Keynote 2, one of two programs in Apple's iWork '05, is the latest version of Apple's presentation software. Similar to Microsoft's PowerPoint, Keynote 2 offers a combination of easy-to-use tools and unique templates and transitions. These tools, templates, and transitions, combined with the program's ability to import movies, photos, and music from Apple's iLife programs (iPhoto, iMovie, and iTunes), make Keynote 2 a top choice for many K-12 teachers.

Note: For a review of this new program, see the Education World Tech Team article iWork: Did It Pass the Teacher Test?

Let's learn more about Keynote 2 by creating a simple "Intro to our class" presentation that you might give at a Parent's Night, Open House, or first day of class. There's only three steps to this presentation, so let's get started!

Next: Creating the basic layout.