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Using Alternative Presentation Tools Presented by Amy Harris Houk and Jenny Dale Discover tools other than powerpoint - such as prezi - to use for presenting information and research. Many tools also help create a more universal design for learning in the classroom.
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Beyond PowerPoint
Using Alternative Presentation Tools
Why go beyond PowerPoint?
● To learn new skills and tools● To store presentation in the cloud for easy
access and sharing● To collaborate more efficiently with partners● To add some variety and pizzazz
Universal Design for Learning and Presentation Tools
● Using multiple means of expression helps reach students with diverse learning styles.
● Tools like Prezi can be useful for showing relationships visually
Tips for Maximizing Accessibility
● Think about the contrast between your background and text
● Include images or charts to convey information
● Use color to highlight important terms or concepts (keeping contrast in mind)
● Provide electronic versions of presentations to students so they can adjust them to their needs
Which presentation tool(s) do you use most?
FREE web-based options
● Google Drive Presentations● Zoho Show● Prezi
Google Drive Presentations
● Built into your gmail/iSpartan account● Designed to be collaborative● Present from web or export● Upload existing presentations
Zoho Show
● Free with account, but premium options are available
● Clean design● Easy integration of other media● Options for both wide-screen and regular-
screen presentations● Present from web or export● Upload existing presentations
Disadvantages of Zoho and Drive
● Fairly stripped down in terms of design options
● Collaborators must have accounts to access shared files
● Limited to a linear, slide-based format
Prezi
● Dynamic and visually interesting● Non-linear way of presenting engages
audience and also makes the presentation a good option as a standalone
● Entirely web-based● Easy integration of other media
Disadvantages of Prezi
● Can be disorienting● Has even more bells and whistles than
PowerPoint, and it can be tempting to use them all
Free (or cheap) mobile apps
iOS● HaikuDeck● Perspective
Android● Softmaker
Final thoughts
● Different tools work for different projects● No matter what tool you choose, keep it
simple (both in design and content)