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Slide Deck Resources

 * Visual Literacy Resources:**
 * [|Visual Literacy Wiki from David Jakes]
 * [|Visual Literacy Resources from Frank Baker]
 * [|Various Visual Literacy Resources from ACRL]


 * Alternatives to PowerPoint:**
 * [|OpenOffice.org] (full MS Office Replacement)
 * [|Keynote] (Apple slidedeck tool)
 * [|Google Docs] (slideshow tool)
 * [|Zoho Docs] (Show tool)
 * [|Flickr] (create a set, & use slideshow tool)
 * [|Slideshare] (can be used to archive or post slides, or create audiocasts)
 * [|Sliderocket] (advanced, online presentation tool)
 * [|Zentation] (create slideshows accompanied with video)
 * [|Prezi](popular alternative to slidedecks)


 * Examples Of Exemplary Slide Decks/Presentations:**
 * [|You Suck At Powerpoint] (excellent visual design, & informative)
 * [|Smoke: The Convenient Truth] (excellent, relevant visuals)
 * [|Social Media for Business] (excellent visual design)
 * [|Education Revolution] (custom visuals fit the theme)
 * [|Lessig's free culture] (simplicity at it's best)
 * [|Top 10 Presentations Ever] (older list, but good examples)
 * [|Top 10 Presentations Ever] - Reader's Choice (older list, but good examples)


 * More Resources About Slide Design:**
 * [|Death by Powerpoint] (comedian Don McMillan)
 * [|Top 10 Slide Tips] (good list of tips)
 * [|Dodging Bullets in Presentations] (more useful design tips)
 * [|Taking Your Slidedeck to the Next Level] (useful tips and examples)
 * [|Presentation Zen] (excellent blog about design)


 * Alternative Presentation Styles**:
 * [|Pecha Kucha] (20 slides, 20 seconds)
 * [|Ignite] (15 slides in 5 minutes)
 * [|Lightning Talk] (less defined, but a short presentation)
 * [|Speed Geeking] (like speed dating, for geeks)