MS Sway

Lisa Covington
Amy Erdmann
Brent Ferguson
Juanessa Winkfield
What is Microsoft Sway?
● Sway is a design engine that helps create interactive, professional and
visibly appealing designs through various means such as images, videos,
text and much more.
● In the age of smartphones, Sway allows the presentation to look great on
any browser or digital screen.
● Sharing your presentation does not require the viewers to download
anything. You can simply send a link for the presentation to be viewed.
How can you get Microsoft Sway?
● Sway is FREE to anyone who has a Microsoft account (or Hotmail, Outlook,
Live).
● Sway is also part of the Microsoft 365 subscription.
● To get started, you can visit sway.office.com.
● If you do not have a Microsoft account or Microsoft 365 subscription, you
can sign up for an account through the website.
The Basics & Feature of MS Sway
● Audio recording and closed captioning capable
● Cross-platform compatibility - work on a phone, computer or tablet
● Drop and drag features
● MS Sway counts how many views your document/file/presentation receives
● Navigation or accessibility view for ease of access
● Security and Privacy - lock your documents, or secure them with a password
● Simple templates make design a breeze
● Works with Chrome, Foxfire, and Edge
Applications for Instructional Settings
Students can use MS Sway to create Not only is MS Sway a useful tool for students to
presentations or even as a portfolio to use individually, it also supports work done in
demonstrate work they have completed. collaboration on a media rich project.
Sway for Instructional Engagement
Sway allows instructors to create a unique horizontal slideshow with step by step instructions. Teachers
can use it as a procedural document to teach students a specific process. For instance a teacher could
teach the writing process using Sway with embedded video and pictorial examples to guide learners in a
way similar to the way they process information on social media- “swipe left swipe right”. Sway can be
embedded and used in conjunction with other digital tools like a Google slide or PowerPoint to create
icebreakers or brain breaks for an extended presentation.

This format is ideal for an online newsletter. The creative flow allows for a extended but concise
presentation of information that is related like for a school or business newsletter with varying categories
of separate, but related information. Here is an example of a Sway created by (Aguilar, Glenday, IT/HISD)
as a brain break in a multimedia presentation.

Microsoft 365 YouTube Tutorial Video

References:
Team, T. S. (2020, March 11). What is Office Sway: 8 Features You Need to Use. Sherweb. Retrieved October 6, 2022,
from https://www.sherweb.com/blog/office-365/office-sway/ Aguilar, Glenda (2022, August 18).