Description: Google Slides is an online presentation program that allows users to create, edit, and collaborate on presentations simultaneously and in real-time. Integrated into the Google Workspace suite, Google Slides stands out for its accessibility and ease of use, enabling users to work from any device with an internet connection. Its intuitive interface offers tools to design attractive slides, insert images, videos, and graphics, as well as apply transitions and animations. One of its most relevant features is the collaboration capability, where multiple users can edit the same document at the same time, facilitating teamwork and instant feedback. Additionally, Google Slides allows integration with other Google applications, such as Google Drive and Google Docs, optimizing workflow and file organization. The ability to share presentations via links or invitations also contributes to its popularity in educational and professional settings, where communication and idea presentation are essential.
History: Google Slides was launched in 2006 as ‘Google Presentations’, part of Google’s suite of applications. In 2007, Google acquired the presentation software company ‘Tonic Systems’, which enhanced Google Slides’ capabilities. In 2010, the program was renamed ‘Google Slides’ and fully integrated into Google Drive, allowing for better file management and online collaboration. Since then, it has continuously evolved, incorporating new features and improvements to the user interface.
Uses: Google Slides is primarily used to create visual presentations in educational and professional settings. Users utilize it to design interactive lessons, present ideas and projects to colleagues and clients, and create engaging presentations for conferences and seminars. Its real-time collaboration capability makes it ideal for teams working on joint projects.
Examples: An example of using Google Slides is in a university class, where a professor can create a presentation on a specific topic and allow students to collaborate on it by adding their own slides and comments. Another example is in a business meeting, where a team can work together on a presentation for a client, making adjustments and improvements in real-time before the meeting.
