Sway is a super cool tool through Microsoft Office. Thus, if you have a Microsoft account, you have access to Sway. Sway is similar to PowerPoint in its uses, but it is has a more aesthetic display. When beginning your Sway, you can choose to create your own, or you can search your topic to see if there are any previously created outlines. When I made my Sway for my co-op, I did it on google classroom. I was not expecting there to be an outline for that, but I searched anyways. Much to my surprise, an outline with some history of google classroom, pictures of google classroom, subtitles, and some references filled my screen. I was then able to quickly and easily edit the document for my needs. I was then able to choose from a variety of options to change the design of my Sway. When I was finished, this tool was one of the easiest to share. I previewed my presentation, and then pressed the share button. I was then able to find the shareable link, a link to share on Twitter, and a code to embed. Some tools make users go hunting for these things, but Sway provided them for me.
Sway is a great tool to demonstrate domain 4 of the Danielson framework. For example, a teacher could use Sway to keep track of who turned in field trip money. The link to the Sway could then be sent to parents so that they can see whether the teacher has their money or not. Going of off this idea, Sway is an easy way to communicate with parents. It does not take long to create, and it is an extremely professional way to share information with parents about field trips, newsletters, etc. In fact, students could create a Sway newsletter for their parents to see. Finally, a teacher could use Sway when participating in the professional community, as Sway is a great tool to use to present material at a conference.
I think that Sway is a great tool for teachers to make use of. It is easier to share and more professional looking than a PowerPoint. I could definitely see myself using it, especially to communicate with families. It could be used to give families information about an upcoming field trip, concert, or other classroom event. It could also be used by the students to create a newsletter for their families to read, which would allow the students to practice their writing skills in a meaningful way. I also love the idea of using Sway like my co-op had me do for her: as a way to introduce parents to a specific tech tool that will be used in the classroom.
Sway is a great tool to demonstrate domain 4 of the Danielson framework. For example, a teacher could use Sway to keep track of who turned in field trip money. The link to the Sway could then be sent to parents so that they can see whether the teacher has their money or not. Going of off this idea, Sway is an easy way to communicate with parents. It does not take long to create, and it is an extremely professional way to share information with parents about field trips, newsletters, etc. In fact, students could create a Sway newsletter for their parents to see. Finally, a teacher could use Sway when participating in the professional community, as Sway is a great tool to use to present material at a conference.
I think that Sway is a great tool for teachers to make use of. It is easier to share and more professional looking than a PowerPoint. I could definitely see myself using it, especially to communicate with families. It could be used to give families information about an upcoming field trip, concert, or other classroom event. It could also be used by the students to create a newsletter for their families to read, which would allow the students to practice their writing skills in a meaningful way. I also love the idea of using Sway like my co-op had me do for her: as a way to introduce parents to a specific tech tool that will be used in the classroom.
- Sway: Create and share interactive reports, presentations, personal stories, and more.. (2018). Sway.com. Retrieved 3 May 2018, from https://sway.com/5Q5a1CUJER5uHEsR