Slideshow and Lesson Delivery Tools
LessonUp
Flexible interactive presentation tool engages kids at school and home
Bottom Line: It's great for creating customized and differentiated lessons, but it might not be accessible for every student.
Nearpod
Engage and assess students with media, videos, and interactive slides
Bottom Line: The teacher- or student-paced learning can improve 1-to-1 environments and the learning activities are top notch.
Buncee
User-friendly slideshow tool offers customization, promotes creativity
Bottom Line: The robust design and accessibility features make creating dynamic presentations a breeze.
Hypersay
Live presentation tool adds interactivity to stale slide decks
Bottom Line: This easy-to-use tool gets students more involved in presentations, but a lot of teachers might use similar tools already.
Pear Deck
Interactive slideshows offer a variety of ways to engage and assess
Bottom Line: It’s an appealing platform that can improve formative assessment, particularly for teachers using Google Classroom.
Wooclap
Versatile polling/presentation tool boasts great question variety
Bottom Line: This tool supports student-centered teaching by pushing real-time participation/feedback beyond simple polls and multiple-choice questions.
ClassFlow
Robust lesson creation and delivery tool aids assessment
Bottom Line: With some creativity, this interactive platform can support instruction and assessment.
Keynote
Simple, elegant tool for creating presentations on mobile devices
Bottom Line: Provides a solid mobile version of Apple's presentation app.
Prezi
Multimedia presentation tool features useful templates and 3D zoom
Bottom Line: With its zoom in and out capabilities, Prezi helps teachers and students go beyond traditional presentations to put important content front and center.
Haiku Deck
Limited text and high-impact visuals help focus presentations
Bottom Line: Haiku Deck doesn't teach the essentials of good presentations, but it's great for users who already know the basics.
Screencasting Tools
Loom
Create, present, and assess with effortless interactive screencasts
Bottom Line: This intuitive tool is excellent for recording and responding to screencasts of any length.
Screencast-O-Matic
Create and edit sophisticated screencasts without breaking the bank
Bottom Line: This is the most flexible screencasting tool, but it requires patience -- and perhaps a subscription -- to unlock all of its possibilities.
Screencastify
Screen-recording tool facilitates outside-of-the-box instruction
Bottom Line: This is an instructional tool that could reinvent classroom workflow, especially for classrooms in the Google ecosystem.
VEED
Create and edit high-quality screencasts and videos in record time
Bottom Line: This platform is full of features that blend video creation and screencasting, helping teachers expand and differentiate their lessons.
Vmaker
Simple, easy screencast creator with room to grow
Bottom Line: This is a competitive entrant into the screencasting field that leans into ease-of-use and fewer restrictions.
Shadow Puppet Edu
Resource-rich video slideshow maker a gem for a variety of classrooms
Bottom Line: Easy-to-use free tool is a must-have for elementary classrooms; just keep an eye on sharing and privacy.
Whiteboard Tools
Explain Everything
Create, record, and share videos with classic presentation tool
Bottom Line: With a paid subscription, a stellar suite of features that offer maximum flexibility without overwhelming users with too many options.
Miro
Interactive whiteboard lets users brainstorm, organize, and collaborate
Bottom Line: This beautiful and collaborative platform is useful for everything from workflow tasks to creative expression.
