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Slideshare adds audio

Slideshare is the YouTube of PowerPoint.

Pretty nifty on its own. You upload the PowerPoint, then a flash-based version is created. This can be viewed on its own webpage or embedded in a blog. Just like YouTube videos.

But presentation slides don’t make a presentation.

So, Slideshare now allows you to upload an accompanying audio file. The presentation above - a Slidecast - shows you how easy it is to synchronise the PowerPoint and the audio clip.

Okay, ppt + audio doesn’t make a presentation either, but slides with audio is better than just the slides.

If it’s done properly.

(Direct link to Slidecast demo.)

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Conference

A very quick post to say that I’ll be in Brunei for a conference.

I really should be boarding!

Finally got access!

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The Machine is Us/ing Us

Michael Wesch is a genius! He explains Web 2.0 compellingly and succinctly. Mind you, this is apparently a draft. But one part of the last bit is stretching the point. Rethink love thanks to web 2.0?

I first posted this video here. Props to Ben Koe, whose blog is one of the many that featured this.

UPDATE Just discovered the transcript and the annotatable video version.

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Blogs & Feeds Presentation

Quickfire reflection on the Monday morning presentation to NUS Libraries staff:

  • Pace quickened compared to the trial-run, participants responsive during blogs, not so during feeds (perhaps an after-tea break effect?)
  • Didn’t get a chance to add more visuals, as originally intended. Will work on that for future presentations.
  • Handout should have explanatory notes if the respective slide(s) are vague/meaningless without the spoken word.
  • Need wireless presenter mouse and, if possible, laser pointer. Actually, need my own laptop… =P
  • Must add in section on blogging responsibly and blogging vis-à-vis corporation and its policies. Also something I should explore more in a personal context.
  • Prepare feedback forms and other printed material in advance!
  • Put email address and contact info in slides.

Overall, I had a good vibe from the librarians. They asked good questions throughout, and there was positive eye contact and body language. I was elated and humbled by the praise I received. This one stuck in my mind: a great way to start the week!

Indeed. =) Hope to see those RSS feeds soon!

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Words straight from my mouth (almost)

Have to preface this post: I am writing all this in a personal capacity. In no way does this post (or anything on this blog for that matter) reflect the position of my employers.

I usually steer clear of mentioning work on my blog. Things are great, but they have the potential to be much, much greater. Today, I found two blog posts which reflected my position on certain work-related issues almost perfectly.

Mr Justin Lee, you’ve got a friend in me.

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