Presentation & Multimedia Tools
⚙️🎥 ProductivityCreate &and OrganizationShare ToolsContent
These tools streamline teaching tasks, improve time management, and help faculty stayand organizedstudents —create, from managing files to tracking projectsshare, and schedulingenhance meetings.presentations and videos that make learning more engaging. Ideal for lectures, tutorials, and multimedia projects.
⚙️🎥 TrelloCanva
Purpose: VisualGraphic projectdesign managementplatform toolfor usingcreating boards,slides, lists,posters, and cards.videos.
Best for: OrganizingDesigning coursevisually development,appealing researchpresentations projects,and orteaching committee tasks.materials.
Pro Tip: UseExplore color-codedCanva’s labels“Education” totemplates trackfor taskready-to-use prioritieslesson orvisuals assignmentand stages.infographics.
⚙️🎥 Google DriveLoom
Purpose: Cloud-basedScreen storagerecording and collaborationvideo platformmessaging tool for documentsquick andinstructional files.videos.
Best for: SharingRecording syllabi,video assignments,feedback, walkthroughs, or group project folders with students or colleagues.microlectures.
Pro Tip: UseKeep sharedvideos drivesunder 5 minutes for courses or committees to simplify file managementclarity and versionengagement—perfect control.for weekly course updates.
⚙️🎥 NotionGenially
Purpose: All-in-oneInteractive workspace for notes, wikis, to-do lists,presentation and projectinfographic planning.tool.
Best for: TrackingCreating teachinginteractive tasks,slideshows, researchclickable notes,images, andor meetingbranching agendaslearning in one place.paths.
Pro Tip: CreateUse athe course“Learning managementExperience” dashboardtemplates tofor centralizegamified, planningstory-style and deadlines.presentations.
⚙️🎥 Google CalendarNearpod
Purpose: CalendarInteractive apppresentation forplatform schedulingthat integrates quizzes, polls, and sharing events and reminders.videos.
Best for: Managing office hours, grading blocks,Synchronous or courseasynchronous deadlines.lessons that keep students actively participating.
Pro Tip: LayerTry multiplethe calendars“Student-Paced” (personal,mode teaching,for departmental)self-directed tolearning avoidoutside conflictsclass and plan ahead.time.
⚙️🎥 SlackPrezi
Purpose: TeamNonlinear messagingpresentation platformtool for quickdynamic, communicationzooming andvisual file sharing.storytelling.
Best for: CollaborativePresentations projects,that departmentneed communication,strong orvisual mentoringflow groups.and conceptual connections.
Pro Tip: CreateUse channelsPrezi by topic (e.g., “Curriculum Ideas,” “Advising Tips”)Video to keepoverlay discussionsyour organized.presence with your presentation content during recordings.
⚙️🎥 TodoistScreencast-O-Matic
Purpose: TaskScreen management toolrecorder for creatingcapturing to-dolectures, liststutorials, withor priorities and reminders.demonstrations.
Best for: OrganizingCreating gradingnarrated tasks, project steps,slides or demonstrations of course development deadlines.tools.
Pro Tip: UseAdd recurringcaptions tasksdirectly in the editor to improve accessibility for weeklyall routines like discussion grading or course announcements.students.
💡 Faculty Tips
UseKeepdigitalvisualstoolsclean—avoidthatovercrowdingsyncslidesacrossordevicesslideshows with text.- Combine narration, visuals, and interactive questions for higher student engagement.
- Record in short segments (3–7 minutes) to
stayimproveproductivecomprehensionanywhere.and Group related tasks (grading, communication, meetings) into themed time blocksflexibility forfocus.Leverage shared documents and calendars to reduce back-and-forth emails.re-use.