Presentation+Tools

=Presentation Tools= chrisp@clemson.edu

PowerPoint has long been a mainstay of presentation making. Most schools have it; most people are somewhat familiar with it; it's relatively straightforward to use. Why look for Web 2.0 alternatives? There is no reason most of us should feel compelled to consider other tools if PowerPoint does what you need, but here are some reasons why you might consider including Web 2.0 presentation tools in your repertoire. > If your school isn't keeping up with PowerPoint updates or if you need a free program for your students to use, Web 2.0 presentation tools offer free alternatives. > You don't have to worry about whether your presentation is on your laptop, your home computer, your school computer, or somewhere else. As long as you can get on the Internet you can show and edit your presentations. > Each presentation tool offers something different. Only you can decide whether a tool is the right fit for your particular need.
 * 1) **Many of them are free.**
 * 1) **Your presentations are available any place you have a Web connection.**
 * 1) **Web 2.0 presentations frequently allow for online collaboration.**You and your colleagues can work together from different computers, from different locations, at different times on a shared presentation. Student groups can collaborate as well -- at school, at home, at the public library...
 * 2) **Web 2.0 presentation tools are frequently more engaging** for your audience and are more exciting for students to use.

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