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Presentation & Multimedia Tools

🎥 Create and Share Content

These tools help faculty and students create, share, and enhance presentations and videos that make learning more engaging. Ideal for lectures, tutorials, and multimedia projects.🟢 Indicates a free version available.


🎥 Canva

Purpose: Graphic design platform for creating slides, posters, and videos.

Best for: Designing visually appealing presentations and teaching materials.

Pro Tip: Explore Canva’s “Education” templates for ready-to-use lesson visuals and infographics.

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🎥 Loom

Purpose: Screen recording and video messaging tool for quick instructional videos.

Best for: Recording video feedback, walkthroughs, or microlectures.

Pro Tip: Keep videos under 5 minutes for clarity and engagement—perfect for weekly course updates.



🎥 Genially

Purpose: Interactive presentation and infographic tool.

Best for: Creating interactive slideshows, clickable images, or branching learning paths.

Pro Tip: Use the “Learning Experience” templates for gamified, story-style presentations.



🎥 Nearpod

Purpose: Interactive presentation platform that integrates quizzes, polls, and videos.

Best for: Synchronous or asynchronous lessons that keep students actively participating.

Pro Tip: Try the “Student-Paced” mode for self-directed learning outside class time.



🎥 Prezi

Purpose: Nonlinear presentation tool for dynamic, zooming visual storytelling.

Best for: Presentations that need strong visual flow and conceptual connections.

Pro Tip: Use Prezi Video to overlay your presence with your presentation content during recordings.

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🎥 Screencast-O-Matic

Purpose: Screen recorder for capturing lectures, tutorials, or demonstrations.

Best for: Creating narrated slides or demonstrations of course tools.

Pro Tip: Add captions directly in the editor to improve accessibility for all students.

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💡 Faculty Tips

  • Keep visuals clean—avoid overcrowding slides or slideshows with text.
  • Combine narration, visuals, and interactive questions for higher student engagement.
  • Record in short segments (3–7 minutes) to improve comprehension and flexibility for re-use.

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