Any Ideas on Creating a Quiz Like This in PowerPoint?
So this is a bit different – I figure with 3-5k views a day I am asking you for advice. A recent project seemed simple enough, develop a kiosk quiz with 4 questions and showed the results, then reset for the next person. No need to capture data or integrate with a data base. I figured easy, I will just develop a set of slides and use one of the conversion apps. Turns out the simple quiz is quite difficult – but if I want to capture data, integrate with a LMS, etc. all is a part of the pre-packaged solutions.
Well I spent a few days researching options and finally coded the project in Flash. Client was happy, end result looked and functioned great, I was just a bit surprised I could not find a PowerPoint solution.
So here is the storyboard of what was needed (created in PPT 2007). Anyone have suggestions on software (add-in or stand alone) that could accomplish this?
– Troy @ TLC
And I Don’t Even Speak the Language
Received a call from a past client with request to help update a series of presentations. Project was great and super to reconnect with clients I consider friends. Of course working on presentations in a language you are not familiar with has its challenges…
– Troy @ TLC
PowerPoint Contest (by SlideBoom)
SlideBoom, the online presentation sharing site, has announced a new PowerPoint competition!
Here’s what they say:
This contest is a unique opportunity to reveal your creative potential and experience in creating PowerPoint presentation on Business,Education, Career or other interesting subject.
The top three winners will be awarded valuable prizes like SlideBoom Presentation Contest 2009 Winner Cup, a lifetime subscription for PRO account, advanced iSpring Presenter software and Gold Award badge.
Applicants are welcome to submit their works from 18 May to 21 June inclusive. Winners will be announced on 30 June 2009.
Learn more at the official contest page.
– Troy @ TLC
Touch Screen Simulation Presentation
Here’s a fun video on YouTube where the presenter was clever (and practiced) to create a well rehearsed and animated presentation. Take a look here.
– Troy @ TLC
Creativity Boost with MoodStream
Here is a nifty online tool for those days creativity is just not there (or if you have some time to stare at the computer and be entertained). Getty Images has MoodStream.
Pulling from its vast image and video libraries you can have a full screen never ending stream of images and video based on your parameters. Adjust the sliders or use a preset, click ‘Refresh Stream’ and watch.
– Troy @ TLC
Office 2010 The Movie
Two things:
1. Microsoft is definitely showing they know how to have fun. Check out the movie trailer for the upcoming release of Office 2010 here.
2. Microsoft has officially announced a Technical Preview (aka ‘Beta’) of Office 2010 – so we are getting closer to the release date! It is a limited invitation program…
– Troy @ TLC
Oh My Eyes – Bad Diagram
Here is a slide from a recent show that just made me cringe (presentation was supplied, so I had no editing or design input).
It does show all of the important information. But it does not have a balanced/aligned layout. It is difficult to figure out the message, text is small, and it did not animate to help show the flow. And it was a background slide for over 5 minutes…
– Troy @ TLC