Daily Roundup: Presentation Innovation

By Zack on February 27, 2009

Welcome to the Daily Roundup. Each day at the ThinkTalk Blog we will post some links that we find informative, interesting, or just plain funny. The goal is to let you know what else is going on out there, and ultimately help you with the development of your career.

I came across a very interesting post at Snarkmarket - which traffics in Liberal Arts 2.0 links and posts - on a new presentation tool called Prezi. Aside from making me hungry (pretzel, get it?), this seems like a pretty cool little way to make a presentation.

Prezi uses a zooming function to transition from slide to slide- but I use the term "slide" very loosely. Words can't really do it justice, so check out a sample. As midterms and finals near I thought I would pass this along so that you can dazzle your professors and peers alike.

The weekend can't get started fast enough, but before you go check out The Links . . .

The New York Times Reports: The Obama administration is instituting change in financial aid. "The size of existing federal loan programs would grow, and more families would be eligible to participate. And in perhaps the most controversial provision, the administration would lend directly to students and end its support of federally guaranteed student loans made by banks and other private companies."

Forbes Features: A How-To guide on scoring a job created by the stimulus plan. The administration says 3.5 millions jobs will be created, so how do you get one? Forbes says to follow the money . . .

The Wall Street Journal Offers: Advice for entrepreneurs. The trick, Sarah Needleman reports, may be to keep your day job. "If you're anticipating a pink slip and thinking about starting a business, consider this: Many entrepreneurs say they first tested out ideas for new ventures while working full-time jobs, resigning only after becoming confident that their companies were headed toward success."

Satisfying Career-Happier Life Has: Tips for standing out at work. No, wearing a gaudy suit and showing up to meetings with a bullhorn are not among those tips.

CNET Reports: On special-effects company Weta (Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, King Kong) fulfilling a dream. Not career related in any way. But an awesome story none-the-less. Have a great weekend, and here's to fulfilling your dreams of Mermaidom . . . or ya know, whatever you're into.