Create Visually Engaging Presentations using Microsoft Sway from Coursera

Do you want to wow your audience with interactive, engaging presentations? With Microsoft Sway, you’re no longer limited to picking pre-designed templates that make your presentations look like everyone else’s. You don’t have to have any design skills to transform and showcase information in modern, interactive, and attention-getting ways. Sway lets you customize styles to your liking, and intelligently suggests unique styles that suit your presentation!

This Guided Project, "Create Visually Engaging Presentations using Microsoft Sway'' is for creative-minded, keen learners, who want to improve their business communication and delivery effectiveness, or simply learn something new.

In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to create a new Sway, add content to a Sway, customize a Sway using different design elements, and share a finished Sway on the web. After completing this project, you’ll be able to create modern, professional-looking presentations for any occasion in minutes using Sway!

Sway is free to use for anyone with a Microsoft Account (Hotmail, Live, or Outlook.com). If you don’t already have an account, you'll learn how to create one here.

Are you excited to make an impression on your next presentation? Then what are you waiting for? Let's get started!

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Syllabus

Project Overview

In this Guided Project, learners will learn to create real-world presentations on the web using engaging visuals on Microsoft Sway.

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores unique perspectives and ideas that may add color to other topics and subjects

Teaches skills, knowledge, and/or tools that are highly relevant to industry

Develops professional skills or deep expertise in a particular topic or set of topics

Takes a creative approach to an otherwise established topic, field, or subject

Builds a strong foundation for beginners

This course may require access to items and goods that are not readily available in a typical household or in a library

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Create Visually Engaging Presentations using Microsoft Sway with these activities:

Read about visual presentation techniques

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Provides students with valuable insights and best practices on visual presentation techniques, enhancing their ability to create engaging and memorable presentations.

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Read the book
Take notes and apply techniques

Watch tutorials on design principles

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Improves students' understanding of design principles, allowing them to create more visually appealing and engaging presentations.

Browse courses on Design Principles

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Search for design principle tutorials
Watch tutorials on different principles

Create a storyboard for your presentation

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Helps students visualize the flow and structure of their presentations, promoting clarity and organization.

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Identify key points
Sketch out a visual representation

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Write a presentation plan

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Helps students plan and outline their Sway presentations, improving organization and structure.

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Brainstorm ideas
Organize your thoughts
Write a presentation outline

Watch tutorials on Sway features

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Provides students with guidance on specific features of Sway, improving their understanding and efficiency in using the application.

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Search for Sway tutorials
Watch tutorials on different features

Practice delivering your presentation

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Enhances students' confidence and delivery skills by providing opportunities to practice and refine their presentations.

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Rehearse your presentation
Practice delivering it to different audiences

Peer review presentations

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Enables students to receive feedback and improve their presentations by having peers review and provide constructive criticism.

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Find a peer review group
Share your presentation
Receive feedback
Incorporate feedback

Create a Sway presentation on a topic of your choice

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Provides students with hands-on experience in creating visually engaging presentations using Sway, reinforcing their understanding and application of the tool.

Browse courses on Presentation Creation

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Choose a topic
Research and gather content
Design and create your presentation
Publish and share your presentation

Participate in a presentation competition

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Allows students to practice their presentation skills in a competitive environment, promoting feedback and improvement.

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Find a competition
Prepare your presentation
Deliver your presentation
Get feedback

Career center

Learners who complete Create Visually Engaging Presentations using Microsoft Sway will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Visual Designer

The Microsoft Sway course, 'Create Visually Engaging Presentations using Microsoft Sway,' will provide you with the skills to create visually engaging presentations. As a Visual Designer, you will be able to apply your knowledge and skills to create stunning visual presentations that will captivate your audience. This course will allow you to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in this field.

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Marketing Specialist

The Microsoft Sway course, 'Create Visually Engaging Presentations using Microsoft Sway,' will provide you with skills that will help you develop your promotional, strategic thinking, and marketing skills. You will be able to use Sway to build visually stunning presentations that will make your ideas come to life and make them memorable for your audience. This course will allow you to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in this field.

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Instructional Designer

The Microsoft Sway course, 'Create Visually Engaging Presentations using Microsoft Sway,' will provide you with the tools you need to create visually engaging presentations that will help you develop and deliver effective instructional materials.

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Product Marketing Manager

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Teacher

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Digital Marketing Manager

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Trainer

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Public relations manager

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Communications Manager

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Consultant

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Event Planner

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Freelance Writer

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Business Analyst

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Sales Manager

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Project Manager

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