I was introduced to a web application today called Slide Rocket which has one HUGE benefit and one HUGE detriment.
Slide Rocket is a web-based application that allows you to import a PowerPoint presentation from your hard drive or you can create a presentation using Slide Rocket's building capabilities. Either way, you can store it online on order to preserve the presentation and save hard drive space. That however is not the benefit I was referring to.
The benefit I am referring to is the option of creating a presentation online WITHOUT the use of Microsoft PowerPoint. So there is a savings of over $100 that goes straight back into the pocket and not into Bill Gates's pocket (or his grand children's, or whoever will get the plethora of green he owns).
The detriment to the web-based "software" program is that in order to access all the features and have unlimited space for projects, it will cost you money. A per month bill is mandatory for use of the program. So, for educational purposes, it might not be the best option for a district to supply multiple usernames/passwords at 15-20 bucks a pop per month. However, business-wise, collaboration efforts would be beneficial in using a tool such as Slide Rocket for the business world.
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Hi Marc, thanks for the write up. Good news...we do have educational pricing for K-12 that is heavily discounted.. Here is a link.: http://info.sliderocket.com/education.html
ReplyDeleteOther piece of info is we do have a free single user version for any user. It allows for almost all the authoring features and you may find it fits your needs. At the end of your 30 day trial you can opt for the free edition.
Enjoy,
Chuck