Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is included in the Office 365 software suite and is at no cost to students or instructors using their ERAU login information. You can make data-driven presentations with engaging templates and easy-to-use functionality.
Visit ERAU's Office 365 Guide to download all Office 365 desktop applications.
Tool Requirements
Supported Browsers
- Latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, I.E., or Safari
Operating System
- Windows 8 or higher
- Mac OS 10.9 or higher
Internet Connection
- Create content without the internet using desktop software only
Software Download
- Microsoft PowerPoint desktop software
- Android/iOS apps available
- Optional web browser application available
Account
- Office 365 login credentials using ERAU email
Opportunities
- Control the pacing and timing of your presentation.
- Design slides with templates, insert media into slides and easily upload PPT or PPTX files to Canvas assignments.
- Ideal for importing images, creating graphs/charts, and using bulleted lists in your presentations for data-rich content.
- Log into your ERAU account to automatically create and save presentations to the Office 365 One Drive cloud.
- Can be formatted for display on multiple screens by adjusting the width of the slide show.
- Can be created and edited in a web browser (limited features) or on a desktop (full features).
Considerations
- To create a more visually appealing presentation with imagery and graphics, consider Microsoft Sway.
- Presentations must be downloaded onto a computer for viewing. Microsoft Sway is viewable in a web browser and can be embedded in a discussion or webpage.
- Requires images, audio, and video to be imported to the desktop application. Sway allows you to view and embed online content in a browser.
- Files larger than 500MB will have difficulty uploading onto Canvas. Voiceover can cause files to be too large.
- Alternatively, use Canvas Studio (Screen Recording) to narrate. This allows you to present as if you had an audience.
Additional Support
For details on how to use Microsoft PowerPoint, visit ERAU's Microsoft PowerPoint User Guide.
Microsoft Sway
Microsoft Sway is included in the Office 365 software suite and is at no cost to students or instructors using their ERAU login information. It is an interactive storytelling tool best used for image-based and visually appealing presentations.
Visit ERAU's Office 365 Guide to download all Office 365 desktop applications.
Tool Requirements
Supported Browsers
- Latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, I.E., or Safari
Operating System
- Windows 10
- Mac OS 10.9 or higher
Internet Connection
- Required internet for editing & viewing content
Software Download
- View & edit using a web browser
- Desktop application only available for Windows 10
- iOS app available
Account
- Office 365 login credentials using ERAU email
Opportunities
- Make vertical/horizontal scrolling or slideshow presentations.
- Access and embed online content into the presentations, including external links, videos, audio recordings, and other interactive tools.
- Use design tools and keywords to let Sway outline your presentation.
- Ideal for collaboration because the application is fully functional and shareable in a browser.
- Can be shared publicly or have password-protected viewing.
Considerations
- If your focus is to create a data-driven presentation with charts, lists, and graphs, consider Microsoft PowerPoint instead of Sway.
- Sway cannot create tables or charts for data. All graphs and tables must be imported as image files.
- Presentations are not viewable without the internet, so use PowerPoint if you need offline access.
- Viewers must navigate content on their own. Use PowerPoint if you need to control the presentation flow.
Additional Support
For details on how to use Microsoft Sway, visit ERAU's Microsoft Sway User Guide.