Especially in recent years, the demand for online presentation software has increased. Whether in schools, universities, or the workplace, remote events are of great importance and will continue to be a topic of discussion in the future.
In today's blog post, we would like to introduce you to three ways of live streaming PowerPoint presentations.
Online presentation: Indispensable
Today, it's nothing new for events or (PowerPoint) presentations to take place via video call instead of in person. The COVID-19 pandemic has also significantly impacted the field of presentations.
Thanks to modern technology, it's possible to deliver presentations over great distances. This means you're no longer tied to a meeting room and can reach a wider audience via the internet. Theoretically, you can work from anywhere, saving time and travel.
Nowadays you can broadcast your presentation (live) and thus actively involve your audience in the presentation.
Today we'll show you three ways to deliver your online presentation and highlight the advantages and disadvantages of each program . If you're interested in learning how to create an online presentation, please refer to this blog post . You can find tips for delivering your online presentationhere .
Preparing the PowerPoint presentation for online sharing
To ensure a smooth sharing process, you should review your presentation beforehand. If possible, view the shared presentation yourself and check that all elements are displayed correctly.
Check your notes or comments . Are they sufficient for the presentation, or do you need to add more?
Tip: To jump more quickly from slide to slide, you should include links or hyperlinks in your presentation beforehand. This way, you can jump directly to the relevant slide if there are any questions.
Consideration of data protection and security concerns
It is important to consider data protection and security aspects to ensure the privacy of participants and the security of data. By paying attention to these aspects, the trust of the participants can be gained and a successful and secure live presentation can be conducted.
Choose only reputable providers that offer a secure connection and encryption. Review the provider's privacy policy to ensure that no personal data of the participants is stored.
3 ways you can present your presentation live
Option 1 for an online presentation: Share as a link
The first way to share your presentation with your audience is simple : via a link. This method allows you to directly and easily reach a broad and diverse audience . It's recommended to create compact and concise online presentations for this purpose to minimize loading times. Some features may need to be disabled.
Option 2 for an online presentation: Office Mix
You can use this method if you have an Office 365 subscription or are using PowerPoint 2013 and have downloaded the free Office Mix add-in . How to download add-ins is explained in this blog post . Office Mix is designed to bridge the gap between different Microsoft Office programs and offers numerous additional features and possibilities.
The advantage of this program is that Office Mix is a better fit for your slide content, and you can customize your Slides can be supplemented and enlivened with audio files, videos, surveys, and quizzes . This is particularly helpful in educational settings to track student progress even outside the classroom.
This helps moderators maximize the motivation and engagement of their audience. The features mentioned here can be found in the tool under the " Mix" and " Quiz Video Apps" tabs.
Office Mix also offers a live feature that allows viewers to be guided through the slides in real time and to use videos, audio files and illustrations .
In addition, Office-Mix has its own website, which makes it easier for users to navigate through the practical functions and provides new users with several guides to help them get started more easily.
The program requires an internet connection; the presentation is then made available online to the selected target audience . A major advantage is that the audience can access and revisit the slides after the online presentation has ended.
Option 3 for an online presentation: Uploading to a platform
Another option is to use one of the many online platforms . There you can upload your presentation and share it with others . We have compiled a few example platforms for you:
Slideshare
Slideshare is a website where you can upload, share, and archive your online presentations . You can also search for and view other online presentations using the search function .
Similarly, others can find your presentation using keywords. That sounds great, but the platform does n't offer any opportunity to interact directly with your audience . This option might therefore be unsuitable for your company.
If you don't set your presentation to private, you can share it on all sorts of channels and draw attention to yourself . When creating your presentation, keep in mind that it must be understandable even without a lecture.
The lack of interaction means there's no opportunity for questions . Therefore, when creating your online presentation, you should consider how to design engaging slides to maintain the audience's attention, even without a presentation.
Click here to go to Slideshare.
PowerPoint Web Version
PowerPoint offers a free, limited-time web version of its services. You can create, upload, and share presentations directly through the platform. To use the service, you need a Microsoft account. You can find more information about the platform in this article.
A major advantage of the web version is the option to present online presentations live . For live presentations, you can select under "Slide Show" whether the presentation is publicly accessible or only visible to selected individuals (e.g., employees or customers).
When you start the broadcast, a link and a QR code will be generated specifically for your online presentation. Participants can then scan the QR code or manually enter the link into their browser to join the online presentation.
Click here to access the web version of PowerPoint.
Conference software such as Skype (for Business), Zoom or Microsoft Teams
Conference software played a role even before the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has since become even more important. This type of software allows you to interact with your audience, broadcast your presentation live, and answer questions directly.
All three programs can be used free of charge after registration . You can then share your presentation with your audience using the "Share Screen" option. Please note that Zoom's free version has a time limit for screen sharing . You can bypass this limit by upgrading to the paid version.
With all three programs , you can interact directly with the audience and, if desired, see them via the camera. The option to raise your hand or write a comment in the chat allows you to respond directly to questions.
Here you can access Skype , here Zoom and here Microsoft Teams .
Tip: How to deliver your online presentation effectively
You've created the perfect PowerPoint presentation to share? Great, then consider the next step: the online presentation.
This type of presentation differs in several ways from a live presentation . You need to focus even more on keeping your audience's attention , because ending your presentation is just a click away.
You can find many tips and tricks about giving online presentations in the article “ Giving an online presentation ”.
Conclusion: Many possibilities that lead to the goal of presenting your online presentation.
You have many options for presenting your presentation live online. Most of them are even free. However, please note that some platforms do not allow audience interaction.
Choose the option that seems best suited to your needs!
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