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Sway Use Case - encouraging creativity & reflective story telling
Audience
Teaching staff looking for interactive, visually sophisticated alternative to PPT
Prerequisites
LSE account with full access to the MS Office365 suite
What is Microsoft Sway?
Sway is a web-based tool for creating visually rich, interactive presentations or story-based content. It allows text, media, and embedded resources to be combined into scrollable pages.
Does it integrate with Moodle?
Yes. Sways can be embedded using HTML or shared as a link.
Why use it?
Deliver content in engaging, accessible formats
Support asynchronous learning with scrollable content
Encourage student creativity in alternative assessment formats
Allow dynamic inclusion of videos, charts, links, and text
Real Example
The University of Reading uses Sway for student-created case studies and reflective storytelling, especially in disciplines like education and social work.
How might students use it independently?
Students can use Sway to present coursework, build reflective portfolios, or summarise research findings in a non-linear format.
Digital/Web Literacy Opportunity
Sway supports skills in digital storytelling, information design, and media embedding — all valuable for multimodal scholarship.
Similar Tools
PowerPoint (linear slides; more suited to live presentations)
Prezi (zooming presentation paths; steeper learning curve)
Keynote (Apple-only presentation tool)
Further Resources
⚠️ Warning about Microsoft Tools
Important Note:
While these tools are currently available via LSE’s Office 365 subscription, Microsoft frequently retires or rebrands services with limited notice (e.g. Stream Classic, Forms Pro, Jamboard deprecation). We recommend avoiding over-reliance on any one tool without a fallback option. Always download or back up critical work and avoid designing assessments around tools with uncertain lifespans