Sliderocket is a tool which is used to create online presentations and / or edit existing PowerPoint presentations with more powerful tools. Sliderocket houses most, if not all of the tools PowerPoint would offer you; but there are a few elements which can make your presentation what you had always wanted it to be. Continue reading
More likely than not, you’ve of heard of Evernote. In case you haven’t, it is a cloud-based note taking tool that is sweeping the teaching world by storm. It lets you take notes, synchronize files across your devices, save web pages, capture inspiration, and share your ideas with friends and colleagues.
It is an iOS app for either your iPhone or iPad, so Evernote is always on the move with you and will be there when you need it. Continue reading
Present.me is the predecessor of PowerPoint presentations.
This is a website which takes existing Powerpoint presentations (imported to the Present.me site) and allows you to either record an audio voiceover to run alongside the presentation, or to record you (via webcam) showing and speaking along with the slides to add a more personal touch. Present.me isn’t tailored for any specific department; it is aimed to help you in whatever field you may work in.
A screencast is a video recording of whatever is happening on your computer screen at a specific time, often with audio narration recorded live. Screencasting has so much potential in teaching and learning.
Below, I’ve embedded a screencast Sam did using Screenr a while back. It was during an ‘e-Learning clinic’ where he was helping a colleague work out how to do gap fills in SMART Notebook – See it here. Continue reading
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