Day 21 - Prezi

Although there was no official class meeting on Thursday, an assignment was still given to be completed by Tuesday. In completing the assignment, I had to create an online presentation using Prezi.

View my online presentation that I created using Prezi entitled "Our Five Senses"

Our Five Senses on Prezi

Prezi is similar to other popular presentation tools such as PowerPoint in that it allows users to create a presentation using text and graphics and takes you through the presentation, delivering one piece of information at a time. Prezi differs from other popular presentation tools such as PowerPoint, however, in that it uses non-linear navigation, a map layout, a web-based approach, and limited printing options. Such factors as limited printing options and others not previously mentioned such as inability to insert audio clips, inability to create numerous transitions, and difficulty with tool usage are disadvantages of Prezi. The advantages, on the other hand, are that Prezi doesn't just flash pictures at you, it takes you on a journey, and  it communicates with the audience how your own mind sees the information -allowing you to express yourself in the most coherent way possible. Prezi works like the brain; one thing leads to another in a smooth and definite connection that then acts as a catalyst for another piece of information to follow, creating a fantastic picture that will captivate your audience and get your point across in a very definite and precise way. The advantages of Prezi definitely outweigh the disadvantages, and because it takes you on a journey that flows through all of the information in an exciting way, it is believed to be better than other popular presentation tools such as PowerPoint.

ISTE NETS T Standards:
3a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations -taking the current knowledge of other presentation tools such as PowerPoint and integrating that current knowledge into new knowledge developed by the usage of new technology and situations
3d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning -using Prezi to create an online presentation that relates to a subject or section of criteria that could be easily integrated into the classroom
5c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning -evaluation and reflection established when comparing and contrasting Prezi to other presentation tools such as PowerPoint