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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“Storytelling may seem like an old-fashioned tool, today — and it is. That’s exactly what makes it so powerful. Life happens in the narratives we tell one another. A story can go where quantitative analysis is denied admission: our hearts. Data can persuade people, but it doesn’t inspire them to act; to do that, you need to wrap your vision in a story that fires the imagination and stirs the soul.”

The article goes on to cover a great deal of very useful information ranging from the success of Budweiser’s use of the Freytag Pyramid in a recent Superbowl commercial, which was a prominent storytelling structure that can be linked back to Aristotle and Shakespeare.

A worthwhile read for sure.

https://hbr.org/2014/03/the-irresistible-power-of-storytelling-as-a-strategic-business-tool

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Any guesses as to what they may be.  Watch this video and let us know if you agree.

https://youtu.be/oI5IRG25SEo

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Is emotion enough to drive decision making in marketing your product or services?

Take a look at this interesting YouTube video and let us know what you think!

https://youtu.be/0TGOs2el6qU

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His career as Chairman of Mandalay Entertainment, Dick Clark Productions, Sony Entertainment as well as producing many award winning films such as Batman, Flashdance , and The Color Purple lend great credence to his expertise in the art of purposeful storytelling.

I read his New York Times bestselling book “Tell to Win – Connect, Persuade, and Triumph with the Hidden Power of Story”, as well as his article “The Four Truths of the Storyteller” which he wrote for the Harvard Business Review.

We recently came across the Harvard Business Review YouTube interview with Mr. Guber reiterating the Art of Storytelling as it relates to marketing and selling your product or service and how to develop a real connection with your audience.

Enjoy!

The Art of Storytelling – YouTube

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Transamerica Corporation, TD Bank, Wells Fargo, and Standard Charter Bank have all used our services to produce training videos for various multi-channel technology products such as IVR and Voice Biometric Systems.

Managing Director Scott Oscher stated;  “Our ability to help explain intricate technologies, and produce video presentations that make it easy for employees across all departments to understand some of these sophisticated product offerings has become a nice niche market for us.  It’s a growing part of our business and I am proud of the work we have done for these brands in this area.”

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Due to diminishing state funding for Illinois colleges and universities, Open i Networks has been tasked with creating a presentation urging the NIU alumni base to get involved in various state advocacy programs.

Scott Oscher, Managing Director for Open i stated: “Having secured such an esteemed spokesman for this initiative will certainly have a significant impact on the results of the effort.”

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Presentation of scripts and storyboards along with tagline recommendations were met with much fanfare, and enthusiasm for the successful launch of these new outreach programs.

Production is set to begin in Chicago and DeKalb Illinois on Monday April 11.

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In the past, gift officers were given basic presentation materials to use in their outreach efforts. This year Open i has been asked to create a more immersive digital presentation that will help connect with potential donors and increase fundraising.

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As part of this kick-off process, the Open i Networks marketing and strategy teams met with various NIU department heads to discuss their position in the marketplace, project insights, strategic planning, goals, as well as asset review, and project guidelines.

Managing Director, Scott Oscher said: “This was a good two days for us, we came out of this with a deep understanding of the NIU brand, as well as the behaviors and perception of their various audiences. We now have a clear vision of what needs to be communicated in each of these presentations, and are looking forward to the next phase of this project.”

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