Sliderocket is an internet based presentation software that can be utilized by anyone with access to the internet. As files do not have to be stored within a specific hard drive, on a CD, or in a USB device, Sliderocket is perfect for use in an educational setting.

Educators have always realized the importance of collaborative school projects as tools to help shape communication and coordination skills in students.

With Sliderocket, all a student needs to collaborate with their classmates on a project is an internet connection. All files and assets acquired are stored in the “cloud” on-line which means every student assigned to a particular account has full access to their project at any moment.

SlideRocket has a few assets (graphic and photographic) built-in to their program, but for any research paper or project, a student can bring in photos from Flickr and import videos from YouTube.com to create a true multimedia presentation.

Photos, graphics, clip-art, and video can also be uploaded from any PC into the asset library. A free account includes 250 MB worth of virtual storage space, which should be more than ample for any school related assignment.

When the project is complete and ready to be turned in, student’s can create a personalized link and send their teacher an e-mail invitation to view their finished presentation. Unless a creator decides to publish a presentation on a blog or web-page, the completed work remains 100% secure and can only be viewed by third parties with an invitation.

SlideRocket is a secure application that can bring the idea of group presentations back into schools and education at large while providing students a unique opportunity to experience the growing trend of “cloud computing.” Giving a technologically advanced twist to classic school reports and projects ensures that student’s are prepared for not only their future educational challenges but the technological challenges of the future as well.