What is Microsoft Sway?
Microsoft Sway is a free tool that is part of Montgomery College’s Office 365 subscription service. It is available at http://sway.office.com Sway allows you to create interactive presentations that can include text, images, and videos. Sway contains several presentation themes which can be applied to your presentation in an instant, and you are easily able to swap between themes. This tool can help you evolve the way you establish a sense of instructor presence with your Course Materials.
Why will using Microsoft Sway to create course materials enhance instructor presence?
Microsoft Sway allows you to create visual stories. These are presentations that can include images and video material. Once you assemble these materials, there is a built-in design engine that will take care of your presentation formatting. There are many designs to select from, so you don’t need to be a pro to create presentations that are visually appealing. These visually appealing presentations can help promote student engagement.
Preview an Example of a Microsoft Sway Presentation
In our Establishing Online Presence course, I have created an example of a Microsoft Sway presentation for a music appreciation course, to show you how you can build an interactive Media Lesson Using MS Sway.
Here is a link to this lesson: The Jazz Ladies
Additional Examples
Michele Knight & Angela Lanier, infographics Presentation.
Where can I Learn More about Using Microsoft Sway?
Getting Started with Microsoft Sway: Handout created by Microsoft to Guide you through the steps of using Microsoft Sway
Teacher Tech Video on Microsoft Sway: If you would prefer learning via video, check out this teacher tech video which walks you through the use of Microsoft Sway
Microsoft Sway features several features to help you to make your Microsoft Sway Designs accessible. Review this Microsoft Office Tutorial for details on making your Microsoft Sway accessible to everyone.