multimedia presentation can be viewed on all computer platforms and browsers
students do not need to work at a computer with PowerPoint installed in order to view presentation
slide notes can be provided in either HTML or regular text format for printing and download
VCR-type controls allow students to stop, start, pause and replay the presentation
narration, animation, and embedded video play (unlike Powerpoint PDF version)
lengthy presentations and those containing complex graphics are compressed to small file sizes which, for students using a slower Internet connection, makes the presentation accessible
students see the presentation in identical format regardless of whether they’re using MAC or PC
compression runs very fast (usually < 5 minutes)
automatically creates a ZIP file for upload to BlackBoard
Instructional Applications
anytime-anywhere post-lecture archives, which retain faculty voiceover enrichment information in addition to text, images, video, slide notes and animation (use a Lavalier mike or a voice recorder in lectures or create a narration directly within PowerPoint)
post online as a “preparation” resource – another option for ensuring students come to class prepared
increase access to rich presentations for students with a slower Internet connection – particularly beneficial for Distance Learning students
integrate still graphics with embedded streaming video for case studies, open-ended scenarios, expert modeling, role-playing and virtual visits
students share streaming narrated, multimedia presentations with classmates as attachments to Discussion posting
students attach streaming multimedia presentations to their assignments
archived PowerPoints can become part of a growing “exemplary” repository for your course(s)
embed within other BlackBoard resources (assignments, tests, Discussion forums etc.) to create a complete learning experience
