For this next challenge, I want to tap into a common problem we all may have experienced in our jobs. Information Overload; when a SME provides too much information and we as Instructional Designers have to cut away all the fat to get to the good bits. For this challenge, pick a story from a movie, novel, fairy tale, etc and choose the most important points and tell it within 5 slides. Make it fun and interactive, but remember the goal is to keep it short, but still “get the whole picture”.
The deadline for this challenge is July 16th.
As before, use this thread to post comments, questions, or share ideas. I’ll post a new thread with all the entries just like I did for the first challenge.
I am going to go for the book that I am currently reading 1Q84 by Haruki Murakimi - time to condense 928 pages down to 5 slides. I hope everyone has a magnifying glass...
Once you learn about the Hero's Journey, you start seeing it everywhere! It is the basis of so many movies and shows. Back to the Future, for example, is a classic hero's journey. This sounds like a great challenge!
I'm thinking of going to some old school movies that were my favorite as a kid. There are a lot to choose from like the Goonies, Gremlins, ET, Monster Squad, Indiana Jones,
I'm gonna try and cover one of my fav movies "12 Angry Men"..no idea yet on how to do that but enjoying the challenge!!
>Nancy - no judging on liking monkeys I find it an intriguing but quite disturbing movie (no matter which version I watch)..always walk away feeling slightly shaken.. maybe the Directors intention no?!
@Eimear - When I was a kid our local movie house had an 8 hour planet of the apes marathon. My friends and I sat through the entire 8 hours and did not get out of our seats once the entire time. So now the series is forever ingrained in my psyche. I think they are meant to be disturbing but I mostly find them funny.
Nancy I have a new found respect for you gal A 8 hours straight run in a movie theater watching Planet of the Apes...oh my ..you are a trooper! Looking forward to your storyline - I know I'll learn something new and interesting from the Planet of the Apes Guru (never called that before eh I bet!!)..
Nancy I have a new found respect for you gal A 8 hours straight run in a movie theater watching Planet of the Apes...oh my ..you are a trooper! Looking forward to your storyline - I know I'll learn something new and interesting from the Planet of the Apes Guru (never called that before eh I bet!!)..
Planet of the Apes Guru - I'll take it. Ape shall not kill Ape. Ape has killed Ape - But you know that if I actually do something for this challenge it will probably be something else. I'm now thinking I'll do Slaughterhouse-five. ...and so it goes.
Hoping to see some examples from people soon - the clock is ticking on this challenge.
Well...not sure if I will get it done in time or not, and I am working INCREDIBLY hard to try and keep it COMPLETELY respectful (but fun too...) - but this is actually something I have always wanted to do.
Well...not sure if I will get it done in time or not, and I am working INCREDIBLY hard to try and keep it COMPLETELY respectful (but fun too...) - but this is actually something I have always wanted to do.
I am currently 2 slides into "The Bible".
Bruce
Wow! I'll be interested in seeing that. I haven't logged onto the forums for a bit so I didn't see this challenge until today, but I'm hoping I can scrounge up something before the deadline! I love the idea!
5 More days to get you slide done. I know I'm still working on mine. Just PM me a link to where it resides and I'll add it when it when I do the final entries post.
Read the book in 1968, coming home from 'Nam, before I saw the movie. If you haven't read the book, see if you can find a copy. The way it's written, you don't know who's who until the last chapter. Talk about a surprise ending; I couldn't believe it.
Did a DVD marathon, once. Much better to take a "pause" now and then. Close to the kitchen and other facilities.
Sorry to take up Articulate space with this. Please accept my profound apologies for this distraction.
Read the book in 1968, coming home from 'Nam, before I saw the movie. If you haven't read the book, see if you can find a copy. The way it's written, you don't know who's who until the last chapter. Talk about a surprise ending; I couldn't believe it.
Did a DVD marathon, once. Much better to take a "pause" now and then. Close to the kitchen and other facilities.
Sorry to take up Articulate space with this. Please accept my profound apologies for this distraction.
Hey Skip we love the distractions. I will see if I can find the book - I didn't even know there was one so learned something new today. Thanks!
About 20 years ago I got hit with a "trivia" question: What is the connection between Planet of the Apes and Bridge on the River Kwai?
The answer, apparently, was that they were written by the same author. (Lawrence someone from memory???? I could look it up -- verify its veracity, even! -- but I'm too lazy.)
At any rate, I'll see if I can find a copy of the book, too, based purely on this comment: "The way it's written, you don't know who's who until the last chapter." Awesome.
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I love it already!
This challenge reminds me of a trend a couple years ago to create infographic representations of movies. I like this one for "Pulp Fiction"
http://musicmovielist.com/movies/pulp-fiction-chronological-sequence-of-events-infographic
I like that one, Minh-Triet.
I was reminded of "The Hero's Journey" from the book Resonate by Nancy Duarte.
http://advanceyourslides.com/2011/01/28/the-5-most-memorable-concepts-from-nancy-duartes-new-book-resonate/#
Great idea again Jerson!
I am going to go for the book that I am currently reading 1Q84 by Haruki Murakimi - time to condense 928 pages down to 5 slides. I hope everyone has a magnifying glass...
-Eric
Let's see who can come up with 5 slides for Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged!!
I like this challenge a lot!
Once you learn about the Hero's Journey, you start seeing it everywhere! It is the basis of so many movies and shows. Back to the Future, for example, is a classic hero's journey. This sounds like a great challenge!
I'm gonna try to do one of my favorite movies, but which one?
What's the favourite movie list, Jerson...maybe we can help you pick one!
Clockwork Orange!
I love this challenge!
I'm thinking of going to some old school movies that were my favorite as a kid. There are a lot to choose from like the Goonies, Gremlins, ET, Monster Squad, Indiana Jones,
I'm thinking Planet of the Apes ( and yes I do like Monkeys in case anyone is wondering).
Can't wait to see some of these entries...
I'm gonna try and cover one of my fav movies "12 Angry Men"..no idea yet on how to do that but enjoying the challenge!!
>Nancy - no judging on liking monkeys
I find it an intriguing but quite disturbing movie (no matter which version I watch)..always walk away feeling slightly shaken.. maybe the Directors intention no?!
@Eimear - When I was a kid our local movie house had an 8 hour planet of the apes marathon. My friends and I sat through the entire 8 hours and did not get out of our seats once the entire time. So now the series is forever ingrained in my psyche. I think they are meant to be disturbing but I mostly find them funny.
Nancy I have a new found respect for you gal
A 8 hours straight run in a movie theater watching Planet of the Apes...oh my ..you are a trooper! Looking forward to your storyline - I know I'll learn something new and interesting from the Planet of the Apes Guru (never called that before eh I bet!!)..
Planet of the Apes Guru - I'll take it. Ape shall not kill Ape. Ape has killed Ape - But you know that if I actually do something for this challenge it will probably be something else. I'm now thinking I'll do Slaughterhouse-five. ...and so it goes.
Hoping to see some examples from people soon - the clock is ticking on this challenge.
Well...not sure if I will get it done in time or not, and I am working INCREDIBLY hard to try and keep it COMPLETELY respectful (but fun too...) - but this is actually something I have always wanted to do.
I am currently 2 slides into "The Bible".
Bruce
Wow! I'll be interested in seeing that. I haven't logged onto the forums for a bit so I didn't see this challenge until today, but I'm hoping I can scrounge up something before the deadline! I love the idea!
5 More days to get you slide done. I know I'm still working on mine. Just PM me a link to where it resides and I'll add it when it when I do the final entries post.
Newbie trying to see if my skills are as mad the community's. lol
PM'd you the link, Jerson. Thanks!
Nancy,
Read the book in 1968, coming home from 'Nam, before I saw the movie. If you haven't read the book, see if you can find a copy. The way it's written, you don't know who's who until the last chapter. Talk about a surprise ending; I couldn't believe it.
Did a DVD marathon, once. Much better to take a "pause" now and then. Close to the kitchen and other facilities.
Sorry to take up Articulate space with this. Please accept my profound apologies for this distraction.
Hey Skip we love the distractions. I will see if I can find the book - I didn't even know there was one so learned something new today. Thanks!
Agreed!
About 20 years ago I got hit with a "trivia" question: What is the connection between Planet of the Apes and Bridge on the River Kwai?
The answer, apparently, was that they were written by the same author. (Lawrence someone from memory???? I could look it up -- verify its veracity, even! -- but I'm too lazy.)
At any rate, I'll see if I can find a copy of the book, too, based purely on this comment: "The way it's written, you don't know who's who until the last chapter." Awesome.
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