Jan 06

Online Marketing Fundamentals

The course takes a look at the basis of any online marketing effort–a business’s web site–and reviews how the different components of the site can support the business’s goals, from SEO and SEM to social media, online PR, and content marketing. Topics include: Who is this course for? Online marketing defined Components of online marketing Defining your target market Along with the free video training tutorials you will also receive monthly offers, tips, and insider information you won’t hear elsewhere–including special discounts extended to newsletter subscribers. After taking advantage of the free video training, you can access all of their video tutorials by becoming a member of the Online Training Library®. Membership plans start at $25 per month, and require no long-term commitment. Request Free!

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Jan 06

Google Docs Essential Training

The course also covers techniques for granting viewer and editor rights and publishing and sharing documents. Exercise files accompany the course. Topics Include: What’s new? Introducing Google Apps Inserting links Adding, copying, deleting and moving slides Editing and collaborating simultaneously in documents Along with the free video training tutorials you will also receive monthly offers, tips, and insider information you won’t hear elsewhere–including special discounts extended to newsletter subscribers. After taking advantage of the free video training, you can access all of their video tutorials by becoming a member of the Online Training Library®. Membership plans start at $25 per month, and require no long-term commitment. Request Free!

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Dec 14

Do Schools Kill Creativity?

Folks, please find time today – not tomorrow – to view this video of an address Sir Ken Robinson made some years ago for TED – I’ve been an avid viewer of TED presentations for some years now (it’s free), and it is nothing if not revolutionary. Click here to view Sir Ken’s address entitled:

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Nov 29

Up and Running with Flash Media Server 4.5

The course defines basic streaming terminology and shows how to capture and stream video, add DVR functionality, and write server-side code. The course also includes a simple project that demonstrates how to create a two-way video conferencing application. Exercise files accompany the course. Topics include: What is Flash Media Server and why use it? Choosing a delivery protocol Publishing multi-bitrate on-demand streams via HDS Testing a live HLS broadcast on iOS Along with the free video training tutorials you will also receive monthly offers, tips, and insider information you won’t hear elsewhere–including special discounts extended to newsletter subscribers. After taking advantage of the free video training, you can access all of their video tutorials by becoming a member of the Online Training Library®. Membership plans start at $25 per month, and require no long-term commitment. Request Free!

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Sep 09

Gmail for Power Users- Free Video Tutorial

The course offers tips and tricks for customizing Gmail to suit your needs; working efficiently with shortcuts; taking advantage of labels; integrating with Calendar, Google Docs, and social media; using voice and video chat; implementing time management in Gmail; and much more. Topics include: Using Gmail in Firefox vs. Chrome vs. Internet Explorer vs. Safari Using keyboard shortcuts to navigate your inbox and finding lost messages Creating multiple signature options Setting up voice and video chat Along with the free video training tutorials you will also receive monthly offers, tips, and insider information you won’t hear elsewhere–including special discounts extended to newsletter subscribers. After taking advantage of the free video training, you can access all of their video tutorials by becoming a member of the Online Training Library®. Membership plans start at $25 per month, and require no long-term commitment. Request Free!

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May 17

Creating an Effective Resume – Free Video Training Tutorial

The course covers how to build a resume that encompasses action statements, keywords, styling, and effective content, while addressing common stumbling blocks such as handling employment gaps and career changes. Framing the resume as a vital component of a personalized marketing campaign, Mariann shows how to conduct employer research and utilize keyword optimization techniques to increase a resume’s potential of being found by employers and recruiters on resume banks and job sites. Also included are tips on writing cover letters and thank-you notes. Exercise files accompany the course. Topics include: Discovering your dream job Avoiding identity theft Reverse chronological Including (or not including) an objective Along with the free video training tutorials you will also receive monthly offers, tips, and insider information you won’t hear elsewhere–including special discounts extended to newsletter subscribers. After taking advantage of the free video training, you can access all of their video tutorials by becoming a member of the Online Training Library®. Membership plans start at $25 per month, and require no long-term commitment. Request Free!

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May 16

Time Management Fundamentals – Free Video Training Tutorial

Starting with an exploration of productivity styles, Dave details a set of principles for staying organized, consolidating the workspace, keeping a clear mind, and developing a time budget. Also covered are techniques for managing a full inbox, processing email, and reserving time for the most important activities. Exercise files accompany the course. Topics include: Making a lasting change Understanding the consequences of multitasking Preparing to gather Mastering the “what, when, where” processing system Along with the free video training tutorials you will also receive monthly offers, tips, and insider information you won’t hear elsewhere–including special discounts extended to newsletter subscribers. After taking advantage of the free video training, you can access all of their video tutorials by becoming a member of the Online Training Library®. Membership plans start at $25 per month, and require no long-term commitment. Request Free!

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May 16

Visio 2010 Essential Training – Free Video Training Tutorial

The course starts off with a tour of the Visio 2010 interface, and then demonstrates the ins and outs of creating the most common type of Visio diagrams, connected diagrams. With this foundation in place, the course then shows how to use Visio’s tools to make more complex diagrams, including brainstorming diagrams, organizational charts, timelines and calendars, and data-driven pivot diagrams. Exercise files are included with the course. Topics include: The Drawing environment versus the Backstage view Dropping a SmartShape from a stencil Using the Auto-Connect selection points Inserting the new Visio 2010 diagram parts including containers and callouts Saving diagrams to the web as HTML files Themes vs. styles (Visio 2007 and prior) Adding the top-level topic Defining alternate layouts for subordinate SmartShapes Adding and configuring a timeline SmartShape Along with the free video training tutorials you will also receive monthly offers, tips, and insider information you won’t hear elsewhere–including special discounts extended to newsletter subscribers. After taking advantage of the free video training, you can access all of their video tutorials by becoming a member of the Online Training Library®. Membership plans start at $25 per month, and require no long-term commitment. Request Free!

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Sep 15

Mobile Media Strategies That Work

Over the past year, the universe of mobile technologies, devices and platforms has exploded – driving demand for anywhere-anytime media content. How are media publishers reaching their always-connected audiences? Take a look at some recent case studies that describe the successes of leading media companies. In this White Paper, you’ll learn: Why mobile delivery is an imperative for any media publisher The challenges inherent in delivering content to mobile devices Solutions for overcoming complexities and reducing costs – while delivering a quality playback experience Tools for generating revenue alongside mobile media delivery – with minimal additional effort Read how the best in the business are mobilising and monetising their video content – thanks to effective strategies and an experienced content delivery partner. Request Free!

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Apr 20

Two Vid Book Reviews On Science for Laypeople

For years I’ve been concerned that we do not equip our children or adults to discriminate between legitimate science and pseudo-science, so that people can protect themselves from forming inaccurate interpretations of what they are told is “scientific”.

In the video below, Joanne Manaster reviews two books written for lay people about good and bad science. One is called Bad Science, by Ben Goldacre, and Lies, Damned Lies and Science, by Sherry Seethaler.

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