"TechEdge"

Using Computers to Present and Persuade (Part of the Essence of Public Speaking Series)

William J. Ringle (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

186 Seiten

1997
Pearson (Verlag)
978-0-205-27305-8 (ISBN)

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This much-needed volume simplifies the seemingly arcane world of the Internet and multimedia graphics, making the opportunities and tools provided by the computer available to those who make presentations or give speeches. The author, an experienced teacher and a successful consultant, covers all the basics — how to log onto the computer and take advantage of the myriad of resources on the World Wide Web to receive information and conduct research for writing speeches — and then moves on to describe time-saving, practical directions for creating and using computer graphics and charts in presentations. Also immensely useful are the final sections on using the computer to effectively manage a business and a collection of computer resources, such as web-browser URLs, addresses of software companies, and a glossary of computer-related terms.

All chapters conclude with “Summary” and most with “Sharpen Your TechEdge.”

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Why You Need This Book.

Organization of the Book.

Conventions Used.

Before You Begin.
I.GETTING STARTED.

Section Overview.

1.Technology Is More Than Computers.

Telephones.

Microphones.

35mm Projectors.

Audio and Video.

2.Computer Technology 101.

Making Sense of Computer Lingo.

Monitors.

Storage Devices.

Printers.

Personal Digital Assistants (PDA's).

Software.

3.Demystifying the Internet.

A Thumbnail History of the Internet.

What Can I Do on the Internet?

Services Offered on the Internet.

Clarifying Misconceptions.

II.GETTING ONLINE.

Section Overview.

4.AOL — The Best Choice for You?

Suggested Steps to Getting Off on the Right Foot.

5.What to Do Once You're Logged On.

Getting Signed Up on AOL.

I'm on AOL. Now What?

6.ISP Services and What They Add.

What Is an ISP?

Why Should a Speaker, Trainer or Consultant Need to Make a Choice?

How Do ISP Companies Operate?

What Does It Cost?

7.Factors to Consider When Selecting an ISP.

How to Locate Them in Your Area.

Questions to Ask When Selecting an ISP.

Evaluating the Decision to Connect through COS versus ISP.

8.What You Can Do on the Internet.

Seven Essential Features for Your Internet E-mail.

Join an Internet Mail List.

Getting Acquainted with Your Web Browser.

III.PRESENTING WITH TECHNOLOGY.

9.Presentation Development Using a Computer.

Stage 1: Topic Development.

Stage 2: Develop the Format.

Stage 3: Apply a Template and Add Graphics for Visual Richness.

Stage 4: Enhance with Multimedia.

10.Preparing, Presenting, and Follow-Up

Preparing.

Presenting.

Follow Up a Presentation.

11.Best Practices.

Focus on the Software You Need.

Budget for Updates— Pushing Your TechEdge Costs Money and Time.

Develop and Follow a Backup Plan.

Learn What You Own before Buying More.

The Internet Shortens the Distance between You and the Answers You Need.

Label Your Cables.

Remember Low Tech.

Think Beyond Your Desktop/Notebook Computer.

E-mail Is a Critical Business Tool.

Customization Is the Key to Success.

Hire the Help You Need.

Join a User Group and Make Friends.

Leaders Are Readers.

Web Sites Are Just the First Step.

Presenting: Responsibilities and Rewards.

Use Your Computer to Make Your Life Easier and Your Business Stronger.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	28.11.1997
Sprache	englisch
Maße	215 x 145 mm
Gewicht	290 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Briefe / Präsentation / Rhetorik
Themenwelt	Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management
ISBN-10	0-205-27305-X / 020527305X
ISBN-13	978-0-205-27305-8 / 9780205273058
Zustand	Neuware