Jul
28

Tips on uploading Powerpoint Shows to Slideshare

depoffSlideshare, Social Networking, TIGS elearning workshopNo Comments

Sometimes (most of the time!) the Upload button doesnt work well with our school network - it may be better from home if you have Broadband. However the single presentation upload feature is better:

Directions

Click the upload button and then click the blue link: Having trouble using bulk upload?  This allows you to upload one presentation at a time and works. the other benefit is that you can set the Privacy option here to restrict who sees the show. Fill in all of the details prior to hitting the Upload button at the bottom of the window.

Jul
28

Slideshare Workshop 28th July 2008

depoffSlideshare, Social Networking, TIGS elearning workshop, Web 2.0No Comments

Hi everyone

This is a summary of what we will do today in our Slideshare workshop:

We will:

1. Register as a slideshare user

2. Undertake a slideshare tour to grasp the basics

3. Browse slideshare to find some slideshows that interest us

4. Click on some slideshare tags to find slideshows related to specific topics that interest us

5. Setup our own Slidespace

6. Learn how to upload a powerpoint presentation and how to set privacy settings

7. Learn how to build a community: add Contact lists and Groups, and invite people to join

8. Learn how to stage and advertise events and invite people to come

9. How to add comments and respond to comments

10. Ask questions!