The Right Format for Every Teaching Moment

Different moments need different materials. Lecture halls need slides. Study sessions need web resources. Exams need printable PDFs. The key is knowing when to use each.

Why Format Matters

Each format serves a distinct purpose:

• Websites are for ongoing reference and self-paced learning
• Slides are for structured presentations and lectures
• PDFs are for handouts, worksheets, and printable assessments

Trying to force one format to do everything leads to compromise. A slide deck makes a poor study guide. A website doesn't print well. A PDF isn't interactive.

Choosing Your Format

Choose a website when:

• Students need ongoing access to resources
• Content will be updated regularly
• You want interactive elements like quizzes
• Mobile access matters

Choose slides when:

• You're presenting in a lecture or meeting
• Content follows a linear narrative
• Visual hierarchy drives understanding
• You need presenter notes

Choose a PDF when:

• Students need to print materials
• You're creating worksheets or assessments
• Content needs to work offline
• Formal formatting matters

How EduArc Helps

With EduArc, you pick the right format for each project:

1. Upload your content or describe what you need
2. Choose the format that fits the teaching moment
3. Let AI help you build and refine
4. Publish in one click

Each project is optimized for its chosen format—sites get interactive features, slides get presentation tools, PDFs get print-ready layouts.

Building Your Library

Most educators find they need all three formats across their courses:

• A course website students bookmark and return to
• Lecture slides for each class session
• PDF worksheets for practice problems

Create each as its own project, each purpose-built for how students will use it.

Try It

Start your next project with the format in mind. You'll find the result is better than trying to make one thing do everything.