Note Creation
Present Pal has just got a new upgrade! Introducing our latest feature, note creation on PowerPoint! You can now create, edit and access your presentation notes through our Present Pal add-in on Microsoft! Perfect for remote learning!
Create your notes on desktop using your laptop or pc device with the Present Pal PowerPoint add-in
Seamlessly transfer your notes to your hand-held device through the cloud and vice versa!
Control your slides during presentations by easily connecting your device to the Present Pal PowerPoint add-in.
Powerpoint Add-in
Using Present Pal with PowerPoint has never been easier. Simply install the Present Pal add-in on PowerPoint, log in and your two devices will now be connected. No more mobile hotspot or bluetooth required (and it works on all PC and Mac devices!). Present Pal's integration with PowerPoint also allows the user to fully control their slides, like a clicker.
GIF: Controlling powerpoint presentations with the Present Pal app
Interactive Flashcards
Present Pal works on your smartphone or tablet like a set of interactive flashcards. The presentation App displays no more than 3-5 key bullet points on the screen at once, breaking down the information of a script. This is the suggested optimum level of detail per page for an individual with dyslexia.
Present Pal notes can be typed via the keyboard or can be entered via speech-to-text functions.
GIF: Creating notes using the Present Pal app
Safety Net
The safety net feature allows you to store extra information and images that the presenter may otherwise have forgotten. For example, if the presenter begins to stutter and forgets what they intended to say during their presentation, they can simply tap on the ‘pop up’ icon to access extended notes or images to trigger their memory. The safety net feature was ranked as the number 1 feature by students with SpLDs in our University of Glasgow study.
GIF: Opening pop up bubbles during presentation mode
Line focus
Present Pal guides users through their presentation with the current bullet point appearing significantly larger than the others around it; helping users to resume their place once they have made eye contact with their audience. This feature also allows users to see their presentation’s structure clearly and to anticipate what comes next, supporting their processing skills.
GIF: Present Pal linear focus
Personalise
Users can personalise the Present Pal app by choosing from colour overlays and fonts. Overlay colours are proven to significantly improve reading speed and comfort and fonts such as Open Dyslexic were specifically designed to ease reading difficulties for people with SpLDs. With a choice of 11 colour overlays, 8 fonts and an option to reduce or enlarge font size, users can personalise the App to decide which options give them the least visual stress.
GIF: Personalising Present Pal’s colour overlay
GIF: Scrolling through bullet points using the rehearsal mode feature
Rehearsal Mode
Rehearsal mode allows you to practise your presentation over and over again, and flag any challenges to help you improve and increase your confidence for your upcoming presentation. Practise makes perfect!
Audio Cues
The audio cues function uses text to speech software to read out your notes to you as you rehearse or during your presentation. How awesome is that?!
Super Presenter Tip Plug in a single AirPod to discreetly listen to your notes as you present!
GIF: Demonstrating the audio cues text to speech feature on Present Pal
Tutorials