LOOM

LOOM | VIDEO MESSAGING FOR WORK

Loom is a super cool software platform that allows you to create presentations that are essentially hybrids of videos & slideshow presentations. They, like, many of the platforms on this list, have a free version, as well as upgraded paid subscriptions. I would highly encourage you to inquire as to whether your organization would pay for a subscription. It’s certainly worth it. However, if you are just using the free version, that works great as well! I recommend you start with the free version regardless to ensure it is platform you see yourself using consistently before going with the paid prescription. Loom is definitely a platform you should check out!

canva

CANVA | ONLINE DESIGN PLATFORM FOR PRESENTATIONS, FLYERS, AND MORE

Canva is a free graphic design website that allows you to easily make beautiful flyers in an instant. What most don’t know about Canva is the fact that you can make great slideshow presentations with Canva. Most only use Canva for flyers and social media content creation, which is great, but Canva’s presentations feature is superb. The best part is you share it to edit with others, or share it to view. They have plenty of templates that can you use, or you can create your own design from scratch. You can easily upload your own photos, or use the many free photos Canva provides on their platform. There is a free version and a paid prescription. Once you’re done with your design, you can easily share it with others or download it to your device.

prezi

CANVA | ONLINE DESIGN PLATFORM FOR PRESENTATIONS, FLYERS, AND MORE

Prezi is a software that allows you to create presentations (similar to a slideshow, but with cooler transitions between slides). There is a free Basic version and then paid subscription. This software is user friendly and also allows you to create a URL for easy sharing. Prezi offers software for making videos as well. This is a great platform to spice up your presentations to make them more engaging. We highly recommend Prezi. The basic version is just fine, but if you can spare and want to access the upgraded software, then it is a good investment if you want to provide your above-average slideshow presentation. Check it out!

Glisser

GLISSER | HYBRID OF AN AUDIENCE SURVEY SOFTWARE & SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION

Glisser is a presentation software that allows you to create slideshows with live survey capabilities. You can setup multiple-choice question to be asked, and then using a code all participants can simply submit their answers anonymously using their phones. You can watch instantly as the software begins to record how many individuals chose each answer, and then have a great discussion about the results right then and there! It’s actually pretty cool, and it’s free! Like many of these other software systems, you can upgrade for a cost. Sign-up for the free version of Glisser here.

Online Jeopardy

ONLINE JEOPARDY | CUSTOMIZED JEOPARDY TEMPLATES

Why not add some interaction into your presentation, your lesson, or you meeting with some fun online jeapardy! There are so many free templates available that allow for customization to make sure that you cover the topic for the day. This is a great way to add group interaction into your day. Check out this comprehensive list of free jeopardy software programs, which was put together by lifeware.com.

KAHOOT

KAHOOT

Kahoot is another survey tool, much like Glisser (see above) that can be used to ask audience member questions and then view the results as they come in. Much like Glisser, the audience members submit a code via their phone and then answer from there. The fun part about Kahoot is that you can publish your survey for the public to use, and you can view other published surveys that you may potentially want to use at your next meeting. Kahoot has plenty of fun . Check out Kahoot here.

SMORE

SMORE | NEWSLETTER SOFTWARE

Smore is a free software for creating beautiful newsletters. You can sign-up for the free version, which is more than enough. However, if you really like it and have the money, there is also a premium version that you can pay to use. The program is pretty user-friendly, and allows for videos to be embedded, as well as PDF links to be attached. This is a great way to present long emails or any publications that go out to your students or your team. Check out SMORE here!

FREE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION

FREE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION

The Free Software Foundation lists a wide array of free educational software systems that include programs for art, graphic design, music, coding, classroom curriculum, and more. Check out a list of the most popular programs here.

DOODLY

This software allows you to create Whiteboard-like animated videos. Doodly is a very user-friendly software and all the reviews out there agree that this is legit. This software does come at a cost, however. There are monthly fees associated with access to this program. There are mixed reviews regarding whether the software is worth the current price. Some say it is worth the price. However, there are concerns regarding the one-time fee deal that pops up every once in a while. If money is not a factor for you, this is your program. However, for the rest of us, do your research and make your own decision regarding whether you want to put up the funds for this program. The same company, Bryxen, also has Toonly, which is the cartoon version.