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Comics Hit the StripTaking Learning to the Street
Hmmm. I’m kinda drawing a blank
here.
© 2013 MorseLife Learning Institute, MorseLife, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Poll 1Have you ever used comic strips in
your eLearning?
Yes, but I want to learn more.No. And this better be good.
Poll 2 Is it ok to use comics, cartoons, or
humor in eLearning?
You bet it is!Not in my line of work.
The Learning Challenge
TIME HUMAN RESOURCESMONEY
The Nursing Mentality
I’m already a licensed nurse and I studied
that stuff years ago. I don’t need a refresher.
It better be easy and it better be
cheap! I don’t have time for this.
Make Learning
Easier
Increase Knowledge Retention
Make It FUN!
WHAT IF WE COULD…
Make Learning
Easier
Increase Knowledge Retention
Make It FUN!
WHAT IF WE COULD…I know. I know. Bad Clip Art!Bear with me.
Look! I’m a doctor. I know what I’m doing.
YOU’VE LODGED YOUR
COMPLAINTS
I CAN’T DRAW!
I’VE HEARD IT ALL BEFORE
I CAN’T AFFORD A GRAPHIC ARTIST!
NO MORE EXCUSES!
I HAVE NO BUDGET FOR STOCK PHOTOS!
Poll 3 How many of you have seen something like this before?
Keys to Being a Good Administrative Assistant
• Keep your boss informed• Keep his/her calendar up-to-date• Forward important calls
Keys to Being a Good Administrative Assistant
• Listen carefully• Take notes• Know how to screen calls
Keys to Being a Good Administrative Assistant
• Don’t get stressed• Manage time better• Be more organized
Keys to Being a Good Administrative Assistant
• Set your boss up for success• Ensure he/she has all required materials• Know all client name pronunciations• Make sure he/she does too
Typical PowerPoint Slides
PowerPoint Slides+ Bullets+ Clip Art
Boooooring!
Presentations 101
It’s all I know.What else can I do?
Locate Free Resources!
Or Pretty Darn Cheap
WHAT?!SHOW ME! SHOW ME!
Option 1
Option 2
Option 4
Getting Started
GET CONTENT
FROM SMEs
Getting Started
DETERMINE THE MOST ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Getting Started
GET CONTENT
FROM SMEs
REDUCE TO WORKABLE COMPONENTS
Getting Started
GET CONTENT
FROM SMEs
DETERMINE THE MOST ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
THE OPENING PANEL
MAKE A BOLD
STATEMENT
Something Shocking
THE OPENING PANEL
Did you know that 54% of the
workforce is male, but they
account for 92% of all work-
related deaths.
Could it be because their
wives drive them to it?
THE OPENING PANEL
MAKE A BOLD
STATEMENT
Something Unknown/Unexpected
Something Shocking
Did you know that in England, all swans belong to the Queen?
Hmmm, that seems suspicious.
THE OPENING PANEL
MAKE A BOLD
STATEMENT
Something Shocking
Something Unknown/Unexpected
Something Intriguing
The computer term “debug”
originated when a moth was discovered
shorting the system.
After the moth was removed, it
was recorded that the system
had been “debugged.”
NOT REALLY INTERESTED IN HISTORY RIGHT
NOW, SUZY!
THE OPENING PANEL
MAKE A BOLD
STATEMENT
Something Unknown/Unexpected
Something Shocking
Something Intriguing
MAKE IT
FUNNY
Hey, Bob. Let’s go to that Emotional
Intelligence class.
If I wanted a warm, fuzzy feeling, I’d anti-alias my
graphics.
THE CONVERSION
THE CONVERSION
Turn bullets into dialog
THE CONVERSIONMake it conversational
Turn bullets into dialog
THE CONVERSIONMake it conversational
Turn bullets into dialog
?
Incorporate Questions
THE CONVERSIONMake it conversational
Turn bullets into dialog
?
Incorporate Questions
Bring characters
to life!
Keys to Being a Good Administrative Assistant
• Keep your boss informed• Keep his/her calendar up-to-date• Forward important calls
Keys to Being a Good Administrative Assistant
• Listen carefully• Take notes• Know how to screen calls
Keys to Being a Good Administrative Assistant
• Don’t get stressed• Manage time better• Be more organized
Keys to Being a Good Administrative Assistant
• Set your boss up for success• Ensure he/she has all required materials• Know all client name pronunciations• Make sure he/she does too
Typical PowerPoint Slides
See Things Differently
See Things Differently
Hi, Mr. Chen. Ms. Salovey
called.Oh, good. How do you
pronounce her name again? It’s “SA-
luh-vay.”
She wants to meet with you
tomorrow at 2pm to discuss the
contract.
See Things Differently
This job is harder than I thought. I’ve got to get organized.
I think I’ll try one of those Day Planners. Suzie uses hers all the
time and she’s so efficient.
Hi, Mr. Chen. Ms. Salovey
called.Oh, good. How do you
pronounce her name again? It’s “SA-
luh-vay.”
She wants to meet with you
tomorrow at 2pm to discuss the
contract.
And why does Mr. Chen have such a hard time
with names? Sheesh.
See Things Differently
Hi, Mr. Chen. Ms. Salovey
called.Oh, good. How do you
pronounce her name again? It’s “SA-
luh-vay.”
She wants to meet with you
tomorrow at 2pm to discuss the
contract.
“SA-luh-vay.”
And why does Mr. Chen have such a hard time
with names? Sheesh.
Great! How do you say her
name again?
I booked your travel and packed
the contract.
This job is harder than I thought. I’ve got to get organized.
I think I’ll try one of those Day Planners. Suzie uses hers all the
time and she’s so efficient.
See Things Differently
Great! How do you say her
name again?
Hi, Mr. Chen. Ms. Salovey
called.Oh, good. How do you
pronounce her name again? It’s “SA-
luh-vay.”
She wants to meet with you
tomorrow at 2pm to discuss the
contract.
I booked your travel and packed
the contract.
“SA-luh-vay.”
Don’t
Forg
et!
• Listen carefully• Take notes• Know how to screen calls• Keep his/her calendar up-to-date• Forward important calls• Ensure he has all required materials• Know all client name pronunciations• Make sure he/she does too
And why does Mr. Chen have such a hard time
with names? Sheesh.
This job is harder than I thought. I’ve got to get organized.
I think I’ll try one of those Day Planners. Suzie uses hers all the
time and she’s so efficient.
See Things Differently
Great! How do you say her
name again?
Hi, Mr. Chen. Ms. Salovey
called.Oh, good. How do you
pronounce her name again? It’s “SA-
luh-vay.”
She wants to meet with you
tomorrow at 2pm to discuss the
contract.
I booked your travel and packed
the contract.
“SA-luh-vay.”
Don’t
Forg
et!
• Listen carefully• Take notes• Know how to screen calls• Keep his/her calendar up-to-date• Forward important calls• Ensure he has all required materials• Know all client name pronunciations• Make sure he/she does too
Successful Meeting
And why does Mr. Chen have such a hard time
with names? Sheesh.
This job is harder than I thought. I’ve got to get organized.
I think I’ll try one of those Day Planners. Suzie uses hers all the
time and she’s so efficient.
How would you animate these
images?
Creative spark?
Creative spark?
Silvia, that Stress Management class
was really informative. This is a great place to practice meditation.
Did you know that wine increases HDL?
That’s your good cholesterol.
Hmmm, Top 10 ways to Increase
Sales.
How would you animate these
images?
Creative spark?
MORE RESOURCES!
www.pixton.com
www.makebeliefscomix.com
www.stripgenerator.comwww.bitstrips.com
www.pixton.com
www.pixton.com
www.makebeliefscomix.com
www.pixton.com
www.makebeliefscomix.com
www.stripgenerator.com
www.pixton.com
www.makebeliefscomix.com
www.stripgenerator.com
www.bitstrips.com
Here’s What We Did!
Templates Make it Easy!
Create Panels in
Master Slide First
Here’s What else We Did!
Slide Sorter View in PPT
Finished PDF Comic Strips
Bonus Option Strip Designer
RESOURCES!
Microsoft Clip Art Styles
1568
1268
1280
1301
Comic Strip Websites
pixton.com
makebeliefscomix.com
stripgenerator.com
Character Sources
bitstrips.com Strip Designer – iPad app
Contact Information
I just attended the coolest seminar!
Really, Jenny? Who was it?
Hey, Sarah! Jenny just told me about this awesome
presentation! You should go check it out!
I will, I will. But how do I contact
him?
Wow! That seminar was popular. I’m getting so
many calls.
Meanwhile, around the world
Jimmy Glenosdirector, MorseLife Learning Institute email: [email protected]: jglenos.comtwitter: @jglenostwitter: @MLIMobilelinkedin: Jimmy Glenosscoop.it: The Learning Leader's Ultimate Resourcephone: 561.209.6134
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