Presentation Tools
Microsoft PowerPoint• Presentation program.
Suggested Use: Easy to use program available for Mac and PC.
Tip: Learn more about Office Online or more Microsoft 365 Resources information on the IT website.
Product link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/powerpoint
• Cloud-based presentation software.
Suggested Use: A great alternative to PowerPoint. Can be used to create a more visually stimulating instruction presentation.
Tip: Prezis are shareable online, but if you are using the free software, then they will also be publicly available for anyone to view online.
Product link: prezi.com/
• Cloud-based presentation software with pre-designed templates for use.
Suggested Use: The pre-designed templates will be useful for creating quick, but beautiful presentations for instruction.
Tip: The free version allows sharing online for up to 3 presentations and 5 websites.
Product link: www.emaze.com/
Graphic Design
Adobe Illustrator• Vector graphics editor and design program.
Suggested Use: Use professional level tools to make detailed graphics.
Tip: As part of the Adobe Suites, this is available in the Digital Media Lab and available for download through the DoIT Software Center. Adobe products are available free to use for students in DoIT labs including the Information Commons and DMIL. Adobe licenses are $40 through the DoIT Software Center.
Product link: www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html
Adobe InDesign• Desktop publishing and typesetting software.
Suggested Use: Create visuals like posters, flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, presentations, and more.
Tip: As part of the Adobe Suites, this is available in the Digital Media Lab and available for download through the DoIT Software Center. Adobe products are available free to use for students in DoIT labs including the Information Commons and DMIL. Adobe licenses are $40 through the DoIT Software Center.
Product link: www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html
Adobe Photoshop• Image and graphics editor program.
Suggested Use: Create images, graphics, paintings, and 3D artwork.
Tip: As part of the Adobe Suites, this is available in the Digital Media Lab and available for download through the DoIT Software Center. Adobe products are available free to use for students in DoIT labs including the Information Commons and DMIL. Adobe licenses are $40 through the DoIT Software Center.
Product link: www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
Adobe Spark• Integrated suite of media creation applications for mobile and web.
Suggested Use: Quickly create an online portfolio, video advertisement, brand account, or business card.
Tip: As part of the Adobe Suites, this is available in the Digital Media Lab and available for download through the DoIT Software Center. Adobe products are available free to use for students in DoIT labs including the Information Commons and DMIL. Adobe licenses are $40 through the DoIT Software Center.
Product link: spark.adobe.com/page/9bPqZ/
Microsoft Publisher• Publishing application focused on page layout and designs. A plethora of templates.
Suggested Use: Use a template to create newsletters, postcards, flyers, invitations, brochures, calendars, and more.
Tip: This is not available as part of Office 365. Learn more about Office Online or more Microsoft 365 Resources information on the IT website.
Product link: www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/publisher
Microsoft Word• Versatile word processor.
Suggested Use: Create outlines, tables, or simple posters.
Tip: Learn more about Office Online or more Microsoft 365 Resources information on the IT website.
Product link: www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/word
• Web-based software for creating shareable, interactive timelines.
Suggested Use: Useful for creating timelines that move beyond text. Tiki-Toki allows for customization and supports embedding images, video, and audio.
Tip: The free version allows for only one timeline to be created and up to 200 events to be added to the timeline.
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Product link: www.tiki-toki.com/
• Graphic design tool.
Suggested Use: Use a drag and drop tool to create web or print designs for flyers, images for presentations, business cards, posters, and more. Can create "this or that" image questions to include in presentations and to start a conversation in class.
Tip: Includes free elements and fonts as well as a library of images that can be used for $1 per image. Or upload your own graphics or images.
Product link: www.canva.com/
• Graphic design tool.
Suggested Use: Free to use tool with over 4,000,000 photos and graphics and a multitude of design templates.
Tip: Free account is limited to 3 downloads a month.
Product link: snappa.com/
• Infographic design tool.
Suggested Use: Create timelines, infographics, logos, and more.
Tip: The free plan allows students to make up to 5 infographics and share them publicly.
Product link: vengage.com/
• Image editor.
Suggested Use: Can be used for editing images before uploading them to presentations.
Tip: Pixlr Express and Pixlr-O-Matic can be used to add effects and retro filters. Fun to explore!
Product link: pixlr.com/
• Web-based tool to create interactive images. Also includes a tool designed for education: ThingLink Education.
Suggested Use: Can be used to bring web content into images. Could be used to show an image of a database with pop-ups of tutorials or definitions added on top of the image.
Tip: Images can be added from your hard drive or the web and can be tagged with web content, including audio, links, social media, videos, maps, and more. Check out their webinar archive or blog for more ideas.
Product link: www.thinglink.com/
Whiteboard and Mapping
The following are mind mapping tools that allow for individual mind mapping or a collaborative brainstorming session.
They can be used during an instruction session to brainstorm with students or included as an image in a presentation.
They are free to use (usually for up to 3 mindmaps) and include the option for fee-based upgrades.
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• Online whiteboard.
Suggested Use: Free to use, intuitive tool to collaboratively work on a concept boards.
Tip: Any board can be shared by link or QR code.
Product link: https://conceptboard.com/
• Diagramming Software.
Suggested Use: Use to diagram for business or design projects. This collaborative tool uses drag and drop features and has a variety of design elements.
Tip: Gliffy has a free trial which does NOT include sharing options.
Product link: www.gliffy.com/
Tag Clouds
• Word cloud generator.
Suggested Use: Fun way to add a visual into a presentation. Can use to show the prominence of words from an uploaded text.
Tip: The best way to share a Wordle is to take a screenshot and then save and share the image. Wordle requires Java, which may cause problems with some browsers.
Product link: https://www.wordle.net/
• Word/tag cloud generator.
Suggested Use: Use to add a visual to a presentation or webpage.
Tip: Word Art is free to download. You choose the words that show up and have more ability to stylize words.
Product link: wordart.com/
