In my previous post I make my case, yet again, that by and large the edublogsphere lacks effective communication about politics and policy, especially where it affects us, and our students, directly.

Here are two approaches being proposed that could show success…

Around the Corner v2 – MGuhlin.net – Triune Storyteller, echoing David Warlick, suggests a structure for effective story telling, and talks about an edublogger dismissing story telling, which is a great way to build on prior knowledge. My point in one sentence, teaching is all about building on prior knowledge and analogizing; if we do it with students, why would it be bad to do with adults. I also cite Kobus van Wyk, who is the most effective edublogger at using parables and fables to illustrate points about using digital tools. That’s an accomplishment!

dy/dan » Blog Archive » Misunderstanding Chicago makes an effective case for brevity, in the form of the elevator speech using four PowerPoint slides. He does a pretty good job at having a brief four pane ad for himself, embedded in a more long-winded post.

Speaking of dragging on. Dan makes the argument that you don’t need animation, just images and a few well choosen words. So, I present my response to Dan, first in 2 dimensions:

[slideshare id=86532&doc=my-elevator-speech-about-me4444&w=425]

Then with animation:
my-elevator-speech-about-me

You decide what you prefer. You have to give me points for having the huevos to use the justly maligned color typewriter animation.