There are a variety of presentation tools available. This week, we feature Keynote for the iPad and will also provide resources for a few others.
How to Get Started
Featured Tool:
Open the Keynote app on your iPad. To start a new presentation, tap on "Create Presentation."
Keynote has a nice variety of "themes" to choose from. Browse through the library and select one that best fits your presentation style. You are able to customize the content including text, images, and video.
To add new slides, tap the + button in the bottom left corner and select one of the preset slide formats or add a blank slide.
The five options icons in the upper right is your "toolbox" for adding, editing and viewing your presentation. Each option is briefly explained here:
For more details on the Keynote interface, check out the video below:
Keynote for iOS - The Interface Explained
Advanced Tips
- Share files via Google Drive or AirDrop
- App Smashing with Keynote! Create a slide, take a screen shot, and then import the picture into another app. Click to see an example of this!
Other Resources
- Epic Tutorial's Keynote for iOS YouTube Playlist
Your Task
Explore and try out Keynote or any of the other presentation tools. Do you have a favorite tool that is not on the list? If so, please share this with us in the comments below.
Upcoming EIL Summer Workshops:
Need help with Keynote or other presentation tools? Schedule a one-on-one Open Help session on Wednesday, June 25 from 10:30am - 2:30pm. Click here to sign up!
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Hey, everyone!
ReplyDeleteAnother great presentation tool for the iPad is Haiku Deck. And if you haven't tried Presi yet, give it a go! It's a very different way to present. The students seem to enjoy it as well!