Utilizing Free Web Tools to Create Presentations for any Operating System

Audience Level: 
All
Institutional Level: 
Higher Ed
Abstract: 

Have you gone to present at a conference only to find that you have technical difficulties, or the supplied technology is not compatible?  Come learn about free web-based presentation tools that will allow you to use any computer regardless of operating system. 

Extended Abstract: 

As professionals, we often present at various events and it seems as if every location’s technology is set up differently. Some events are bring your own device (BYOD), and others provide you with devices. Even with BYOD, we face technology glitches and can be forced to use equipment other than our own.  These tools will help to take away the stress associated with these issues and lead to a smooth presentation. In this session, you will learn about free web-based presentation tools:  emaze and Sway.  These tools will allow you to use any computer regardless of operating system.  Most can be used on a mobile device as well.  Not only do these tools take away the guess work on compatibility, they can help to get you out of a PowerPoint rut. 

In this workshop, participants will learn how to utilize emaze and Sway to create dynamic presentations.  This will include:

  • Creating a presentation from start to finish
  • Adding elements such as videos, images and URLs
  • Sharing presentations with others
  • Collaborating with others
Conference Track: 
Innovations, Tools, and Technologies
Session Type: 
Express Workshop
Intended Audience: 
Faculty
Training Professionals
Technologists