of Church Leaders Intelligence Report provided an excellent article on “Making the Most of Your Computers.” Here is the critical part of the article: At the recent AICPA Not-For-Profit Financial Executives Forum held in Anaheim, Randy Johnson, executive vice president of Network Management Group, Inc. offered his top-ten tips on … Continue reading Making the Most of Your Computers
To Cite or Not to Cite: Plagiarism in the Digital Age
Recently, in one of my grad classes at the University of Northern Iowa I had a little fun with the age-old question of whether or not to cite a source. I thought I would share it with you. To cite or not to cite, that is the age-old question. Four score and seven years ago … Continue reading To Cite or Not to Cite: Plagiarism in the Digital Age
Million, billion, trillion. What’s the difference?
Photo: MashGet, Flickr What’s a trillion dollars? In the past couple of months we’ve heard the number tossed around like we are shopping for used cars. “This ‘02 Windstar is $850 billion, but this ‘06 Fusion is $1.1 trillion.” Here’s some examples from some recent news stories: The federal budget deficit will hit an unparalleled … Continue reading Million, billion, trillion. What’s the difference?
Seven Tough Questions Spiritual Assessment
Seven Tough Questions Spiritual Assessment Check one answer for each question. If you are in-between two answers then you can put a line or dot between the two boxes. #1 – When I pray: [ ] I don't pray [ ] I only pray when there is an emergency [ ] I regularly pray for … Continue reading Seven Tough Questions Spiritual Assessment
Microsoft Tag
On the horizon for mobile users is a new technology Microsoft is starting to promote called “Tag.” According to the web site, Microsoft Tag creates unlimited possibilities for making interactive communications an instant, entertaining part of life. They tranform physical media (print advertising, billboards,product packages, information signs, in-store merchandising, or even video images)—into live links … Continue reading Microsoft Tag