Presenting: Presentations!
In this week's rendition of...whatever we like to call my tech tips blogs, I will be discussing the various types of presentations that can be used to enhance not only your knowledge of putting together a presentation, but also to make sure you don't bore your audience. I will also be giving my personal insight on some of my favorites, but please feel free to share what your preferences are!
As mentioned in Chapter 3 of Untangling the Web by Steve Dembo and Adam Bellow, we are sick and tired of Power Point presentations that, in all honesty, put us to sleep! Instead, the chapter goes into detail about the various types of presentation installations that can make any seemingly boring topic to present a fun and interactive experience. For example, one example of a presentation application is called "SlideShare." This handy installation allows you "upload and share your presentations with educators around the globe," according to the chapter. Another example that the chapter describes is called "Prezi." It is an online application that allows the user to create presentations that don't follow the normal "slide show" routine; the information just shifts to the next part of the screen, rather than changing screens altogether! It is a real eye-catcher, and one that I highly recommend.
To branch off of that, Prezi is revolutionizing the way children learn in the classroom. According to "Using Prezi in the Classroom," it's the combination of its structure as well as its aesthetic that is forcing kids to pay attention. In fact, they even want to see what's coming next; the presentation is really that amazing! The article also describes how user-friendly the application is, so it makes it very easy for both teachers and students alike to navigate the website. Prezi is a fun and interactive way for students to learn, and it is all with the power of presentations!
Another presentation tool that is really taking the presentation world by storm is called "Haiku Deck." This iPad application is perfect for those who are trying to "illustrate the main points of their presentation," according to "Spiff Up Your Presentations with Haiku Deck." This article describes the in's and out's of the app, focusing on the visual appeal of the layouts that come with the app. For example, it is really neat for a photographer to compile their works with this application, showcasing them in a manner that is very aesthetically pleasing to a potential customer.
A final option that is available for users is called "Microsoft Sway." Now, I know we talked about how Microsoft Office's "Power Point" is the way of the past, but this application is actually really worth a try. According to "With Microsoft Sway, your next presentation doesn't have to suck," it is a multimedia presentation tool that allows for the presenter to "tell a story," revolutionizing the way information is presented. Combining PowerPoint, WordPress, and MovieMaker, this application really does it all in terms of presenting. It is another interactive presentation device, allowing for a lot more creativity in the process.
Thank you all for reading my blog this week! Tune in next week for some more helpful tips and tricks about the awesome features that technology has to offer!
-Liv
As mentioned in Chapter 3 of Untangling the Web by Steve Dembo and Adam Bellow, we are sick and tired of Power Point presentations that, in all honesty, put us to sleep! Instead, the chapter goes into detail about the various types of presentation installations that can make any seemingly boring topic to present a fun and interactive experience. For example, one example of a presentation application is called "SlideShare." This handy installation allows you "upload and share your presentations with educators around the globe," according to the chapter. Another example that the chapter describes is called "Prezi." It is an online application that allows the user to create presentations that don't follow the normal "slide show" routine; the information just shifts to the next part of the screen, rather than changing screens altogether! It is a real eye-catcher, and one that I highly recommend.
To branch off of that, Prezi is revolutionizing the way children learn in the classroom. According to "Using Prezi in the Classroom," it's the combination of its structure as well as its aesthetic that is forcing kids to pay attention. In fact, they even want to see what's coming next; the presentation is really that amazing! The article also describes how user-friendly the application is, so it makes it very easy for both teachers and students alike to navigate the website. Prezi is a fun and interactive way for students to learn, and it is all with the power of presentations!
Another presentation tool that is really taking the presentation world by storm is called "Haiku Deck." This iPad application is perfect for those who are trying to "illustrate the main points of their presentation," according to "Spiff Up Your Presentations with Haiku Deck." This article describes the in's and out's of the app, focusing on the visual appeal of the layouts that come with the app. For example, it is really neat for a photographer to compile their works with this application, showcasing them in a manner that is very aesthetically pleasing to a potential customer.A final option that is available for users is called "Microsoft Sway." Now, I know we talked about how Microsoft Office's "Power Point" is the way of the past, but this application is actually really worth a try. According to "With Microsoft Sway, your next presentation doesn't have to suck," it is a multimedia presentation tool that allows for the presenter to "tell a story," revolutionizing the way information is presented. Combining PowerPoint, WordPress, and MovieMaker, this application really does it all in terms of presenting. It is another interactive presentation device, allowing for a lot more creativity in the process.
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| Example of Microsoft Sway layout |
Thank you all for reading my blog this week! Tune in next week for some more helpful tips and tricks about the awesome features that technology has to offer!
-Liv
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