23 Things - week 6

Dear 23 Thingers,

We're in to week 6! This week is about communication tools. Skype, Slideshare and Prezi - or your favourite web or mobile app which does something interesting in this space.

I first heard of Skype back at Uni when I was studying. One of my lecturers mentioned it as a way of making long distance calls overseas. It could only do voice calls. Since I didn't have anyone overseas to call - I didn't adopt it properly until my first job where it was used as an office instant messaging system.

Here at UQ I use it for training, meetings and other functions. What's your experience?

As for Prezi -

I sometimes think, for a movie or a product, "what was the single line/phrase/idea that led to this product?" In Prezi's case - this phrase would be "It's not PowerPoint".

Prezi is a presentation tool which uses a mindmap layout as a way of examining an idea.When you attend a speech or conference you can see the immediate interest in audience members who haven't seen a prezi before. You can also spot the presenters who haven't practiced enough. Let us know what you think.

Have a great week guys!

~ Jake.