For this assignment, you will select three current options for creating multimedia presentations that you have available to you. For example, you might wish to compare a narrated PowerPoint, a Screencast-O-Matic recording, and a Prezi presentation. Feel free to use these three options or to select the options that best fit your current personal and professional presentation needs.
In preparation for your Signature Assignment for this class where you will use one of these multimedia presentation tools, evaluate the pros and cons of each presentation tool. After spending time researching and playing with each tool, respond to the following questions:
- What is the best way for you to become familiar with a new presentation tool that you have not previously used? (For example, do you like to watch YouTube videos, talk to people who have previously used the tool, conduct web searches for instructional documents, etc.?) Describe your process.
- Which three presentation tools did you choose to compare for this assignment and why?
- Which tool seems most user-friendly and why?
- Which tools would allow you to create the most engaging multimedia presentations and why?
- Which of these tools will you be using for your Signature Assignment and why?
- What additional training do you need to complete to be ready to use this tool and incorporate multimedia in the form of audio and visuals in Week 7 to record your tutorial for your Signature Assignment?
Length: 3-4 pages
References: At least 3 references in APA format, supporting the information you share about the capabilities of your selected presentation tools
Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic.
