Create Together, Bytes of Learning (Windows), Grade 3-Adult
Create Together is a multimedia-authoring tool that uses wizard guides for hyperlinked or linear presentations. If you want to create these presentations from scratch, you can use its scalable tool sets. You can also collaborate with other students on any network.
Ezedia MX, eZedia Inc (Macintosh,Windows), Grade 5-Adult
Ezedia MX is a multimedia authoring tool that enables students or teachers to create digital résumés, yearbooks, research reports, multimedia slide shows, and portfolios. It is an intuitive program that has a simple drag and drop interface that does not require scripting or programming.
HyperStudio 4.0, Sunburst (Macintosh, Windows), Grades 7-12
HyperStudio is an authoring program that is used worldwide. It offers many built-in features and functions, including color, laser disc capabilities, CD-ROM support, animation, scrolling, and exporting to the Web.
Keynote Apple Computer, (Macintosh) Grade 5-Adult
Keynote is an extremely easy to use presentation program for Apple computers. Using this program you can create compelling presentations with beautiful charts and tables. Keynote has professionally designed images and themes.
Leonardo's Multimedia Toolbox, NEC (Macintosh, Windows), Grades 7-12
Students or teachers can use Leonardo's to create multimedia presentations. This program has paint tools with which students can draw, paint, and edit lines, circles, rectangles, and freeform objects. Leonardo's also comes with animation tools that enable users to animate images with different effects and movements.
MediaBlender, Tech4Learning (Macintosh, Windows), Grades 4-12
MediaBlender is a multimedia-authoring tool that runs on your computer, or you can access it online (tech4Learning.com/mediablender). This authoring tool is easy to use and has many art tools.
MicroWorlds EX, Logo Computer Systems (Macintosh, Windows), Grades 4-8
MicroWorlds EX is a multimedia-authoring tool that introduces students to problem solving and creative thinking. Students use this Logo-based toolkit to create and combine graphics, text, animation, music, and sound in interactive books, newsletters, maps, and other products.
MovieWorks, Interactive Solutions (Macintosh, Windows), Grade 7-Adult
MovieWorks has all the tools that you need to create QuickTime movies, videos, and multimedia presentations. This program has a drag-and-drop interface.
MP Express, Bytes of Learning (Macintosh, Windows), Grade 2-Adult
This program is an easy-to-use multimedia presentation tool for children as well as adults. Its streamlined design and simplified user interface enable beginners and advanced users to produce high-quality presentations in minutes.
PowerPoint, Microsoft (Macintosh, Windows), Grade 9-Adult
PowerPoint is a presentation tool with which high school students turn ideas into powerful presentations. The program features instant layouts, on-screen directions, and tool tips that make compelling multimedia presentations. PowerPoint enables you to create overheads for class presentations, slides for a meeting, or dazzling effects on-screen.
