Let’s face it, in today’s world, whether it is for educational or for business, visual presentations are a large part of what we need to know. Admittedly, I am a huge fan of PowerPoint; in fact, I went so far as to become Microsoft certified with the program. However, now, it is not the only multimedia game in town. According to John Paul Titlow in “Hate PowerPoint? Here are 5 Web-based Alternatives” on the Read/WriteWeb, there are many Web-based options for those who are not such huge fans of the software. These options function similarly to the program we know so well, and they have the benefit of cloud storage. Seems like the best of all worlds.
So, the drum roll please, what are these amazing new programs:
1) Prezi
This application works like a huge whiteboard allowing viewers to zoom in and out of various sections as needed.
2) Slide Rocket
This one is a visual clone for PowerPoint (For me, this may make the transition a little easier.). In addition, users will be able to comment on the presentation and complete polls in real time.
3) 280 Slides
This program is similar to Keynote (Apple’s presentation program), and it gives the impression that it is running on your own desktop.
4) Google Docs Presentations
This one is labeled as the simplified clone to PowerPoint.
5) Zoho Show
This option has all of the standard functions you are so used to working with, and it also integrates a live audio chat. Another perk with this program is that you can import from PowerPoint.
Without trying each of them personally, it is hard for me to determine which one mill be the most effective for me, but the benefit of cloud storage definitely makes any sort of transition to a new program worthwhile.
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