Presentation Tools

There are a number of ways to create voiceover presentations. These can be made using the suggested tools below. You are welcome to use voice only with your slides or, if you prefer, you can use an accompanying video of yourself talking. The most important thing to remember is your presentation must be in video format so that it can be uploaded to Canvas Studio and shared with the rest of the class (see Canvas Studio Guides below). No matter which tool you decide to use, I suggest you try out a short test version and upload it to Canvas Studio to make sure everything will work well ahead of time. Please Note: PowerPoint slides with inserted narration and saved as PowerPoint or PDF will not work.

You may already be familiar with Zoom as a way to conduct online meetings, but it can also be an easy tool for quickly recording your screen and audio. All you need is your SU Zoom account Links to an external site. and a microphone. This comes in handy if you need to make a quick instructional video or narrate presentation slides. Here is a step-by-step guide to record yourself using Zoom: Voiceover Presentations with Zoom.pdf Download Voiceover Presentations with Zoom.pdf

 Adobe Spark is a free, easy-to-learn tool that can be used to make video presentations from slides that you voice over.  You can also collaborate with others so that multiple people can contribute.  To get started, go to spark.adobe.com, sign up and then choose video > slideshow > start from scratch as the type of project you want to create. Spark will give you quick tips to get started. Once you have finished your video presentation in Spark, it can be downloaded and then uploaded into Canvas Studio to be shared with the class.

Ultimately, wherever you create your presentations, you will need to upload them to Canvas Studio so that they can be shared with the class. Below are some guides for using Canvas Studio:

• • • • • • How do I access Canvas Studio? Links to an external site.
          • How do I upload media in Canvas Studio? Links to an external site.
          • How do I use Canvas Studio through the Rich Content Editor? Links to an external site.

If you prefer, you can record your presentation directly in Canvas Studio. Here are some guides for recording screen capture and webcam videos:

• • • • • • How do I record a screen capture video in Canvas Studio? Links to an external site.
          • How do I record a video with a webcam in Canvas Studio? Links to an external site.

If you have other questions about using Canvas Studio, here are the full guides:

• • • • • • Guides for Canvas Studio Links to an external site.

POWERPOINT: If you are using a PC, you can use PowerPoint. You will need to use the Office 365 version of Powerpoint. Please make sure that you use the recording tab. If you don't see the recording tab, you can add it. Watch this quick Get Recording Tab Links to an external site. tutorial to see how to add the tab. Here is a useful tutorial for recording in PowerPoint Links to an external site.