This Week at NWIITT

It's here! The NWIITT Microsoft Office 2010 launch event is live online tomorrow (Thursday, 25th March 2010). Don't miss out on what promises to be another fun night of learning, networking and chatting.

Our tips for trainers this week looks at tips to brush up your public speaking skills.

After the recent freebies today we have something to whet your appetite for the Office 2010 launch event. Sit back and enjoy a couple of video trailers for the forthcoming release. Keep reading for the links.

We also have details of some very exciting breaking news from Adobe too in this week's newsletter.

Events

25 March 2010: Microsoft Office 2010 Revealed

It's the NWIITT Microsoft Office 2010 launch presentation and we've got all the inside news on the new Office suite together with free resources for all attendees. As well as having demonstrations of many of the new features within Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more, we'll also be taking a close look at the most obvious change across all the applications - the new user interface and Backstage view. For more information please visit http://nwiitt.org.uk/microsoft-office-2010-revealed

Upcoming Events

New Creative Suite 5 Events to be Announced Soon

Exciting news this week for all the Adobe trainers out there. Creative Suite 5 is previewing at an official Adobe launch event on 12th April 2010.

There are some stunning features promised and be assured we will have events covering the new version as soon as it's available. As for previous launches of new Adobe products we are in the enviable position of being able to call on the expertise of the North West Adobe Group and will be included in their preparations for the launch of Creative Suite 5.

Be sure to watch out for some very special events coming up in the next few months.

News from NWIITT

Guide to Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro

Don't forget to visit our online guide to using Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro.

Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro is the system we use to deliver our online events. It's a simple system for end users while providing all the advanced features a presenter could need to create an engaging experience for the attendees.

Our guide is available now in the NWIITT Online section of the new web site.

Get Ready for Microsoft Office 2010

Office 2010: The Movie

It's not just the latest Hollywood blockbusters that get big budgets these days. Microsoft Office 2010 has it's very own theatrical trailer, if you've not seen it yet then don't miss it and if you have then you'll know it's worth a second watch!

Watch this online at YouTube.

Office 2010: The Beta Release

Another video worth a viewing is the Microsoft Office 2010 Beta Release featuring a very quick glance at some of the exciting new features we'll be covering on Thursday.

Tips for Trainers

Presentation Skills Training

Public speaking, whether it's to a small group of colleagues or hundreds of unknown faces, can cause anxiety and stress. What's the best way to prepare? How do you deal with nerves? How do you engage your audience? This article from ImpactFactory provides you with some valuable tips.

Stand and Deliver

How do you deliver your training courses?

Do you stand or sit?

Does it make a difference?

Mike addresses the posture issue with a post on his blog.

Until Next Time

Please keep the feedback coming and remember you can now add comments to each event on the website, so if there's anything you'd like us to cover, just add it to the website or if you prefer send it directly to us using the contact form.

We look forward to welcoming you to the next NWIITT event on 25 March 2010 and hope to see many of you there.

See you next time!

Elaine and Mike

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