This document discusses how to use free PowerPoint templates and add multimedia elements like transitions, animations, music, and videos to create engaging presentations. It provides examples using three free templates - a music sheet, closed theatre curtain, and open curtain - to demonstrate how to embed these elements. The purpose is to liven up presentations and better engage audiences, especially younger generations, in a cost-effective way.
The document discusses 7 different web 2.0 tools (Animoto, VoiceThread, Blabberize, Wordle, ToonDoo, Screencast-O-Matic, and Glogster) that can be used to engage staff and students. It provides a brief description of each tool and examples of how the author has shared them. It also includes additional resources for finding more educational technology tools and trends.
Capzles is a free online tool that allows users to create timelines and presentations by combining multimedia content such as videos, images, audio and text. It has features that make the content easy to view and share, and allows for social networking functions. The tool is accessible for teachers and students of various ages and abilities. Capzles can be used in the classroom to have students create timelines on different subjects and encourages collaboration. Content is added using the tools on the left sidebar, and capzles can be designed and shared and with privacy settings adjusted.
This document provides 50 ways to integrate unitedstreaming resources into classroom lessons and presentations. It includes instructions for hyperlinking and embedding videos into PowerPoint presentations. Examples are given for embedding a video with controls and adding a song to a PowerPoint. The document also discusses using closed captioning files to help English language learners and struggling readers and provides ideas for using unitedstreaming videos and media in graphic organizers, quizzes, movies, learning stations, virtual field trips, and more.
This document provides information on several online tools for photo editing, creating animations and avatars, playing with words, and making slideshows from photos. It summarizes the steps to use tools on superlame.com for adding speech bubbles to photos, pizap.com for editing photos, voki.com for making speaking avatars, wordle.net for generating word clouds from text, and tripwow.tripadvisor.com for creating slideshows from vacation photos. Screenshots and step-by-step instructions are included to demonstrate how to use each tool.
The document provides a detailed history of musical theatre from its origins to modern day. It notes that Show Boat in 1927 was a pivotal musical, being the first to integrate music with plot and address social issues. Other important developments included Oklahoma! introducing dance to advance plot, and West Side Story bringing a modern perspective to Romeo and Juliet with music by Leonard Bernstein. Contemporary musicals combine elements of past innovations with new styles like pop music.
This document provides an overview of musical theatre, including its history and key elements. It discusses the origins of musical theatre in operetta and how shows like Oklahoma established the integrated form where music, dialogue and dance advance the plot. The golden age of musicals from the 1940s-1960s produced famous works before genres like rock musicals and mega-musicals became popular in later decades. Current musicals tend to focus on spectacle but some unusual critically acclaimed shows have emerged.
PowerPoint is a commonly used presentation software that allows users to create slideshows to accompany oral presentations. While it can be an effective tool, some argue it has damaged public speaking by reversing the proper relationship between visual aids and speech. PowerPoint makes it easy to create professional-looking presentations with features like templates, charts, photos and video. Presentations can be customized and shared in various formats. The software organizes content into slides and provides different viewing modes for creating, organizing and presenting slideshows.
PowerPoint is a commonly used presentation software that allows users to create slideshows to accompany oral presentations. While it can be an effective tool, some argue it has damaged public speaking by reversing the proper relationship between visual aids and speech. PowerPoint makes it easy to create professional-looking presentations with features like templates, charts, photos and customization options. It provides different modes for designing, organizing and presenting slides, including options for speaker notes, handouts and on-screen slideshows.
PowerPoint is a widely used program for creating presentations. It allows users to organize ideas, add visual elements like charts and pictures, and customize the design. Presentations can be created for on-screen slideshows or printing for handouts. PowerPoint has different modes for creating, organizing, and presenting slides, including options for adding animations, transitions, notes, and rehearsing timings.
PowerPoint was officially launched on May 22, 1990 as part of the Microsoft Office suite. It runs on Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. PowerPoint is one of the simplest programs to learn and is the number one program used worldwide for presentations. Anyone can create stunning presentations that look like they were designed by a professional using PowerPoint's features.
PowerPoint 2010 introduces new features to help users at every stage of creating and delivering presentations. It provides templates to help start presentations, allows organizing slides into sections, and enables real-time collaboration. Users can now enrich presentations with new picture effects, animate images easily, embed and style videos, and add exciting new transitions. PowerPoint 2010 also helps users deliver presentations through features like broadcasting slide shows, recording narrated presentations as videos, optimizing files for different devices, and accessing files from anywhere through the web app.
This document provides tips and instructions for creating effective presentations. It discusses choosing the right presentation tool, designing clean slides with minimal text and high quality images, embedding videos, using fonts effectively, and provides a tutorial on how to create a presentation using Prezi. The overall message is that presentations should be simple, engaging, and focus on communicating the speaker's message rather than just displaying information on slides.
This document provides tips for creating effective presentations with minimal text and engaging visuals. It recommends including no more than 6 words per slide to reduce cognitive load on the audience. Images should illustrate key points rather than just decorate slides. Simple, clean designs without animations or distractions are best. It also discusses choosing presentation tools like PowerPoint, options for embedding video, using readable fonts, and finding free images and video content within copyright restrictions.
Design a PowerPoint presentation about the AmericanPop Culture.docxtheodorelove43763
油
Design a PowerPoint presentation about the American
Pop Culture to present to an audience of 500 High School Students
1) As you work on the presentation, try to make sure that the resources
you include (hyperlinks to web sites, photos and images, sounds and
music, or videos) are American Pop culturally authentic whenever possible. They should also contribute to helping students to grasp the meaning you are trying to convey. (In other words, don't just include animations, graphics, music, or sound effects just for funuse them as tools!)
2) Try not to create a presentation just for the sake of the assignment. In
other words, think about how PowerPoint can enhance students'
experience with the content in ways that are not possible with other
media. (For example, PowerPoint makes it easier to organize
information, highlight key points using color, shape, and animation,
etc.)
3) There is no minimum number of slides, but it would be difficult to
accomplish anything of substance in less than 5 slides. You should
consider the amount of time typically available in a single period as the
maximum time available.
4) You must include at least one image or photo, one hyperlink, and one
audio or video clip in your presentation.
5) You may include special animations, backgrounds, effects, or
transitions if you like, but they are not required.
6) Here are a few tips for creating successful PowerPoint presentations:
揃 Use contrasting colors (light backgrounds call for darker fonts, while dark backgrounds call for lighter colored fonts).
揃 Use at least 24-point font in presentations that will be viewed by a
whole class.
揃 Do not use more than 2 different fonts on a slide.
揃 Do not put too many words on a slide. If you need to include more
details, it is better to use additional slides.
揃 Try to be consistent with the style of designs and color schemes.
揃 Images make it more interesting!
Scoring PowerPoints
http://www.fno.org/sept00/powerpoints.html
This link will take you to an online article that provides illustrated examples of many
bloopers to avoid when designing a PowerPoint presentation.
Multimedia Mania 2003 Judges Rubric
Use this outstanding, comprehensive rubric below to help you assess the quality of your presentation before you turn it in.
7) Use the built in help feature and learn how to insert hyperlinks and multimedia.
If you need help, e-mail me!
Criteria
0
.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
1
Technical
Project does not run satisfactorily. There are too many technical problems to view the project.
Project runs minimally. There are many technical problems when viewing the project.
Project runs adequately with minor technical problems.
Project runs perfectly with no technical problems. For example, there are no error messages, all sound, video, or other files are found.
2
Navigation
Buttons or navigational tools are absent or confusing.
Tools for Digital Storytelling webinar with Erika Padilla-Morales of Streetside Stores and Melissa Jun Rowley.
This event is part of the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Event 2011: http://tiny.cc/tsdigs
1) Discovery Education streaming provides over 50 ways for teachers to use its content, including embedding video clips and full videos in presentations, using images for journaling and writing prompts, searching by curriculum standard, and utilizing closed captioning for struggling readers.
2) Teachers can download audio such as speeches, readings, and songs to include in presentations. Discovery Education also has hundreds of elementary school songs.
3) Photo projects like Blabberize, Animoto, and Photo Story can be matched with Discovery Education images. Other resources include quiz, assignment, and writing prompt builders, as well as professional development through the Discovery Education Network.
This document provides information on various educational technology tools including hardware such as iPods, interactive whiteboards, and software such as Photoflexer for photo editing, Dipity for creating timelines, and Voicethread for collaborative presentations. It also includes examples of how these tools can be used in the classroom for activities like student presentations, book reports, and inviting outside experts to provide feedback through technology.
PowerPoint is presentation software that allows users to create slide shows incorporating text, images, videos and other multimedia elements. 際際滷s can be arranged and printed as handouts. Effective PowerPoint presentations follow basic design rules - keeping the content simple, using large readable fonts, concise bullet points, consistent backgrounds and templates, and focusing one main idea per slide. Proper use of transitions and animations can enhance slide shows if applied sparingly.
This document advertises Prezentar presentation software. It touts its ability to quickly create professional presentations, videos, and eBooks from templates for courses, webinars, meetings, and more. It claims Prezentar removes the hassle of creating presentations from scratch and allows users to select a template, customize it, and share it in minutes. The document emphasizes Prezentar's ease of use and large library of templates, images, and features to engage audiences. It also includes a limited time discount offer of $97, down from the regular $197 price.
ElkGrove Discovery Digital StorytellingMike Bryant
油
The document provides guidance on creating digital stories and movies using tools like Photo Story and Windows Movie Maker. It discusses including key story elements like a beginning, middle, and end, and the Center for Digital Storytelling's seven elements of digital stories. It also provides tips on importing images and audio, recording narration, editing video, and saving the final projects. Web 2.0 tools for digital storytelling like Animoto and Voicethread are also mentioned. Contact information is provided to help connect students to these digital storytelling tools.
際際滷share version PPT Magic - ICT Links into Languages Conference Feb 2011 w...rubiales 62
油
際際滷share version of my presentation at the ICT Links into Languages Conference, Southampton - Feb 2011.
Many thanks to Joe Dale, Jo Rhys-Jones, Bev Evans, Mark Purves and Phil Bagge
The document provides 50 examples of how to use Discovery Education streaming resources to support literacy learning. Some examples include having students discuss or narrate video segments, using audio songs to teach language concepts, embedding videos and images into PowerPoint presentations, using closed captioning to support struggling readers, and using interactive maps and timelines to reinforce historical concepts. The document suggests using these digital resources can help engage literate learners and support language and reading comprehension development.
This document discusses the benefits of using PowerPoint presentations. It notes that PowerPoint provides an effective tool for marketing and presenting information to clients. It should be used simply to convey key ideas through simple slides with captions and animations only when needed. PowerPoint presentations can be used to introduce new projects, summarize company growth, or demonstrate a project's authenticity to clients. The document outlines how PowerPoint presentations have evolved over time to incorporate animation, multimedia, and become a standard part of presentations in offices, classrooms, and other settings. It provides tips for effective PowerPoint use, such as incorporating graphics, animations, and transitions sparingly and focusing the screen layout. Rehearsals are recommended to ensure an effective presentation
The document provides tips for creating effective presentations using PowerPoint. It recommends using visuals like images over text-heavy bullet points, incorporating stories and narratives to increase memorability, and keeping slides simple with minimal extraneous content. Presenters are advised to avoid just reading slides verbatim and instead use the slides as a supplement to their live narration. The document also emphasizes designing slides according to principles like empty space, rule of thirds for image placement, and using sans-serif fonts for readability.
This document provides resources and tutorials for digital storytelling. It includes:
- A wiki with copyright-friendly images, audio, video editors, storytelling examples, and more.
- Tips for using programs like iMovie and Windows Movie Maker to remove audio from videos and record narration.
- Ideas for different types of digital stories and ways to scaffold storytelling skills for students.
- Step-by-step instructions for creating digital stories with Photo Story and Movie Maker using Discovery Education videos.
PowerPoint 2010 introduces new features to help users at every stage of creating and delivering presentations. It allows for designing and organizing slides using templates and sections. Users can now collaborate simultaneously on presentations. New formatting tools allow enhancing slides with animated effects, picture corrections, and embedded videos. Presentations can now be broadcast in real-time or recorded with narration. Media-rich presentations can be optimized for compatibility or compressed for sharing.
PowerPoint 2010 introduces new features to help users at every stage of creating and delivering presentations. It allows for designing and organizing slides using templates and sections. Users can now collaborate simultaneously on presentations. New formatting tools allow enhancing slides with animated effects, picture corrections, and embedded videos. Presentations can now be broadcast in real-time or recorded with narration. Media-rich presentations can be optimized for compatibility or compressed for sharing. Overall, PowerPoint 2010 provides more options for authoring, enriching, and delivering presentations across devices.
DealBook of Ukraine: 2025 edition | AVentures CapitalYevgen Sysoyev
油
The DealBook is our annual overview of the Ukrainian tech investment industry. This edition comprehensively covers the full year 2024 and the first deals of 2025.
[Webinar] Scaling Made Simple: Getting Started with No-Code Web AppsSafe Software
油
Ready to simplify workflow sharing across your organization without diving into complex coding? With FME Flow Apps, you can build no-code web apps that make your data work harder for you fast.
In this webinar, well show you how to:
Build and deploy Workspace Apps to create an intuitive user interface for self-serve data processing and validation.
Automate processes using Automation Apps. Learn to create a no-code web app to kick off workflows tailored to your needs, trigger multiple workspaces and external actions, and use conditional filtering within automations to control your workflows.
Create a centralized portal with Gallery Apps to share a collection of no-code web apps across your organization.
Through real-world examples and practical demos, youll learn how to transform your workflows into intuitive, self-serve solutions that empower your team and save you time. We cant wait to show you whats possible!
PowerPoint is a widely used program for creating presentations. It allows users to organize ideas, add visual elements like charts and pictures, and customize the design. Presentations can be created for on-screen slideshows or printing for handouts. PowerPoint has different modes for creating, organizing, and presenting slides, including options for adding animations, transitions, notes, and rehearsing timings.
PowerPoint was officially launched on May 22, 1990 as part of the Microsoft Office suite. It runs on Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. PowerPoint is one of the simplest programs to learn and is the number one program used worldwide for presentations. Anyone can create stunning presentations that look like they were designed by a professional using PowerPoint's features.
PowerPoint 2010 introduces new features to help users at every stage of creating and delivering presentations. It provides templates to help start presentations, allows organizing slides into sections, and enables real-time collaboration. Users can now enrich presentations with new picture effects, animate images easily, embed and style videos, and add exciting new transitions. PowerPoint 2010 also helps users deliver presentations through features like broadcasting slide shows, recording narrated presentations as videos, optimizing files for different devices, and accessing files from anywhere through the web app.
This document provides tips and instructions for creating effective presentations. It discusses choosing the right presentation tool, designing clean slides with minimal text and high quality images, embedding videos, using fonts effectively, and provides a tutorial on how to create a presentation using Prezi. The overall message is that presentations should be simple, engaging, and focus on communicating the speaker's message rather than just displaying information on slides.
This document provides tips for creating effective presentations with minimal text and engaging visuals. It recommends including no more than 6 words per slide to reduce cognitive load on the audience. Images should illustrate key points rather than just decorate slides. Simple, clean designs without animations or distractions are best. It also discusses choosing presentation tools like PowerPoint, options for embedding video, using readable fonts, and finding free images and video content within copyright restrictions.
Design a PowerPoint presentation about the AmericanPop Culture.docxtheodorelove43763
油
Design a PowerPoint presentation about the American
Pop Culture to present to an audience of 500 High School Students
1) As you work on the presentation, try to make sure that the resources
you include (hyperlinks to web sites, photos and images, sounds and
music, or videos) are American Pop culturally authentic whenever possible. They should also contribute to helping students to grasp the meaning you are trying to convey. (In other words, don't just include animations, graphics, music, or sound effects just for funuse them as tools!)
2) Try not to create a presentation just for the sake of the assignment. In
other words, think about how PowerPoint can enhance students'
experience with the content in ways that are not possible with other
media. (For example, PowerPoint makes it easier to organize
information, highlight key points using color, shape, and animation,
etc.)
3) There is no minimum number of slides, but it would be difficult to
accomplish anything of substance in less than 5 slides. You should
consider the amount of time typically available in a single period as the
maximum time available.
4) You must include at least one image or photo, one hyperlink, and one
audio or video clip in your presentation.
5) You may include special animations, backgrounds, effects, or
transitions if you like, but they are not required.
6) Here are a few tips for creating successful PowerPoint presentations:
揃 Use contrasting colors (light backgrounds call for darker fonts, while dark backgrounds call for lighter colored fonts).
揃 Use at least 24-point font in presentations that will be viewed by a
whole class.
揃 Do not use more than 2 different fonts on a slide.
揃 Do not put too many words on a slide. If you need to include more
details, it is better to use additional slides.
揃 Try to be consistent with the style of designs and color schemes.
揃 Images make it more interesting!
Scoring PowerPoints
http://www.fno.org/sept00/powerpoints.html
This link will take you to an online article that provides illustrated examples of many
bloopers to avoid when designing a PowerPoint presentation.
Multimedia Mania 2003 Judges Rubric
Use this outstanding, comprehensive rubric below to help you assess the quality of your presentation before you turn it in.
7) Use the built in help feature and learn how to insert hyperlinks and multimedia.
If you need help, e-mail me!
Criteria
0
.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
1
Technical
Project does not run satisfactorily. There are too many technical problems to view the project.
Project runs minimally. There are many technical problems when viewing the project.
Project runs adequately with minor technical problems.
Project runs perfectly with no technical problems. For example, there are no error messages, all sound, video, or other files are found.
2
Navigation
Buttons or navigational tools are absent or confusing.
Tools for Digital Storytelling webinar with Erika Padilla-Morales of Streetside Stores and Melissa Jun Rowley.
This event is part of the TechSoup Digital Storytelling Event 2011: http://tiny.cc/tsdigs
1) Discovery Education streaming provides over 50 ways for teachers to use its content, including embedding video clips and full videos in presentations, using images for journaling and writing prompts, searching by curriculum standard, and utilizing closed captioning for struggling readers.
2) Teachers can download audio such as speeches, readings, and songs to include in presentations. Discovery Education also has hundreds of elementary school songs.
3) Photo projects like Blabberize, Animoto, and Photo Story can be matched with Discovery Education images. Other resources include quiz, assignment, and writing prompt builders, as well as professional development through the Discovery Education Network.
This document provides information on various educational technology tools including hardware such as iPods, interactive whiteboards, and software such as Photoflexer for photo editing, Dipity for creating timelines, and Voicethread for collaborative presentations. It also includes examples of how these tools can be used in the classroom for activities like student presentations, book reports, and inviting outside experts to provide feedback through technology.
PowerPoint is presentation software that allows users to create slide shows incorporating text, images, videos and other multimedia elements. 際際滷s can be arranged and printed as handouts. Effective PowerPoint presentations follow basic design rules - keeping the content simple, using large readable fonts, concise bullet points, consistent backgrounds and templates, and focusing one main idea per slide. Proper use of transitions and animations can enhance slide shows if applied sparingly.
This document advertises Prezentar presentation software. It touts its ability to quickly create professional presentations, videos, and eBooks from templates for courses, webinars, meetings, and more. It claims Prezentar removes the hassle of creating presentations from scratch and allows users to select a template, customize it, and share it in minutes. The document emphasizes Prezentar's ease of use and large library of templates, images, and features to engage audiences. It also includes a limited time discount offer of $97, down from the regular $197 price.
ElkGrove Discovery Digital StorytellingMike Bryant
油
The document provides guidance on creating digital stories and movies using tools like Photo Story and Windows Movie Maker. It discusses including key story elements like a beginning, middle, and end, and the Center for Digital Storytelling's seven elements of digital stories. It also provides tips on importing images and audio, recording narration, editing video, and saving the final projects. Web 2.0 tools for digital storytelling like Animoto and Voicethread are also mentioned. Contact information is provided to help connect students to these digital storytelling tools.
際際滷share version PPT Magic - ICT Links into Languages Conference Feb 2011 w...rubiales 62
油
際際滷share version of my presentation at the ICT Links into Languages Conference, Southampton - Feb 2011.
Many thanks to Joe Dale, Jo Rhys-Jones, Bev Evans, Mark Purves and Phil Bagge
The document provides 50 examples of how to use Discovery Education streaming resources to support literacy learning. Some examples include having students discuss or narrate video segments, using audio songs to teach language concepts, embedding videos and images into PowerPoint presentations, using closed captioning to support struggling readers, and using interactive maps and timelines to reinforce historical concepts. The document suggests using these digital resources can help engage literate learners and support language and reading comprehension development.
This document discusses the benefits of using PowerPoint presentations. It notes that PowerPoint provides an effective tool for marketing and presenting information to clients. It should be used simply to convey key ideas through simple slides with captions and animations only when needed. PowerPoint presentations can be used to introduce new projects, summarize company growth, or demonstrate a project's authenticity to clients. The document outlines how PowerPoint presentations have evolved over time to incorporate animation, multimedia, and become a standard part of presentations in offices, classrooms, and other settings. It provides tips for effective PowerPoint use, such as incorporating graphics, animations, and transitions sparingly and focusing the screen layout. Rehearsals are recommended to ensure an effective presentation
The document provides tips for creating effective presentations using PowerPoint. It recommends using visuals like images over text-heavy bullet points, incorporating stories and narratives to increase memorability, and keeping slides simple with minimal extraneous content. Presenters are advised to avoid just reading slides verbatim and instead use the slides as a supplement to their live narration. The document also emphasizes designing slides according to principles like empty space, rule of thirds for image placement, and using sans-serif fonts for readability.
This document provides resources and tutorials for digital storytelling. It includes:
- A wiki with copyright-friendly images, audio, video editors, storytelling examples, and more.
- Tips for using programs like iMovie and Windows Movie Maker to remove audio from videos and record narration.
- Ideas for different types of digital stories and ways to scaffold storytelling skills for students.
- Step-by-step instructions for creating digital stories with Photo Story and Movie Maker using Discovery Education videos.
PowerPoint 2010 introduces new features to help users at every stage of creating and delivering presentations. It allows for designing and organizing slides using templates and sections. Users can now collaborate simultaneously on presentations. New formatting tools allow enhancing slides with animated effects, picture corrections, and embedded videos. Presentations can now be broadcast in real-time or recorded with narration. Media-rich presentations can be optimized for compatibility or compressed for sharing.
PowerPoint 2010 introduces new features to help users at every stage of creating and delivering presentations. It allows for designing and organizing slides using templates and sections. Users can now collaborate simultaneously on presentations. New formatting tools allow enhancing slides with animated effects, picture corrections, and embedded videos. Presentations can now be broadcast in real-time or recorded with narration. Media-rich presentations can be optimized for compatibility or compressed for sharing. Overall, PowerPoint 2010 provides more options for authoring, enriching, and delivering presentations across devices.
DealBook of Ukraine: 2025 edition | AVentures CapitalYevgen Sysoyev
油
The DealBook is our annual overview of the Ukrainian tech investment industry. This edition comprehensively covers the full year 2024 and the first deals of 2025.
[Webinar] Scaling Made Simple: Getting Started with No-Code Web AppsSafe Software
油
Ready to simplify workflow sharing across your organization without diving into complex coding? With FME Flow Apps, you can build no-code web apps that make your data work harder for you fast.
In this webinar, well show you how to:
Build and deploy Workspace Apps to create an intuitive user interface for self-serve data processing and validation.
Automate processes using Automation Apps. Learn to create a no-code web app to kick off workflows tailored to your needs, trigger multiple workspaces and external actions, and use conditional filtering within automations to control your workflows.
Create a centralized portal with Gallery Apps to share a collection of no-code web apps across your organization.
Through real-world examples and practical demos, youll learn how to transform your workflows into intuitive, self-serve solutions that empower your team and save you time. We cant wait to show you whats possible!
GDG Cloud Southlake #40: Brandon Stokes: How to Build a Great ProductJames Anderson
油
How to Build a Great Product
Being a tech entrepreneur is about providing a remarkable product or service that serves the needs of its customers better, faster, and cheaper than anything else. The goal is to "make something people want" which we call, product market fit.
But how do we get there? We'll explore the process of taking an idea to product market fit (PMF), how you know you have true PMF, and how your product strategies differ pre-PMF from post-PMF.
Brandon is a 3x founder, 1x exit, ex-banker & corporate strategist, car dealership owner, and alumnus of Techstars & Y Combinator. He enjoys building products and services that impact people for the better.
Brandon has had 3 different careers (banking, corporate finance & strategy, technology) in 7 different industries; Investment Banking, CPG, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Consumer application, Automotive, & Fintech/Insuretech.
He's an idea to revenue leader and entrepreneur that helps organizations build products and processes, hire talent, test & iterate quickly, collect feedback, and grow in unregulated and heavily regulated industries.
Revolutionizing Field Service: How LLMs Are Powering Smarter Knowledge Access...Earley Information Science
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Revolutionizing Field Service with LLM-Powered Knowledge Management
Field service technicians need instant access to accurate repair information, but outdated knowledge systems often create frustrating delays. Large Language Models (LLMs) are changing the gameenhancing knowledge retrieval, streamlining troubleshooting, and reducing technician dependency on senior staff.
In this webinar, Seth Earley and industry experts Sanjay Mehta, and Heather Eisenbraun explore how LLMs and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) are transforming field service operations. Discover how AI-powered knowledge management is improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and elevating service quality.
LLMs for Instant Knowledge Retrieval How AI-driven search dramatically cuts troubleshooting time.
Structured Data & AI Why high-quality, organized knowledge is essential for LLM success.
Real-World Implementation Lessons from deploying LLM-powered knowledge tools in field service.
Business Impact How AI reduces service delays, optimizes workflows, and enhances technician productivity.
Empower your field service teams with AI-driven knowledge access. Watch the webinar to see how LLMs are revolutionizing service efficiency.
Caching for Performance Masterclass: The In-Memory DatastoreScyllaDB
油
Understanding where in-memory data stores help most and where teams get into trouble.
- Where in the stack to cache
- Memcached as a tool
- Modern cache primitives
Webinar: LF Energy GEISA: Addressing edge interoperability at the meterDanBrown980551
油
This webinar will introduce the Grid Edge Security and Interoperability Alliance, or GEISA, an effort within LF Energy to address application interoperability at the very edge of the utility network: meters and other distribution automation devices. Over the last decade platform manufacturers have introduced the ability to run applications on electricity meters and other edge devices. Unfortunately, while many of these efforts have been built on Linux, they havent been interoperable. APIs and execution environment have varied from one manufacturer to the next making it impossible for utilities to obtain applications that they can run across a fleet of different devices. For utilities that want to minimize their supply chain risk by obtaining equipment from multiple suppliers, they are forced to run and maintain multiple separate management systems. Applications available for one device may need to be ported to run on another, or they may not be available at all.
GEISA addresses this by creating a vendor neutral specification for utility edge computing environments. This webinar will discuss why GEISA is important to utilities, the specific issues GEISA will solve and the new opportunities it creates for utilities, platform vendors, and application vendors.
Not a Kubernetes fan? The state of PaaS in 2025Anthony Dahanne
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Kubernetes won the containers orchestration war. But has it made deploying your apps easier?
Let's explore some of Kubernetes extensive app developer tooling, but mainly what the PaaS space looks like in 2025; 18 years after Heroku made it popular.
Is Heroku still around? What about Cloud Foundry?
And what are those new comers (fly.io, railway, porter.sh, etc.) worth?
Did the Cloud giants replace them all?
Caching for Performance Masterclass: Caching at ScaleScyllaDB
油
Weighing caching considerations for use cases with different technical requirements and growth expectations.
- Request coalescing
- Negative sharding
- Rate limiting
- Sharding and scaling
Transcript: AI in publishing: Your questions answered - Tech Forum 2025BookNet Canada
油
George Walkley, a publishing veteran and leading authority on AI applications, joins us for a follow-up to his presentation "Applying AI to publishing: A balanced and ethical approach". George gives a brief overview of developments since that presentation and answers attendees' pressing questions about AIs impact and potential applications in the book industry.
Link to recording and presentation slides: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/ai-in-publishing-your-questions-answered/
Presented by BookNet Canada on February 20, 2025 with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Caching for Performance Masterclass: Caching StrategiesScyllaDB
油
Exploring the tradeoffs of common caching strategies and a look at the architectural differences.
- Which strategies exist
- When to apply different strategies
- ScyllaDB cache design
AI in Medical Diagnostics The Future of HealthcareVadim Nareyko
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What Youll Learn:
What is AI in medical diagnostics and how it works?
How AI enhances accuracy, speed, and accessibility in disease detection.
Real-world examples from leading innovators like Google Health, IBM Watson, and Siemens Healthineers.
The cutting-edge AI technologies driving this transformation, including computer vision, natural language processing, and federated learning.
The challenges, opportunities, and future trends in AI-powered diagnostics.
________________________________________
Why AI in Healthcare Matters:
Traditional diagnosis relies heavily on manual interpretation, making it time-consuming and sometimes prone to human error. AI-driven diagnostic systems analyze vast amounts of medical data faster and more accurately, helping doctors detect diseases in their early stages.
From automated radiology analysis to AI-assisted pathology and real-time patient monitoring, these technologies are revolutionizing healthcare, telemedicine, and personalized treatment.
William Maclyn Murphy McRae, a logistics expert with 9+ years of experience, is known for optimizing supply chain operations and consistently exceeding industry standards. His strategic approach, combined with hands-on execution, has streamlined distribution processes, reduced lead times, and consistently delivered exceptional results.
Blockchain is revolutionizing industries by enhancing security, transparency, and automation. From supply chain management and finance to healthcare and real estate, blockchain eliminates inefficiencies, prevents fraud, and streamlines operations.
What You'll Learn in This Presentation:
1. How blockchain enables real-time tracking & fraud prevention
2. The impact of smart contracts & decentralized finance (DeFi)
3. Why businesses should adopt secure and automated blockchain solutions
4. Real-world blockchain applications across multiple industries
Explore the future of blockchain and its practical benefits for businesses!
Predictive vs. Preventive Maintenance Which One is Right for Your FactoryDiagsense ltd
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Efficient maintenance is the backbone of any manufacturing operation. It ensures that machinery runs smoothly, minimizes downtime and optimizes overall productivity. Earlier, factories have relied on preventive maintenance but with advancements in technology, Manufacturing PdM Solutions is gaining traction. The question iswhich one is the right fit for your factory? Lets break it down.
Understanding Traditional AI with Custom Vision & MuleSoft.pptxshyamraj55
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Understanding Traditional AI with Custom Vision & MuleSoft.pptx | ### 際際滷 Deck Description:
This presentation features Atul, a Senior Solution Architect at NTT DATA, sharing his journey into traditional AI using Azure's Custom Vision tool. He discusses how AI mimics human thinking and reasoning, differentiates between predictive and generative AI, and demonstrates a real-world use case. The session covers the step-by-step process of creating and training an AI model for image classification and object detectionspecifically, an ad display that adapts based on the viewer's gender. Atulavan highlights the ease of implementation without deep software or programming expertise. The presentation concludes with a Q&A session addressing technical and privacy concerns.
5 Best Agentic AI Frameworks for 2025.pdfSoluLab1231
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AI chatbots use generative AI to develop answers from a single interaction. When someone asks a question, the chatbot responds using a natural language process (NLP). Agentic AI, the next wave of artificial intelligence, goes beyond this by solving complicated multistep problems on its way by using advanced reasoning and iterative planning. Additionally, it is expected to improve operations and productivity across all sectors.
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Editor's Notes
#2: Marquee with 3-D perspective rotation(Intermediate)To reproduce the effects on this slide, do the following:On the Home tab, in the 際際滷s group, click Layout, and then click Blank.On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shapes, and then under Rectangles click Rectangle (first option from the left). On the slide, drag to draw a rectangle. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group, do the following:In the Shape Height box, enter 3.12.In the Shape Width box, enter 7.67.On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click the arrow next to Shape Fill, and then click No Fill. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click the arrow next to Shape Outline, and then click No Outline. Right-click the rectangle, and then click Edit Text.Enter text in the text box, and then select the text. On the Home tab, in the Font group, select Franklin Gothic Medium from the Font list, enter 50 in the Font Size box, and then click Bold.On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, click Center to center the text in the text box.Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the WordArt Styles group, click the arrow next to Text Fill, point to Gradient, and then click More Gradients. In the Format Text Effects dialog box, click Text Fill in the left pane, select Gradient fill in the Text Fill pane, and then do the following:In the Type list, select Linear.Click the button next to Direction, and then click Linear Down (first row, second option from the left).In the Angle box, enter 90属.Under Gradient stops, click Add gradient stop or Remove gradient stop until three stops appear in the drop-down list.Also under Gradient stops, customize the gradient stops that you added as follows:Select the first stop in the slider, and then do the following:In the Position box, enter 0%.Click the button next to Color, click More Colors, and then in the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 80, Green: 80, Blue: 80.Select the next stop in the slider, and then do the following: In the Position box, enter 49%.Click the button next to Color, click More Colors, and then in the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 89, Green: 89, Blue: 89.Select the last stop in the slider, and then do the following: In the Position box, enter 50%.Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Black, Text 1 (first row, second option from the left).Also in the Format Text Effects dialog box, click Shadow in the left pane. In the Shadow pane, click the button next to Presets, and then under Outer click Offset Center (second row, second option from the left). On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shapes, and then under Rectangles click Rounded Rectangle (second option from the left). On the slide, drag to draw a rounded rectangle. Select the rounded rectangle. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group, do the following:In the Shape Height box, enter 3.12.In the Shape Width box, enter 7.67. Drag the yellow diamond adjustment handle at the top of the rounded rectangle to adjust the amount of rounding on the corners. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, click the arrow next to Shape Fill, point to Gradient, and then click More Gradients. In the Format Shape dialog box, click Fill in the left pane, select Gradient fill in the Fill pane, and then do the following:In the Type list, select Linear.Click the button next to Direction, and then click Linear Right (first row, fourth option from the left).In the Angle box, enter 0属.Under Gradient stops, click Add gradient stop or Remove gradient stop until two stops appear in the slider.油Also under Gradient stops, customize the gradient stops that you added as follows:Select the first stop in the slider, and then do the following:In the Position box, enter 0%.Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click White, Background 1 (first row, first option from the left).Select the last stop in the slider, and then do the following: In the Position box, enter 100%.Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click White, Background 1, Darker 25% (fourth row, first option from the left).Also in the Format Shape Effects dialog box, click Line Color in the left pane. In the Line Color pane, select No line. Select the rounded rectangle. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the arrow to the right of Copy, and then click Duplicate. Select the duplicate rounded rectangle. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click the arrow next to Shape Fill, and then click No Fill. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click the arrow next to Shape Outline, and then under Theme Colors click White, Background 1 (first row, first option from the left).On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click the arrow next to Shape Outline, point to Weight, and then click More Lines. In the Format Shape dialog box, click Line Style in the left pane, and then do the following in the Line Style pane:In the Width box enter 10 pt.Click the button next to Dash type, and then click Round Dot (second option from the top).In the Cap type list, select Round.On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shape Effects, point to Glow, and then do the following:Under Glow Variations, click Accent color 1, 11 pt glow (third row, first option from the left).Point to More Glow Colors, and then click More Colors. In the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 255, Green: 233, Blue: 33.Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group, do the following:In the Shape Height box, enter 3.53.In the Shape Width box, enter 8.05.On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shapes, and then under Lines click Line (first option from the left).Press and hold SHIFT to constrain to a straight, horizontal line, and then drag to draw a horizontal line on the slide.Select the line. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group, in the Shape Width box, enter 7.67.On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click the arrow next to Shape Outline, and then do the following:Under Theme Colors, click Black, Text 1, Lighter 50% (second row, second option from the left).Point to Weight, and then click 1 1/2 pt.Select the line. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the arrow to the right of Copy, and then click Duplicate. Repeat the process for a total of eight straight lines. On the Home tab, in the Editing group, click Select, and then click Selection Pane. In the Selection and Visibility pane, select the first rectangle that contains text. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Arrange, and then click Bring to Front.Also in the Selection and Visibility pane, press and hold CTRL and select all three rectangle objects. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Arrange, point to Align, and then do the following:Click Align to 際際滷.Click Align Center. Click Align Middle. Drag each of the straight lines onto the gradient-filled rectangle, spacing them vertically as evenly as possible. In the Selection and Visibility pane, press and hold CTRL and select all eight straight connector objects (the lines). On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Arrange, point to Align, and then do the following:Click Align Selected Objects.Click Distribute Vertically.Click Align Center.Press CTRL+A to select all of the objects on the slide. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Arrange, and then click Group. Select the group. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shape Effects, point to 3-D Rotation, and then under Perspective click Perspective Right (first row, third option from the left). Drag the group slightly to the right on the slide to position it in the center. 油油油To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:Right-click the slide background area, and then click Format Background. In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane, select Gradient fill in the Fill pane, and then do the following:In the Type list, select Linear.Click the button next to Direction, and then click Linear Down (first row, second option from the left). Under Gradient stops, click Add gradient stop or Remove gradient stop until four stops appear in the slider.Also under Gradient stops, customize the gradient stops that you added as follows:Select the first stop in the slider, and then do the following:In the Position box, enter 0%.Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Dark Blue, Text 2 (first row, fourth option from the left).Select the next stop in the slider, and then do the following: In the Position box, enter 15%.Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Black, Text 1, Lighter 5% (sixth row, second option from the left).Select the next stop in the slider, and then do the following: In the Position box, enter 85%.Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Black, Text 1, Lighter 5% (sixth row, second option from the left).Select the last stop in the slider, and then do the following: In the Position box, enter 100%.Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Dark Blue, Text 2 (first row, fourth option from the left).