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Web 2.

0 Presentation Tools:
A Quick Guide

MOHAMED AMIN EMBI

Centre for Teaching & Learning Technologies


Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2015

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
CHAPTER 1

POWTOON

What is Powtoon?.. 1
Benefits of Powtoon.... 1
Advantages of using Powtoon in Education..

Get started with Powtoon.. 3


References.. 13
CHAPTER 2

EMAZE

What is Emaze?....................................................................................................14
Benefits of Emaze . 14
Advantages of using Emaze in Education...15
Get started with Emaze3 16
References... 24
CHAPTER 3

BLENDSPACE

What is Blendspace?............ 25
Banefits of Blendspace..25
Advantages of of Using Blendspace in Education
26
Get started with Blendspace.27
References. 39

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CHAPTER 4

PREZI

What is Prezi?..40
Advantages of Prezi... 40
Using Prezi. 41
Get started with Prezi......43
References52
CHAPTER 5

EDYNCO

What is Edynco?............................................................................................... 41
Benefits of Edynco..
42
Get started with Edynco...2 43
References52

CHAPTER 6

RAWSHORTS

What is a Rawshorts?.......1
71
Advantages of Rawshorts.....1
71
Get started with Rawshorts..2 72
References.6
87
CHAPTER 7

VISME

What is Visme?...
88
Advantages of Visme.....88
Usage of Visme in the Classroom.. 89
Get started with Visme........ 90
References.
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CHAPTER 8

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HAIKU DECK

What is Haiku Deck? 108


Benefits of Using Haiku Deck...70
108
Advantages of Haiku Deck...
109
Get started with Haiku Deck.
110
References
120
CHAPTER 9

SLIDEDOG

What is SlideDog?..121
Advantages of SlideDog..121
Get started with SlideDog...82
122
References
133
CHAPTER 10 SPARKOL
What is Sparkol?.
134
Benefits of Sparkol for Learning1
134
Get started with Sparkol.. 136
References
152

Chapter 1: Powtoon

Chapter 1

POWTOON
WHAT IS POWTOON?

Powtoon is the animated presentation tool that allows users with no technical
or design skills to create professional, colorful and visually engaging animation
which is the combination of presentation and animated cartoon.
(Source: http://www.powtoon.com/)

BENEFITS OF POWTOON

Some benefits of using Powtoon include:


1. User-friendly and intuitive interface.
2. Countless style, image, and effect combos.
3. Professional results, powerful responses.
(Source:

http://peacockcreative.net/07/presentations/put-wow-presentation-

with-powtoon/)
4. Fun, colorful and animated.
5. Short, save time and money.
6. Engaging.
7. Can be played stand-alone.
8. Easy to put on YouTube or share with social media.
(Source: http://www.lisettetoetenel.info/Powtoon.pdf)

Chapter 1: Powtoon

ADVANTAGES OF USING POWTOON IN EDUCATION

The following are some advantages of using Powtoon in education:

1. Powtoon can be used as project-based learning for students to


present their work creatively.
2. Powtoon templates can be utilized in the classroom by teachers and
students for educational purposes.
(Source: http://www.powtoon.com/blog/powtoon-revolutionizing-education/)
3. Grab students attention with a new way of communication ideas and
engaging students.
4. Bring an element of fun to the learning and teaching process.
(Source: http://prezi.com/ziaxk3tayapf/powtoon/)
5. Students can use Powtoon to share their ideas or to "prototype" an
idea.
6. Students can create videos to show math processes, explanations of
complex concepts, review new learning, teach others, explain scientific
processes, tell stories, or present research.
7. Teacher can use Powtoon to share new information or idea for
discussion.
8. Teacher can embed the created Powtoon presentation on their own
website or blog for students to review at home.
9. Teacher can use a Powtoon on the first day of school to explain class
rules or give an exciting introduction to the year ahead.
10. Teacher can use Powtoon to create movies or presentations to display
on interactive whiteboard or projector.
(Source: http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=13954)

Chapter 1: Powtoon

GET STARTED WITH POWTOON

STEP 1

STEP 2

Go to http://www.powtoon.com/

Creating Account

Click Sign up for


free to create a
Powtoon account.

Chapter 1: Powtoon

Fill in the
required
information.

Choose your
prefered profile.

Or, you
can sign up
using other
accounts.

Then, click
the Sign me
up button.

Now you
can start
powtooning
.

Chapter 1: Powtoon

STEP 3

Creating Powtoons

Open your
Dashboard.

Click Create button


to start creating your
Powtoon.

You can start


creating Powtoon
using the Blank file.

Or, you can choose


others templates that
suit with your
presentation.

Chapter 1: Powtoon

This is your Powtoon


project. You can start
editing by using the
Powtoon tools.

This is an example of a Powtoon that has been created.

Chapter 1: Powtoon

STEP 4

Powtoon Tools

My Styles
options.

Basic tool.

Player tool.

Time frame
tool.

(a) Basic Tools

Chapter 1: Powtoon

(b) My Styles Option

Choose your style. It will


provide different designs of
your sub tools (eg: text,
holder, characters, animation,
props, markers & shapes,
transitions and backgrounds.

(i) Text Effects

(ii) Holders

Chapter 1: Powtoon

(iii) Characters & Animation

(iv) Props

Chapter 1: Powtoon

(v) Markers & Shapes

(vi) Transitions

(vii) Backgrounds

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(c) Player tool

(d) Time frame tool

Sound and sound


manager.

STEP 5

Add and
delete second.

Publishing Powtoons

Once you have finished


creating your Powtoon
presentation. You can
click the Publish button
to publish it.

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You can publish it


as a video
presentation.

Or, you can choose to


publish your Powtoon
presentation as a
slideshow.

Then, click the Next


button to finish you
publishing based on
the format you have
choosen.

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REFERENCES

http://www.powtoon.com/ [7 August 2014].


http://peacockcreative.net/07/presentations/put-wow-presentation-withpowtoon/ [7 August 2014]
http://www.lisettetoetenel.info/Powtoon.pdf [7 August 2014].
http://www.powtoon.com/blog/powtoon-revolutionizing-education/ [7 August
2014].
http://prezi.com/ziaxk3tayapf/powtoon/ [7 August 2014].
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=13954 [7 August 2014].

Chapter 2: Emaze

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Chapter 2

EMAZE
WHAT IS EMAZE?

Emaze is a tool that empower users to create and share presentations both
online and offline (Hagle 2013). Users can choose the given templates and
begin to create an amazing presentation (http://www.emaze.com/). Many
features in Emaze are not found in traditional presentation tools.
BENEFITS OF EMAZE

Some benefits using Emaze include:


1.

Easy-to-use - create incredible presentations using ready-made


templates and slides.

2.

Cloud-based can access the presentations from anywhere online.

3.

Automatic translation - create a presentation and share it with the


entire world using an automated translation tool.

4.

Multi-device access - view and edit the presentations on any


computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

5.

HTML5 - runs on any browser seamlessly with the power of the


newest technologies.

6.

Cutting edge designs - from 3D scenes to 2D slides various templates


by top designers to fit your message.

(Source: http://www.emaze.com/)

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ADVANTAGES OF USING EMAZE IN EDUCATION

The following are some advantages of using Emaze in education (Hagle 2013):

1.

Emaze allows users to collaborate on presentations with others


online. This is useful for students working on a group project, or a
team of coworkers that needs to spend extra time working on an
important presentation.

2.

Emaze presentations are also unique and easily sharable. Any


presentation created by teachers and students can be shared on
Facebook or via email. The presentations can also be embedded on
any other websites.

3.

Emaze has a variety of sample presentations on its site that


demonstrate

the

applications

various

functions,

including

presentation that makes intriguing use of the applications 3D


capabilities.

Chapter 2: Emaze

GET STARTED WITH EMAZE

STEP 1

STEP 2

Go to http://www.emaze.com/

Sign Up

Click Sign up for


free to create an
Emaze account.

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Chapter 2: Emaze

Click the SIGN


UP button to
register.

You can choose free or


paid account based on
your interest.

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STEP 3

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Creating Presentation

Upload a
template
from your
file.

Or, you can


choose any
templates that
suit with your
presentation.

First time users will be shown a


tutorial video. You can watch the
video or you can skip it by clicking
the CONTINUE button.

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Slide tools.

Insert tools.

*** You can use these tools to edit your presentation.


(a) Slide Tools

(b) Insert Tools

(c) Basic Tools

Basic tools.

Chapter 2: Emaze

STEP 4

Inserting Charts

Go to the insert
tool and click at
the CHART icon.

Choose any type


of chart you
want to create.

Paste you data


here.

Then, click the


ADD button.

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STEP 5

Inserting Videos
Or, insert the URL
of the video from
YouTube here.

Click the
VIDEO icon.

Then, click the


ADD button.

STEP 6

Inserting Images

Or, click the


BROWSE button to
insert images from
your computer.

Click the
IMAGE icon.

Or, insert the


image URL
here.

Then, click the


ADD button.

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STEP 7

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Voice Recording

Example of a presentation that has been created

Click the
PLAY button.

Click the
microphone
icon to start
recording
your voice.

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STEP 8

Sharing Presentations

Play your
presentation
and these
icon tools will
be shown.
To share your
presentations,
click at the
SHARE icon.

Or, you can share


using your social
networks namely
Facebook or
Twitter.

You can email, share


your presentation
link or embed your
presentation in your
blog or website.

You can make your


presentation public
or private.

Then click the


OK button.

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REFERENCES

http://www.emaze.com/ [14 August 2014]


Hagle, W. 2013. Emaze: A Better Way To Make And Share Presentations.
http://www.allmyfaves.com/blog/productivity/emaze-a-better-way-tomake-and-share-presentations/ [14 August 2014]

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Chapter 3: BlendSpace

Chapter 3

BLENDSPACE
WHAT IS BLENDSPACE?

Blendspace is the easiest way to blend your classroom with digital content.
Teachers and students can collect, annotate and share digital resources using
Blendspace as a platform.
(Source: http://blog.blendspace.com/)

BENEFITS OF BLENDSPACE

The following are some the benefits of Blendspace for teachers:

1.

Blendspace is free for teachers and schools.

2.

It allows teachers to easily create rich multimedia lessons for classes


and allows for differentiated resources.

3.

It supports an inquiry-based approach as well as the flipped classroom


model.

4.

Quizzes that are marked automatically can be easily built-in and used
for formative assessment purposes assess student knowledge.

5.

It tracks student progress during or outside lessons using lesson


tracker.

6.

It is a useful as an organisational tool to collate numerous resources.

(Source: http://usingblendspace.wikispaces.com/Benefits+of+Blendspace)

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ADVANTAGES OF USING BLENDSPACE IN EDUCATION

The following some advantages of using Blendspace in education:

1.

Lesson Tracking: See real-time dashboards on student progress,


engagement and assessment results.

2.

Lesson Sharing & Collaboration: Discover, re-use, re-mix and


collaborate on lessons from teachers within your school and district.

3.

Common Core, Next Gen Science, Custom Standards: Align lessons


to standards and track student mastery of standards.

4.

Drag-and-drop: Easily add, insert, and delete resources from all over
the web and from computer.

5.

Organization: Group resources into groups, group lessons into


classes and easily organize the students.

(Source: http://blog.blendspace.com/)
6.

Presentations: Add online multimedia for examples YouTube videos,


documents and websites.

7.

Flipping the Class: Create self-paced lessons and share with using link.

8.

Project-based Learning: Students can research, learn and showcase


their projects.

9.

Differentiated Instruction: Personalize student learning with different


online materials

(Source: https://www.edsurge.com/blendspace--2)

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GET STARTED WITH BLENDSPACE

STEP 1

STEP 2

Go to http://www.powtoon.com/

Registering Blendspace

Click the JOIN FREE


button.

Chapter 3: BlendSpace

Choose your
profile.

Or, you
can sign up
using other
accounts.

Fill in the
required
information.
Then, click
the Sign up
button.

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STEP 3

Creating Lesson

(a)

If this is you
first time
using
Blendspace,
you will be
shown the
tutorial video.

Lesson Tittle

Click the
Continue
button to
skip the
video.

Chapter 3: BlendSpace

Type your
lesson tittle.

(b) Searching Resources

Variety of resources you


can search or insert in
your lesson.

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Lesson title.

Then, drag it
inside the box.

Insert keyword
and search.

Click and hold


the best source
you like.

Choose your
resource.

Example of a Blendspace lesson that has been created

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STEP 4

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Creating Quizzes

Click at Add
Quiz.

Enter your question


and answer here.
You can add your
questions here.

Then, click
the Done
button.

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An example of question that has been created

STEP 5

Creating Classes

Go back to
Home.

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Go to Classes.
Then, click at
the Add Class
button.

Insert Grade
Level and Name
of class.

Students who
use this Class
Code can
access your
class.

This is the class


that has been
created.

Then, click
the Close
button.

You can start


signing up your
students at the
link given.

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STEP 6

Tracking Students

Students can give


a comment to
your lessons by
clicking this icon.

Students also
can rate your
lesson by clicking
this icon.

Chapter 3: BlendSpace

For tracking
view on the
lesson, click
the All Views
button.

This is the
summary of all
the tracking
view.

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STEP 7

Sharing Lessons, Privacy & Collaborating

(a) Sharing
Go to Home
and click at
Lessons.

At your lesson,
click at the
Share icon.

If you want to
share the lesson
with your students,
click at the class
you have created.

Or, you can share


your lessons to
anyone by sharing the
lesson link.

Or, you can share your lesson at


your social application or embed it
on your website or blog.

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(b) Privacy

Select
the
privacy
settings
that suit
you.

Click at
the
Privacy
icon.

(c) Collaborate
If you want to collaborate
with your friends or
colleagues, insert their
email addresses and click
at the Add button.

Go to the
Collaborate
icon.
Or, you can share this
link with your
collaborators.

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REFERENCES

http://blog.blendspace.com/
http://usingblendspace.wikispaces.com/Benefits+of+Blendspace
https://www.edsurge.com/blendspace--2

Chapter 4: Prezi

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Chapter 4

PREZI
WHAT IS PREZI?

Prezi serves a similar function to PowerPoint, but with more powerful and
interesting features. In Prezi presentation are created on a canvas rather
than on slides. This encourages presenters to focus on combining text, image
and multimedia. Items on the canvas can be dragged, tilted and zoomed to
create engaging look. A path can be drawn between the different elements
on the stage to create animation.

ADVANTAGES OF PREZI

According to Tarr (2009), Prezi has the following benefits:


1. It has the wow factor which PowerPoint lost many years ago.
2. The canvas layout deters presenters from using too much text.
3. It is easy to incorporate images, sounds and videos into one
presentation.
4. It is very easy to use.

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USING PREZI

According to Lydia (2010), Prezi can be used in the following manner:


1. Formatting: Prezi limits glitz options significantly. It has about 8
backgrounds to choose from, and each has pre-programmed fonts
and colors that cant be changed. No more getting lost in the color
picker or the font window.
2. Text: Its easy to put in small amounts of text and more difficult to
enlarge the boxes to add too much text. This encourages students
to use bullets rather than paragraphs.
3. Images: Images can be added and users can use frames to zoom in
to a particular portion of a photo. For example, you can have the
program zoom to a portion of the photo- ask prediction questionsthen have the program zoom out to show the entire scene. You can
also easily focus in on a detail that might be lost when viewed as part
of the whole photo.
4. Video: Embedding video doesnt get much easier than Prezi,
especially if you are taking it from YouTube. Prezi also lets you upload
a wide variety of file formats for images and videos, but limits the file
size to 50 MB for the free version.
5. Sharing: This is a new feature in Prezi, and a pretty significant one.
You can share presentations with up to 10 viewers and allow them to
edit-making collaborative work a breeze. Users can sign up for
accounts easily.
6. Prezis embed easily into most webpages and can be used as
standalone teaching aids with some creativity in the design of the

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presentation. Links to public prezis can be posted or emailed- making


student work easy to share with family and the world.
7. Differentiation:

The

biggest

difference

between

Prezi

and

traditional slideshow programs is the layout. Picture a large, flat


pallette upon which you lay the different elements of your
presentation. They can be in any arrangement you choose, unlike the
linear display of a PowerPoint. Creators use a path to connect the
elements, and this path allows users to move easily from one element
to another and back again. This layout is great for kids who need to
brainstorm, move things around, figure out the order, move it again,
and have flexibility in their design.
8. Wheel Reinvention: It just may be that the presentation you are
wanting to create for your class already exists, at least in a semiuseable form. Many users post their prezis and allow others to copy
them, edit them, and use them for their own purposes.

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GET STARTED WITH PREZI

STEP 1

STEP 2

For first time


users, click at the
Get started
button.

Go to: www.prezi .com

Signing a Free Account

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Or, you can


use a free
account.

Choose the type of account


you like to use based on
your preference.

Fill in the
required
information.

Then, click Create


your Public
account.

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STEP 3

Creating Prezis

Create New
Prezi or choose
the template given.

After you have


chosen the
template or the
blank Prezi, click
this button.

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This is an example
of a Prezi with the
template you have
chosen.

STEP 4

Prezi Tools

Go to the
Insert icon.

These are the


tools you can
add or insert
in your Prezi.

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Go to Customize to
change your Prezis
background or theme.

STEP 5

Using Prezis

(a) Frame

Click at the
Zoom to
frame button
to enlarge the
frame.

Click at the frame,


you can move,
increase and
decrease the size
of frame.

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Click this icon and


you can remove
and change the
types of your
frame.

(b) edit text

Click once inside


the frame. You
can type the text
in the box given.

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(c) Edit Path

Click at this
icon.
Click at the path
number. You can
remove the path
or you can change
the sequence of
the path.

You can apply


fade-in effect of
the text.

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This is example of a Prezi presentation

STEP 6

To share your
Prezi presentation,
click at this icon.

You can download


your Prezi
presentation as PDF
for handouts, or as a
portable Prezi for
offline use.

Sharing Prezis

Then, click
Share prezi.

Or, you can


share on
Facebook.

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If you want to
share your Prezi
to others,
choose your
privacy level.

Copy the link


given and spread
to others.

Or, insert
peoples email
addresses here.

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REFERENCES

Lydia

Leimbach.

2010.

Prezi.

Just

Plain

Good

for Content.

http://rsu2teachertech.wordpress.com/2010/11/09/prezi-just-plaingood-for-content/ [14 March 2011]

Tarr,

R.J.

2009.

Prezi:

Quickstart

Guide.

http://www.activehistory.co.uk/Miscellaneous/free_stuff/worksheets/Pre
zi.pdf [14 March 2011]

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Chapter 5: Edynco

Chapter 5

EDYNCO
WHAT IS EDYNCO?

Edynco is an online tool that can be used to create visual learning maps,
which can include quizzes, images, and videos. Learning maps can then be
exported to your LMS or embedded into your website.
(Source:

http://blogs.onlineeducation.touro.edu/create-interactive-learning-

maps-with-edynco/)

BENEFITS OF EDYNCO

The following are some benefits of using Edynco:

1.

Benefits for students: Students can open a web page of edynco.com


directly without any search engine, without home page of
edynco.com. Students will save his/her two or three clicks. One click
has huge importance in internet world and education development.

2.

Benefits for illiterates: - Illiterates can see videos and they can listen
also.

(Source: http://www.atoall.com/2/m/e.asp?id=edynco.com)

Chapter 5: Edynco

GET STARTED WITH EDYNCO

STEP 1

STEP 2

Go to http://www.edynco.com/

Creating an Account

Click at the Try


it Free button.

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Fill in the
required
information.

Then, click the Sign up


button. You will received
an email from Edynco and
click the link given to
confirm your Edynco
account.

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STEP 3

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Creating Edynco

Go to
Home.
Click at the
Library
icon.

These are
the items
you can
create and
save in
your
library.

(a) Creating Micro Lectures

To create a micro
lecture, go to the
Micro lectures icon
and click the Create
new Micro lecture
button.

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Type the
title of your
Micro
lecture here.
Then,
click the
OK
button.

Click at the + Add


Slide button to strat
creating your Micro
lecture.

You can upload


your slides from
any of your
Power Point
files or you can
upload images.

Once you have


finished upload
the files, click
the Close
button.

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Or, you can


choose all the
slides. Click the
OK button
once you have
finished
selecting.

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Mark the
Choose to
select the slide
you like to put
in your micro
lecture.

Click this icon


to start
recording your
lecture.

Click the Allow


button to use a
microphone or a
webcam to make
recording on the slide.

Then, click the


Next button.

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Now you can


start recording
your voice on
the slide.

(b) Creating Quizzes


To create a quiz,
go to quizzes
icon and click
the Create new
Quiz button.

Insert the
title of the
quiz here.

Then, click
the OK
button.

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Choose the
type of
question.
Then, click
the Next
button.

Type your
question
here.

Type your
answer
here.

Select the
correct
answers.

Then, click
the Next
button.

Click the
Next
button.

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This is an
example of
question
created.

Set your
question
options.
Then, click
the Finish
button.

(c) Adding Videos


To add a video,
go to the Video
icon and click the
Add new video
button.

Click the
Choose files
button to insert a
video from your
computer.

Then, click
the Upload
button.

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Wait for the


video to finish
uploading.

This is an example
of a video uploaded
and saved in the
library.
(d) Adding PDF/Images/Audio

To add PDF/Images/Audio,
go to
PDF/Images/Audio/Various
documents icon.

Click the Add new


PDF/Images/Audio/Various
documents button.

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Click the Choose


files button to insert
PDF/Images/Audio/
Various documents.

Then, click
the Upload
button.

STEP 4

Creating Learning Maps

Click at the
Learning
maps icon.

Then, click at the


Create new
Learning Map.

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Insert the
learning map
title here.

Then, click
at the OK
button.

Choose blank
or ready-made
template of
learning map.

This is an
example of a
learning map
created.

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STEP 5

Creating Groups

Click at the
Groups
icon.

Then, click
at the
Create
new
Group.

Insert the
group
information.

Click at the
Create
button.

Select the
viability of the
groups either
published to
public or
otherwise.

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Click this
icon to add
contents.

This is an
example of
the group
created.
(a) Noticeboard
Go to the
Noticeboard
button.

Insert the
require
information.
Then, click at
the Save
button.

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(b) Learning Materials

Go to the
Learning
materials
button.
Click at the
Add
content
button.

Insert any
content you
like (learning
map, micro
lectures and
quizzes) from
your library.

(c) Assignments

Click at the
New
assignment
button.

Go to the
Assignment
button.

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Choose type of
an assignment
you want to
insert.

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Then click at
the OK
button.

These are
examples of
assignment
inserted in the
group.

STEP 6

Inviting Students

Types of
invitation.

Go to the
Students.

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(a) Inviting New Students

Insert the
required
information for
inviting new
students.
Then, click at
the Invite
button.

(b) Adding Manually

To add students
manually, insert
the require
information.

Then, click at
the Add
button.

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REFERENCES

http://blogs.onlineeducation.touro.edu/create-interactive-learning-maps-withedynco/
http://www.atoall.com/2/m/e.asp?id=edynco.com

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Chapter 6

RAWSHORTS
WHAT IS RAWSHORTS?

RawShorts is a DIY video builder that helps businesses, educators, and


individuals to create explainer videos that showcase the company core
functions, content materials and anything in interesting ways.
(Source: http://www.rawshorts.com/)

ADVANTAGES OF RAWSHORTS

The following are some advantages of using RawShorts:

1.

RawShorts is the fastest, easiest, and most cost-effective solution for


producing

professional-looking

explainer

videos,

animated

presentations, demo & marketing videos for business.


2.

For training and education, it can captivate audience or students with


the power of video. Making animated video presentations can keep
students engaged with learning and make the learning is fun.

(Source: www.rawshorts.com)

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GET STARTED WITH RAWSHORTS

STEP 1

STEP 2

Go to: http://www.rawshorts.com/

Signing a Free Account

Click at the SIGN


UP FOR FREE
button.

Insert the
required
information.

Then, click at
the SIGN UP
button.

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You will receive the


confirmation email
that has been sent to
your registered email
address.

Check your
email and click
the link given
or this button
to verify your
email.

Now, you can start


creating your video
by clicking this
button.

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STEP 3

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Creating Video

Choose the
template given or
you can start
using a blank
template.

Then, click
at the
Create
New Video.

Insert the
required
information.

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Click at the
Launch Video
Builder to start
creating your
video.

(a) Tools

Basic Tools.

Slides or
scenes.

Insert Tools.

Player Tools.

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Click at this
icon to start
editing.

If you want to edit


text or media, click
at the text or media
once.

Play the scene


and press pause
to edit the
template.

(b) Editing Texts

Edit the text.

Then, click at
the Apply
button.

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(b) Editing Media

Click at the
media once
and click at
this icon to
start editing.

Choose any
media that suit
with your
scene or slide.

Then, click at
the Apply
button.

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(c) Editing Fade In

Choose the
Fade in you
like.
Then, click at
the Apply
button.

At the
timeline, click
at this icon.

(d) Inserting Slide Transitions

At your slide
or scene, click
at this icon.
Choose the
Slide
Transition
you like.

Then, click at
the Apply
button.

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(e) Inserting Images

To edit an
image, click at
this image
once.

Click the
Browse button
to upload an
image from your
computer.

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Select the
image you
have
uploaded.

Make the
image center
and fit with
the frame .

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Then, click at
the Next
button.

Then, click at
the Apply
button.

This is an
example of
the image
edited.

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STEP 4

Changing Backgrounds

Then, go to the
BACKGROUND
S media tools.

Go to any slide or
scene you want to
change the
background.

Choose the
background
you like.

Then, click at
the Apply
button.

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This is an example
of the background
that has been
changed.

STEP 5

After you choose


the template or
the blank prezi.
Then, click these
buttons.

Inserting Audio

Go to the
AUDIO
settings.

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Upload and
audio (music or
voice recording)
from your
computer.

Then, click at
the Apply
button.

STEP 6

Sharing RawShort Videos

To share a Rawshort
video you have created,
go to the Share or
Upload icon.
This window will
appear to display
the instruction on
how to upload and
share video.
Then, click the
OK! button to
close the window.

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To share and
upload video, go
to Home and
click at the
VIDEO
PROJECTS tab.

Then, click at
the videos you
have chosen to
share.

At the bottom of
the video, you
will see this
function.

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(a) Publish

Go to Publish
tab.

Then, click at
the YouTube
icon.

Choose your
type of export
and click at the
Add YouTube
Account
button.

Then, click at
the Export
Video button.

(b) Sharing

Go to the
Share tab.

Use this setting


to share using
social media.

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(c) Download

Go to the
Download tab.

Then, click at the


Download button
to start
downloading.

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REFERENCES

www.rawshorts.com

Chapter 7: Visme

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Chapter 7

VISME
WHAT IS VISME?

Easily create online presentations, animations, animated HTML5 banners,


infographics and other rich visual content for free in browser.
(Source: http://www.visme.co/)
ADVANTAGES OF VISME

The following are some advantages of Visme:


1.

It is simple online tool to create engaging content that can display


anywhere.

2.

Free to add and edit anything from various sources online.

3.

Publish and share everywhere on social network, embed on website


and blog.

4.

Can download to use offline.

(Source: http://www.visme.co/)
5.

Easy to use.

6.

Flexible app that is changing the way ideas are visualized into the
powerful form.

7.

Easy to share presentations, infographics and other forms of


interactive content.

(Source: https://edshelf.com/tool/visme)

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USAGE OF VISME IN THE CLASSROOM

1.

Create educational slideshows and Infographics to introduce and


interest students in a topic of study.

2.

Use to generate questions prior to the discussion of topics

3.

Create a multi-image slideshow where students brainstorm how the


images are all connected.

4.

Have students create projects for class using this easy to use tool.

5.

Embed and share this tool on your blog, wiki, or public page for easy
student access.

6.

Create a project site for students to upload images and videos found
when studying any subject.

7.

Find images with various shapes when discussing geometry or shapes


in nature.

8.

Find pictures of plants or animals for a science unit, etc. World


language students can create digital photo stories to narrate using
new vocabulary.

9.

Present teacher professional development or an end of year display


for the school media center.

(Source: http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=15508)

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GET STARTED WITH VISME

STEP 1

Go to: http://my.visme.co/

STEP 2

Signing a Free Account

Click at the
GET
STARTED
button.

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Fill in the
require
information.

Then, click at the


CREATE NEW
ACCOUNT.

STEP 3

Or, you can


login using your
Facebook
account.

Create New Visme

Go to the Visme
tab.
Then, click at
+ Create New
Visme.

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Insert the name of


your project or
presentation title.

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Then, click at the


Continue button.

To create a
presentation,
click at the
Presentation
icon.

Then, choose the


template that suit
with your
presentation.

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STEP 4

Visme Tools

Setting Menu

Insert Tools
Manage Slides

Basic Tools

You can click


Save to save
your file.
Type your project
here.
(a) Insert tools

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(b) Managing Slides

To add slide,
click this
button.

STEP 5

To insert or
edit transition
between slides,
click at this
button.

Creating Visme

(a) Editing/Inserting Background

To edit or insert
background, click
at this icon.

Then, select the


background you
like.

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(b) Editing & Inserting Text

This is text
editing tools.

To edit the
text, click this
area.

These are the


text animations.
To insert text
animation or
text widget,
click at this
icon.
These are the
text widgets.

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(c) Adding New Slides

To adding a
new slide, click
at the + Slides
button.

Select the
layout for your
new slide.

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(d) Transition Between Slides

Edit the setting


of the slide
transition.

To add or
change
transition
between
slides, click at
this icon.

(e) Inserting Images

Upload an image
manually by
dragging and
dropping the
image here.

Or, insert an
image by
searching the
image by
keywords
here.

To insert an
image, click at
this icon.

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This is the
image editing
tools.

(f) Inserting Charts

Add new slide.

This is an
example of the
image inserted.

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Choose this
type of layout.

This is an
example of the
chart.

To edit the
chart, click at
this icon.

Select your
chart type here.

Or, you can


import the data
from other
files.

Edit the data


here.

Then, click at
the Insert
button.

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You also can


insert the chart
to the slide by
clicking this
button.
You can insert
Infograph
widget into
your slide.
Click at this
icon.

This is an
example of
inforgraph.

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(g) Inserting Shapes and Objects

To insert
shapes and
objects, click at
this icon.

Select the
object theme
you prefer.

This is example
of the icon for
science and
technology.

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(h) Adding Videos

Add new slide.

Choose this
type of layout.

Or, click this


icon to insert a
video into your
slide.

Then, click this


video
placeholder.

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Insert the
Youtube or
Vimeo link
here.

Then, click at the


Done button.

This is an
example of the
video in the
slide.

(i) Inserting Audios

To insert
audio, click at
this icon.

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Insert your
audio URL
here.

Then, click at
the Done
button.

This is the icon


for the audio
inserted in the
slide.

STEP 6

Click at the
Preview
button.

Previewing Presentations

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This is the
preview of the
slide created.

STEP 7

Publishing Slides

(a) Sharing

Click at Share
this Work.

Use this link to


publish your
work.

Or, you can


share using
social media.

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(b) Embeding
Click at Embed
to a Site or
Blog.

Use this embed


code to embed
your presentation
in the blog.

(c) Downloading
Click at
Download
Work.

Select the types


of download
you prefer.

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REFERENCES

http://www.visme.co/
https://edshelf.com/tool/visme
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=15508

Chapter 8: Haiku Deck

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Chapter 8

HAIKU DECK
WHAT IS HAIKU DECK?

Haiku Deck is a free app that makes presentations simple, beautiful, and fun.
(Source: https://www.haikudeck.com/)
BENEFITS OF USING HAIKU DECK

The following are some benefits of using Haiku Deck:


1.

Easy to use.

2.

Keeps text brief and to the point.

3.

No distracting animation.

4.

No searching google for images.

5.

Images are bright and beautiful.

6.

Beyond simple to use HaikuDeck.

(Source: http://www.slideshare.net/LisaCasey67/benefits-of-using-haikudeck38435957)

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ADVANTAGES OF HAIKU DECK

The following are some advantages of Haiku Deck:


1.

A mobile platform that can be edit and share presentations easily


from anywhere, anytime without huge files or bulky attachments.

2.

Stunning design and layout, allowing to focus time and energy on the
message.

3.

Impactful, high-quality images licensed under Creative Commons that


complement the lectures and lessons.

4.

Create pie charts, bar graphs, and stat charts directly in the app.

(Source: http://facultyecommons.org/haiku-deck-visual-presentations/)

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GET STARTED WITH HAIKU DECK

STEP 1

STEP 2

Go to: https://www.haikudeck.com/

Signing a Free Account

Choose the
platform
you intend
to use
Haiku
Deck.

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Go to GET A
NEW ACCOUNT
or you can sign in
using your social
accounts.

Insert the
required
information.

Then, click the


SIGN UP
button.

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Now, you can start


creating your Haiku Deck
by clicking the GET
STARTED> button.

STEP 3

Haiku Deck Tools

Basic Tools
Insert Tools

Slide Tools

(a) Basic Tools

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(b) Insert Tools

STEP 4

Creating Haiku Decks

(a) Choosing Themes


Choose your theme
that suit your
presentation.

You can use readymade themes by


clicking this button.

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(b) Editing/Inserting Texts

You can edit


the text directly
from the slide.

Or. You can


click this icon
to insert the
text manually.

You need to
select slide
type.

(c) Inserting Images


You can tick here to
make the image as a
text background.

You can search any


image online by
typing the phrase
of the image.

Or, you can


upload image
from your files.
Click this icon.

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This is an example of
the image used as a
text background.

These are images that


will appear based on
your keyword search.
You can drag
the image
directly here.

You also can


upload or
insert the
image from
these
applications.
Or, you can click the
Choose File button to
insert image manually.
(d) Adding Slides
To add a slide,
click at this
icon.
The slides
added will be
shown here.

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This is an example
of the new slide
that has been
created.

(e) Inserting Charts

Then, click at
this icon.

To insert a
chart, go to this
icon.

Select the type


of your chart.

This is an
example of the
chart created.

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(f) Adding Notes

You can insert


any notes,
details or link
here.
To insert notes,
go to this icon.

This is an example
of the link inserted
in the notes.
(g) Privacy

Choose your
privacy setting.

Go to this icon.

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(h) Viewing Presentations

To view your
presentation, click
at this icon.

This is an
example of a
presentation.
(h) Sharing

To share your
presentation,
click at this
icon.

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Insert the
description of your
presentation.

Select the category


of your
presentation.

Then, share your


presentation at any
social media you like.

(i) Exporting

To publish your
presentation, click
at this icon.

Insert the
description of your
presentation.
Select the
category of your
presentation.
Then, you can export
your presentation either
as a PDF or PPT format.

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REFERENCES

https://www.haikudeck.com/
http://www.slideshare.net/LisaCasey67/benefits-of-using-haikudeck-38435957
http://facultyecommons.org/haiku-deck-visual-presentations/

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Chapter 9

SLIDEDOG
WHAT IS SLIDEDOG?

SlideDog is a multimedia presentation tool that lets you combine PowerPoint


presentations, PDF files, Prezi presentations, movie clips, web pages, and
more into one innovative, seamless viewing experience.
(Source: http://slidedog.com/features/)

ADVANTAGES OF SLIDEDOG

The following are the advantages of SlideDog

1.

Powerful tool designed for handling multimedia that allows you to


create impressive presentations using different files and media types.

2.

It can mix PowerPoint files, PDF documents, website snippets, images


and movies together without worrying about format conflicts or
issues.

3.

It works with a dual display which has a separate presenter screen


with your playlist, timer and notes while the audience only sees your
slides.

(Source: http://m.en.softonic.com/app/slidedog)

Chapter 9: SlideDog

GET STARTED WITH SLIDEDOG

STEP 1

STEP 2

Go to: http://slidedog.com/

Downloading SlideDog

Go to the
DOWLOAD button.

After the file has


download. Click at
the RUN button.

Then, click at
the Next>
button.

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Click at the I
Agree button.
Click at the
Install button.

After the
installation, click at
the Next button.
Finally, click at
the Finish
button.

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STEP 3

Running SlideDog

To run or start using


SlideDog, click the icon
of the SlideDog on
your screen.

Wait for a
second.

Then click this


button.

Select your
job.
Or, if none
above click
here.

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Lastly, you will


be shown the
SlideDog video
tutorials.

STEP 4

Main Tools

Adding Items Tools.

SlideDog Tools

Web Remote
and Live Sharing
Tools.

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(a) Main Tools

(b) Adding Item Tools


Lock or unlock
the playlist.

Add items.

Add files and


interactive items.

Items added

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(b) Web Remote & Live Sharing

Live sharing.
Web remote.

STEP 5

Adding Items

Click at the
ADD ITEM
icon.

Select the items


you want to
insert.

For interactive
items, you can
insert poll,
feedback and
chat.

Chapter 9: SlideDog

(a) Adding Polls

Insert the
question and
alternative
answers.
You can add more
alternative
answers.
Then, click at the
Add to playlist
button.

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(b) Adding Feedbacks

Insert the
feedback
question and
feedback scale.

Then, click at the


Add to playlist
button.

(c) Adding Web Pages

Then select Web


Page.
Click at From
Web.

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Enter the URL address


of the web page you
want to insert in your
presentation.
Then, click at the
ADD LINK
button.

(c) Adding YouTubes

Then, select
YouTube.

Click at From
Web.

(d) Adding Files

To add other
files from your
computer, for
example ppt, pdf
etc. Click at
From Disk.

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STEP 6

Showing Presentations

Go to the
START SHOW
button.

This is an example of a SlideDog presentation that has been created

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STEP 7

Web Remote

To control your
SlideDog from
phone or any
device, click at
this icon.
Swipe to ON
the web remote.

STEP 8

Live Sharing

Click at this icon


for Live Sharing.

Swipe to ON
the live sharing.

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REFERENCES

http://slidedog.com/features/
http://m.en.softonic.com/app/slidedog

Chapter 10: Sparkol

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Chapter 10

SPARKOL
WHAT IS SPARKOL?

Sparkol is a video software for users to make their own whiteboard video
animations with VideoScribe.
(Source: http://www.sparkol.com/)
BENEFITS OF SPARKOL FOR LEARNING

The following are some benefits of using Sparkol with VideoScribe for
learning:
1. It is a perfect tool for learning. Teachers and students can use the
software to teach and learn.
2. It is a very powerful tool. Engaging the complex theories and concepts in
a visual way can make the learning fun and easy to understand.
3. Students can look at the videos in their own time and pick up on things
they may have missed in class since the video can share in social
networking.
4. Students love using video as their learning source because they can watch
in their own time, rewind and review them over and over that the highly
visual aspect helps their understanding.

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5. Teachers can be creative in their approach to delivering what can


sometimes be bored material. Teachers will having fun putting together
resources that the students like to use.
6. Can assign students to make their own videos as part of their assessment,
giving them a fun alternative in writing reports.
(Source: http://www.sparkol.com/blog/case-study-videoscribe-in-schools/)

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GET STARTED WITH SPARKOL

STEP 1

STEP 2

Go to: http://www.sparkol.com/

Installing Sparkol

Firstly, click at the


GO TO
VIDEOSCRIBE
WEBSITE button.

Insert your email


here for
registration.

Then, click this


button. You only
have 7 days for
the free trial.

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Fill in the required


information.

Click at the
START
VIDEOSCRIBE
FREE TRIAL
button.

Sparkol will send an


email to your email
address. You need to
click at the link given.
Then, the VideoScribe
will be downloaded
automatically in your
computer.

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Once the file has


finished download,
click at the RUN
button.

Then, click at the


Next> button.

Click at the Next>


button again.

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Click at the
Install button.

After the
installation, click at
the Next button.

Finally, click at
the Finish
button.

STEP 3

Running VideoScribe

To run or start using


Sparkol VideoScribe,
double click this icon
placed on your screen.

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Wait for the


VideoScribe to finished
checking the contents.

Insert again your


registered email and
password.

Then, click at
LOG IN
button.

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Click this icon to


agree the trial
licence agreement.

You will be
shown the
tutorial video
before you
start using it.
Click this icon
to skip the
tutorial video.

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This is your
VideoScribe
main menu

Online
storage

Create new
scribe

Example
scribe

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STEP 4

VideoScribe Tools

Play/Preview and
Publish Scribe
Tools.

Basic Tools

Elements

(a) Basic Tools

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(b) Play/Preview & Publish Scribe Tools

STEP 5

Creating VideoScribes

(a) Adding Texts

Click at this
icon to add
text.
Type your
text here.

Cancel

Change or
import new
font.

Change the
font color.

Insert to
canvas.

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This is an example of the text added on the canvas

(b) Inserting Images

Click at this
icon to add
images.
Insert a keyword
here to search
images.

Import SVG,
Bitmap
images, or
Zip file from
your
computer.

Enter web URL to


download SVG or
bitmap images.

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An example
of the image
inserted on
the canvas.

(c) Inserting Music/Audio

Click at this
icon to add
/insert
music/audio.

Or, import the


MP3 audio from
the computer.

Or, enter
web URL to
download
mp3 audio.

Select the
music given
here.

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(d) Inserting Voices

Click at the
RECORD
button to start
recording your
voice.

Click at this
icon to insert
your voice.

Enter web
url to
download
mp3.

Import MP3
sounds from
your
computer.

(e) Background Colors

Click at this
icon to change
your canvas
background.

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Select the color


of the
background.

Select the
texture of
your
background.

This is an example of the background that has been changed

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(f) Base hand

Click at this
icon to change
your canvas
background.

Select the base


hand for your
VideoScribe.
Or, you can
created or add
your own base
hand.
This is an example of base hand used in VideoScribe

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(g) Editing Elements

Click once at any


element you like
to edit.

Then, click
here to
change the
properties of
the element.

This is an
example of
properties of
the elements.

STEP 6

Playing/Previewing & Publishing

(a) Playing & Previewing the VideoScribe

Click at this
icon to
preview/play
your
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REFERENCES

http://www.sparkol.com/
http://www.sparkol.com/blog/case-study-videoscribe-in-schools/

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