Since recently joining the Microsoft Innovator Educator Expert I was introduced to sway. In a simple description, sway is an intereactive way to create powerpoint presentations. It removes the features of having to create animations like you can in powerpoint.
Microsoft has a number of tutorials which I highly recommend if you've never used sway before
Tutorial Links
A particular aspect of sway that I like is that it is simple. The design of sway makes the online creation very easy. You are able to see the different slies that make up your sway presentation. Each of the slides in sway are called cards. You are able to include text and headings as well as pictures, videos, tweets and charts. The different cards can be easily switched aroundand oragnised in different ways. There are a number of designs that you can use which use a variety of fonts and colours. There are three ways to present the information:-
Another advantage due to the simplicity of the tool means its easier to explain to children how to create a simple and effective presentation. Children can easily present information in a creative way without the need to add in animation. Children can add a variety of media and not restricted in anyway from using powerpoint.
I would say to have a go as you don't know how good it will be until you have a go.
Microsoft has a number of tutorials which I highly recommend if you've never used sway before
Tutorial Links
A particular aspect of sway that I like is that it is simple. The design of sway makes the online creation very easy. You are able to see the different slies that make up your sway presentation. Each of the slides in sway are called cards. You are able to include text and headings as well as pictures, videos, tweets and charts. The different cards can be easily switched aroundand oragnised in different ways. There are a number of designs that you can use which use a variety of fonts and colours. There are three ways to present the information:-
- Like a presentation
- Vertically
- Horizontally
Another advantage due to the simplicity of the tool means its easier to explain to children how to create a simple and effective presentation. Children can easily present information in a creative way without the need to add in animation. Children can add a variety of media and not restricted in anyway from using powerpoint.
I would say to have a go as you don't know how good it will be until you have a go.