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Exploring the Magic of Glen Keane’s Google I/O Presentation: A Masterclass in Creativity and Technology – Glen Keane’s Creative Process

If you’re passionate about creativity or a fan of Disney, Glen Keane’s Google I/O presentation is one you shouldn’t miss. Glen, the artist behind iconic characters like Ariel, Beast, and Pocahontas, reveals his creative process and how technology can amplify artistry in ways that feel both fresh and deeply authentic.

In this talk, Glen used Google’s Tilt Brush in VR to sketch and animate in real-time. Watching him bring Ariel to life in a 3D space was mesmerizing; it felt like standing right beside him as he crafted each line, each motion. The magic wasn’t just in the tech—it was in seeing how Glen, with decades of traditional animation experience, embraced a new medium to expand his storytelling. It’s a true blend of classic artistry and modern tools, showing us that creativity doesn’t get replaced by tech; it gets enriched.

Glen’s approach to character design is rooted in simplicity and emotion, starting with the heart of each character and building from there. He showed us that each sketch, each iteration, is an opportunity to explore and find meaning, not just a final product. His openness to experimenting, to seeing “mistakes” as part of the creative journey, is a reminder to keep our own work exploratory and open.

This presentation captures what’s exciting about the intersection of art and technology, where tools like VR can deepen the impact of storytelling rather than distract from it. It’s inspiring for anyone creating experiences—especially in learning and development—where meaningful stories and engagement are key.

If you haven’t seen Glen’s Google I/O talk, recommend watching. It’s a perfect example of how we can use technology to bring ideas to life in unforgettable ways.

Luis Malbas on Using ChatGPT | AI for TLDC Workflow

Check out Luis Malbas’s video presentation on how he uses AI for his workflow. My takeaways:

  • Using ChatGPT free for generating, summarizing and accelerating the creation of content for the TLDC community
  • Importance of adapting to technological advancements and demonstrates how they use AI in their workflow, including subscribing to an AI newsletter and using ChatGPT for 80% of their tasks
  • Critical everyone learns, experiment and start to build skills to be more productive
  • Using SnackPrompt to help generate and learn about new prompts to improve ChatGPT results
  • AI is an essential part of our digital world and we need to stay on top of it.

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Join us at the Wharton Web Conference July 10 – Steve Wozniak is Keynote speaker!

We’ll be participating with a session on HTML5: Beyond the Hype. We‘ll take a look beyond the HTML5 hype and learn why you should be moving to the new standards. Learn why its important in the evolution of web apps and content delivery, what key technologies you should learn today to take advantage of and dissect several examples of HTML5.

Check out the great line up of sessions and speakers at:

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Upcoming Conference: Software User Assistance March 11-14 Memphis TN- Discounts thru Jan 15

The Conference for Software User Assistance is quickly approaching. The event takes place March 11-14 in Memphis. The focus is on techniques for creating a better experience for people working with our software. Early registration discounts end this coming Saturday, Jan. 15.
www.writersua.com/conference

I’ll be there presenting on media compression and gaming. Hope to see you there.

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How current filters are effecting what we see in search engines and our data flows. Great TED talk by Eli Pariser. Everyone should watch.

TED talk by Eli Pariser: Beware online “filter bubbles”, something we all need to be aware of and think about how to address.

http://www.ted.com As web companies strive to tailor their services (including news and search results) to our personal tastes, there’s a dangerous unintended consequence: We get trapped in a “filter bubble” and don’t get exposed to information that could challenge or broaden our worldview. Eli Pariser argues powerfully that this will ultimately prove to be bad for us and bad for democracy. Read the online community Q&A with Eli (featuring 10 ways to turn off the filter bubble): http://on.ted.com/PariserQA

Watch my favorite closing preso at #DL10 on Getting Serious about Games & Learning by Richard Culatta

Highly recommend watching this video. Richard did an amazing job on style, pacing and content!

 

Watch his closing session

 

View the slides on Slideshare.net

 

Follow Richard on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/rec54

 

 

For a summary and links to other DevLearn happenings, check out the article at:

 

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For the Tweet summary, checkout:
http://summarizr.labs.eduserv.org.uk/?hashtag=dl10
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First session presentation download on Video Basics: Understanding Flash, HTML 5 & MPEG4 at #edc10

Understanding Flash, MPEG 4 & HTML 5 Video

A comprehensive introduction to video technology, compression and delivery standards. This session will provide an overview with everything you need to know about editing, preparing and delivering the highest quality video to your users. We’ll discuss techniques and interactivity that can be added as well as the latest standards and how you can take advantage of open source, free tools, as well as the latest applications for getting the smallest file sizes and the highest quality. We’ll also discuss the hardware and software that is needed to create your own in-house studio and for green screening speakers for under $1,500.

 

Download my presenations from eLearningDevCon 2009

Download copies of my presentations from elearningdevcon.com conference in Utah last week.

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Design 2.0 in eLearning

Join us for this session discussing the latest technologies and tools to create the next generation of learning for your users. We’ll discuss Web 2.0 and how its effecting learning objects, tools and applications and how you can integrate it into your tools today. We’ll review several great examples that will get you excited and motivated to start creating the next generation of elearning today!

View & Download:

http://www.slideshare.net/nickfloro/design-in-elearning

Quick Prototyping Techniques
Learn about the latest tools for creating wireframes or prototyping projects or modules for a elearning production. We’ll discuss techniques to help you demonstrate to your audience how the tool will work, how you can quickly build concepts and articulate them with your team. Bring your ideas, concepts or questions for interactive session.

View & Download:

http://www.slideshare.net/nickfloro/quick-prototyping-techniques

Social Media Demystified 

Join us for an in-depth look at the current state of Social Media and how it can integrate with your e-learning and training efforts. Learn how you can take advantage of it for learning as well as marketing, business and life. We’ll discuss what Social Media is, how to use it effectively, how it is changing our lives, what it takes to get started. Topics will include Launching a Social Network, a look at the latest tools and how they are evolving for Twitter, Facebook, and social media based web sites.

View & Download:

http://www.slideshare.net/nickfloro/social-media-demystified-june-09

Taking the next step in learning: Using Games & Simulations

Need to figure out how to incorporate games into your e-learning strategy? Attend this session for a look at the latest trends and breakthroughs for using games in learning. You’ll get an introduction to games and simulations, an understanding of what works and what doesn’t and you’ll learn how to use new Gaming techniques, blended with Web 2.0, to take training and gaming to the next level.. You’ll leave with new knowledge and a better understanding of ways to use gaming effectively for your audience. You’ll also learn new tools and techniques to share with your teams for developing internally without breaking the bank.

View & Download:

http://www.slideshare.net/nickfloro/elearning-games-simulations

Webinar: Creating Powerful Presentations with Nancy Duarte at VizThink

Watch Nancy’s Duarte’s webinar for VizThink.com for an overview and her advice on improving presentations and designing presentations. Nancy’s company designed and coached Al Gore and his presentation deck for An Inconvenient Truth.

  
http://vizthink.com/blog/2008/06/18/webinar-creating-powerful-presentations-w…

During the webinar she show’s an example (below), where she asked the client in under 2 minutes to explain what was the main point. Notice below how the slide gets divided into 3 clean slides which each slide is able to explain one exact point.

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