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General Software Discussion / Re: Powerpoint sucks - what to use instead?
« on: April 21, 2010, 04:21 PM »
Second, assuming that visual learning materials that structure an instructor-led class are a requirement, does anyone have any recommended alternatives to a Powerpoint or other slide-based presentation? Particularly something that will enhance engagement and retention for the audience, provide structure and ensure consistency in presentation across multiple sessions of the same class topic, and be easily re-used in other formats (e.g. handouts or workbooks, etc.).-JavaJones (April 20, 2010, 07:45 PM)
One solution that could be worth looking at is Vue http://vue.tufts.edu/index.cfm
Here is a snippet from their web page
"The Visual Understanding Environment (VUE) is an Open Source project based at Tufts University. The VUE project is focused on creating flexible tools for managing and integrating digital resources in support of teaching, learning and research. VUE provides a flexible visual environment for structuring, presenting, and sharing digital information."
One of the presentation benefits, is the ability to set up more than one pathway through a collection of slides so that you are not constrained to one particular linear sequence.
If nothing else, the price is right.
It might not be what you are looking for, but maybe it will be of help to someone.
David