Here is a cool site for presentations in the classroom: www.Prezi.com
Most of us probably use MS PowerPoint, but as we all know that can become a little mundane. Some of us know (although I find most do not know) how to animate slides to make them more engaging. In fact, Microsoft has done a great job of adding photograph editing to the newest versions of PowerPoint. The problem is that most classrooms don't have the newest versions of software, know how to use them and lessons are not always stored in the cloud.
Prezi.com is like a notepad where you jot your ideas down, then decide in what order you would like to present them. You are not limited to just text, but may include picture and video as well. Items can be made bigger & smaller, angled and placed no where near the preceding thought. This allows your audience to be drawn in through unexpected movement, zooming in and out and really keeps them engaged via a grand change of pace.The entire presentation is stored online and can be created through your web browser on any computer. The hitch for Ipad users is that if you download their app, it may only be used for presentation. The Pro is that they hold webinars to learn how to use Prezi for those that need it.
Here are some how to videos from the company and myself on using & embedding Prezi's:
How to Embed Prezi:
Generic Prezi Embedded:
Here is a popular Prezi to get a feel of how others are creating them. Here is a Prezi tip: click on the word more at the bottom right of the Prezi and you can "Autoplay" the Prezi and also make it "Full Screen."
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