What Tools Can I Use for Multimodal Assignments?

Liza Long

34 What Tools Can I Use for Multimodal Assignments?

Unit Three Multimedia Project Resources

For this project, you’ll need to decide on a medium to share the information you learn in your research about writing/communication in your career. You have a variety of options. In making your choice, consider the communication norms in your field. I have linked to some resources below, but don’t feel limited by these tools—if you are familiar with another content creation tool, please use it. Let me know if you have questions about whether a resource is appropriate for this assignment.

Report and Presentation Templates

You can browse Microsoft Office’s free templates here:

· Brochures

· Reports

· PowerPoints (the “designer” tool in PowerPoint is also a great resource)

· Microsoft Sway (a fun web-based presentation/newsletter style tool)

Canva and Adobe Express have a variety of free options for designing everything from websites to presentations to reports (I do not expect you to pay for premium content). You can also use Google templates for Google Docs or Google Slides. Prezi is a fun tool for creative presentations.

Royalty Free Images

You should not just do a Google search for your images. Instead, look for images that allow you to use them. The sites below all have free graphics/images you can use (avoid the paid content). Remember to cite.

Wikimedia Commons
The Noun Project
Unsplash
Pexels
Flickr (look for Creative Commons licensed images)

Video/Audio Resources

YouTube
Instagram Reel (Note: TikTok is banned on school computers in Idaho, so please do not use TikTok)
Vimeo (free plan)
DaVinci Resolve (free plan)
Soundcloud
Audacity
Apple Podcasts
Podbean Podcasts

Free Website Builders/Blog Sites

Infographics

Generative AI Tools

Remember to acknowledge and cite!

Microsoft Copilot (free with student email account and Edge browser)—images and text
ChatGPT 4o
Claude.ai
Google Gemini—images and text
Adobe Firefly (images)
Yes, you can use Snapchat’s AI

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