Apps and Digital Resources

A digital presentation used to be synonymous with the use of PowerPoint. Over time, PowerPoint has earned a bit of a negative reputation for producing overly dry, information-laden slides that do not engage the audience. This is partially the fault of PowerPoint, due to the built in templates that emphasize bullet points and text. However, it remains a creative tool and one in which the user still ultimately controls the content. PowerPoint is still an extremely capable resource for creating an engaging presentation. There are several alternatives as well, some of which have been listed below. Furthermore, the art of teaching presentations, speaking and listening is not limited to formal presentations. With that in mind, consider the use of some of the other digital tools on this page and how they can help your practice of implementing improved speaking and listening lessons.

Google slides is an obvious choice for our district given how well it works on Chromebooks. It works with PowerPoint and is very similarIt was recently updated and the audience q & a function is excellent for class participation. Haikudeck and Emaze are excellent apps for making simple but powerfully designed presentations.