With that in mind, here is an article that lists 20 free tools for teachers (and students) to create awesome presentations and slide shows, courtesy of Educational Technology and Mobile Learning, a resource of educational web tools and mobile apps for educators teachers and students.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/05/list-of-20-free-tools-for-teachers-to.html

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After a successful beta test, and subsequent presentation to the Board of Directors, the decision was made to move forward with iBuildr for 2016.

Joseph Matty, Executive Director of the NIU Alumni Association said; “I want to thank Scott and Melissa for their support in using this technology so that we are able to engage our alumni and donors at a higher level.”

Additionally, Open i Networks is in discussions with NIU to develop a series of creative presentations which can be integrated with the iBuildr platform.

(Click here for full interview with Joe Matty here)

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“iBuildr is designed to enhance communication and interaction. This allows an organization to customize a presentation to specific user segments, and that makes this the ideal platform for both the NIU Alumni Association and the Foundation,” said Marketing Director Richard Ginsberg.

NIU will start with a beta presentation targeted to a specific demographic within the Alumni Association. Production for this beta test will also be handled by Open i Networks.

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Open i Networks was hired to help enhance GP’s newsletters and deepen the engagement of their clients by adding a complex set of data visualization components to their presentations.

In just four short months, working with the in-house Guggenheim marketing team, Open i Networks created a tool that allows the data to tell the fund’s story by having viewers engage with the numbers through a series of engaging interactive data visualization mechanisms.

Our project design team helped to vastly improve the capacity to develop a continuing series of charts and graphs to illustrate important concepts surrounding financial markets and their performance for a sophisticated and savvy audience.

Elements of this tool can be embedded in a digital newsletter for distribution and enables GP to completely maintain brand standards while presenting financial statistics in an in-depth and compelling manner.

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Included in iBuildr 2.5 presentation software are the following updates:

Improved functionality and performance of presentation playback
Custom HTML Templates which can now be cloned and edited from within the admin.
Memory usage improvements
New sharing features:
The ability to publish iBuildr presentations to all your social media pages with 1 click
Automatic generation of embed codes
Additional form to capture names and emails to the beginning of a presentation
Email alert now includes google map
Grouping Feature which allows users to create chapters when building a presentation
Various bug fixes

We are in constant development of our product and always look to our client base for ways in which iBuildr can help them with their needs.  We already have some exciting ideas for our next release at the end of this 2016.

For more information email Scott Oscher at: soscher@openinetworks.com

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Scott Oscher, CEO of Open i said “We were very well received by the BCA members. So many people went out of their way to get to know us, it was amazing.”

Business Clubs America (BCA) is a national business development organization that focuses on building relationships, increasing sales, and promoting member businesses within each locally managed market. Hosting multiple events both large and small, providing warm referrals, and facilitating face-to-face introductions differentiates BCA from other typical networking association.

With inspiring words from famed Philadelphia’s own NFL quarterback, philanthropist and businessman Ron Jaworski, as well inspiration from keynote speaker, Extreme Adventurer, Jamie Clarke, who regaled us with his amazing stories of conquering the summit of Mount Everest, and reminding us that no challenge is too great, and no obstacle to big to overcome.

After the event, Joleen Jaworski, President of BCA met with Scott and Richard Ginsberg, Open i’s Director of Marketing, chatted with us about our business, products and services and was helpful in introducing us to many BCA members.

“We forged some really nice relationships and were made to feel at home. The BCA mission and philosophies helped us to establish new contacts and help to move our business forward” said Oscher.

Pictured above: Richard Ginsberg Marketing Director Open i Networks, Jamie Clarke Extreme Adventurer, Scott Oscher CEO Open i Networks

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Open i Networks is proud to announce the beta release of iBuildr 2.0.

iBuildr, a patent pending presentation platform software solution that allows you to build and deliver customized presentations for any audience utilizing your existing assets such as videos, PowerPoints and images, and has the ability to track detailed viewer metrics through a sophisticated suite of analytical tools, will be available to the public in September.

Included in iBuildr 2.0 presentation software is:

Impact Dashboard: Allows tracking of presentation metrics including: IP address, User Journey, total time spent viewing the presentation, time spent on each segment, graphed visitor comparison over time, and presentation viewer alerts.

Drag & Drop Interface: New drag and drop interface allows for ease of use and the ability to create custom and customizable presentations in 10 minutes or less with no previous graphic design experience.

Live Data: can now be incorporated into presentations, which allows for greater relevance and personalization.

HTML5: No more limitations when trying to view a dynamic presentation on a mobile device. iBuildr 2.0 utilizes HTML5 technology to ensure that all your presentations can be viewed anytime, anywhere on any device.

“iBuildr 2.0 has been two years in the making,” said Scott Oscher, Managing Director and owner of Open i Networks. “The technological advances of the new iBuildr product affords clients state-of-the-art presentation technology solutions that are unparalleled in the industry, and the response so far has been overwhelming.”

For more information email Scott Oscher at: soscher@openinetworks.com

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One of the key issues for the release of the 2.0 version of iBuildr, was whether to incorporate HTML5 technology for mobile usage of our product. After 18+ months of iBuildr development we can say with complete certainty that HTML5 adds tremendous value and functionality in our ability to incorporate dynamic content on mobile devices.

After relentless testing and improvements, we have been able to provide our clients with a complete anytime, anywhere presentation technology.

“Having just joined Open i Networks, my goals for 2014 will be to provide strategic guidance and to foster the overall growth of Open i Networks, its products and services” Ginsberg said.

“This is going to be an exciting year for Open I, starting with the re-launch of our website followed by the release of our new iBuildr platform. It is important that we stay aggressive with our own internal communication and outreach programs, as well as bring increased clarity to all client based initiatives.”

What do you think? To share you thoughts or talk to us more about how iBuildr uses HTML5 for your product email Scott Oscher at:
soscher@openinetworks.com

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Time goes quickly, it seems like just yesterday I started Open i Networks with the idea that companies could do a better job with their corporate storytelling and communicating the value proposition of their products and services.

Around that time I came across an article entitled Storytelling That Moves People. This article resonated greatly with me and seemed to capture the essence of what I was trying to accomplish as a company.

Certainly with the advancement of technology, the delivery method by which corporate communications is consumed has changed significantly. We have worked hard at staying ahead of the technology curve and provide clients with all of the digital and analytical tools that will help their corporate message to be heard loud and clear.

As I re-read this article a decade later, despite the advancements in technology, the fundamental importance of how one goes about communicating their corporate storytelling still remains the same.

I hope you enjoy this story as much as I enjoy sharing it with you.

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