In today's day and age, there seems to be a million great apps and websites out there. But how do you choose just one? With so many options, it's important to know just what you're looking for. Next, you have to find a program that will suit your needs. Once you've done some research and read some reviews, choose the site or app that might work best for you, create an account, and get started!
The first website that I chose to review is PowToon. PowToon is a great tool that can be used to create animated videos and presentations. To date, almost four million videos have been created using this new and exciting tool. Wondering how I knew that statistic? Simple. It's right on the colorful, vibrant, and eye catching homepage of powtoon.com. Getting started is pretty simple. After you go through a few steps and create a free account, you're good to go. No need to install or download anything - simply go to the site and get started. I know, I know. So many accounts and passwords to remember. But trust me - creating a PowToon account is worth it for what you're going to get. Just think about this. Instead of settling for a plain Jane greeting card, resume, event poster, schedule, product launch, tutorial, special offer, whatever else you might want or need to present, think about having your work come to life with a PowToon.
Depending on your comfort level, you can choose to edit an already existing PowToon, OR...if you're feeling adventurous, you can start from scratch and create your own! Either way, there's nothing to worry about because using the website is pretty easy, if you're not afraid to take a risk. Good thing is, there's a ton of templates to choose from, so you're bound to find just the right one. PLEASE: don't get overwhelmed when you open your PowToon and prepare to get started. Although it might look like there's a lot going on - it's really all okay.
Now think of this. If you have to sit through a presentation that seems to drag on and on and on - you get bored pretty quickly, right? But imagine your students sitting through the same thing. How fast are your students going to fade out if there's nothing to catch their eye? PowToon is the perfect way to deliver your material to not only your students, but to your parents, faculty, and basically, anyone that you will ever need to present to.
Take a look at a few of the different parts of PowToon that I review below. I'll let you know right now that out of a total 10 star rating, I would rate PowToon a 9/10. Keep reading to find out why.
What you're getting:
With PowToon, what you're really getting is a great new way to create animated videos or presentations that are appealing to the eye, at any age! In your video, you can include everything from different characters, backgrounds, text, sounds, and so much more - all to help you bring your presentation to life and make it that much better. If you're familiar with Microsoft Powerpoint or any other slide presentation tool, you're already a step ahead of the crowd. As you begin using PowToon, keep in mind that you will be creating your presentation in a similar manner. Phew. One less thing to worry about, right?Is it reliable?
As with any piece of technology, whether it be a website, an app, or even new software, there's always little glitches that we might come across. Overall, PowToon is a pretty reliable website that provides the user with ease and comfort while creating a presentation.
Can students use it?
Of course! Especially if your students are already familiar with creating a presentation using similar software (Microsoft Powerpoint or Google Presentation). Additionally, the variation in characters, animations, sounds, effects, etc. that students can choose from make it that more appealing. As many teachers sometimes find, there's always a student or two who may be a reluctant writer. Great news is that when most students are given a new platform to work with, work usually gets done.
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