Slideshare, a presentation and document sharing tool
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Description: SlideShare is a platform for sharing presentations, documents, and infographics online. Users can upload their content, which can include slideshows, documents, videos, and webinars, making it accessible to a wide audience. Slideshare allows users to browse and search for content based on file type and topics of interest such as education, environment, or medicine. It offers a limited free version and does not require signing up to browse content, but users need to create an account to upload and download content. Slideshare was developed by Rashmi Sinha, Jonathan Boutelle, and Amit Ranjan and is now owned by Scribd.
Evaluation: Slideshare is a handy tool to find interesting materials for both teachers and students. These materials can later be embedded into a website or learning platform, making them available to other users. In case users upload content to Slideshare, it can be configured so that only those with access can visualise it. All in all, Slideshare hosts a beautiful knowledge sharing community.
Cost: Free with registration.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English + 12 other languages.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. Scribd, the developer of Slideshare, collects various types of user data and cookies for different purposes, among which research or marketing. It uses third-party services for targeted advertising and shares information with third-party users for legitimate purposes. Users have the ability to set the content they upload as either public or private, limiting visualisations. It takes reasonable security measures to protect user data. Scribd acknowledges users’ right to access, rectify or delete data. It states compliance with the GDPR. See more here and here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes.