prezi.com

Prezi.com

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= **Strengths** =
 * allows you to create amazing online presentations.
 * flash based application, which breaks away from "slideshows"
 * entire slideshow is built on one page (you can easily map out presentation)
 * you can alter your presentation on the fly by quickly seeing entire presentation map.
 * zooming in an out of material adds an element of animation
 * Free version has 100 megabytes of storage
 * You can embed pictures, movies even PDF and powerpoint slides
 * Creates a more fluid, more effective, and more attractive way to present desired ideas
 * The ability to zoom out can give the student a view of the "whole picture" of the presentation.
 * Movement can be utilized to create focus and retain student attention during presentations.
 * Once created there is only one URL for a Prezi presentation, so even if there are further edits the link stays the same.
 * Incorporation of movement through the show is very appealing compared to slide to slide movement.
 * The "edge" factor will engage even the most reluctant student presenters
 * Student groups could easily work together. For example, if a student is absent, the rest of his/her group could e-mail the link to the Prezi for the student to work on at home and then the following day students could finalize together.
 * Ability to organize and reorganize information makes it possible to "get it right."
 * Tutorials within the site offer help and tips which will benefit students using Prezi for the first time.
 * Gives students the opportunity to select safe photos and images from creative commons.

= **Weaknesses** =
 * unless you buy an upgrade, you can only edit while online
 * With the free version, everything is public; with the educator version you can make it private
 * You don't access functions using a normal toolbar (or ribbon these days), but you instead get a bubble menu (which some students might find difficult.
 * resizing items with the "zebra" can be challenging.
 * Students may become overwhelmed with the zoom-in and zoom-out aspect of generating a presentation.
 * Can be time consuming without prior planning of content.
 * Creating the "Path" from item to item can be tricky if you don't do it after a few items at a time.
 * It does not play all types of videos. You may have to convert to another media type and this may be over student's heads.
 * This is completely different from the normal presentation software so it may be challenging to people who are not computer savvy.

= **Opportunities** =
 * can be used to revolutionize presentations
 * encourages a wide range of expressive capabilities
 * can be used as a form of authentic assessment
 * allows children to display knowledge in a meaningful way.
 * Gives students ability to expressive at whatever technical level they may be.
 * now includes Prezi Meeting- included in all licenses and allows users to edit, create, and share prezis with others in real time.
 * Much more engaging for younger students than the traditional presentation.

= **Threats** =
 * Students might focus more on the time line of the material and less on preparing their presentation.
 * Students can use too much spinning and zoom and cause viewing unpleasant.
 * The time to create may be longer than the material being shown.
 * For some students, the novelty of the presentation may take precedence over the material being presented

= **Ideas for the classroom** =
 * students can create more interactive slide-shows.
 * Used to promote authentic assessment.
 * Students can use this technology to create time lines with embedded images and interactivity. For example, imagine students using Prezi to "tell" the chronological events of a historic event.
 * Use to create a visual for a piece of poetry
 * Use to showcase "student of the month"
 * Can use Prezi Meeting for students to collaborate on group projects.
 * students could brainstorm writing content into a Prezi and then shift content around and use grouping tools to be able to organize for writing. Viewing their Prezi might help students see if their organization is ready for drafting or if they still need to work in the prewriting/organization phase of writing.
 * After a lesson, have students work in groups to "reteach" the lesson using a Prezi. This would require them to recall, organize, and present information learned.
 * Could be used as an icebreaker activity. All students, and the teacher, could create Prezis about themselves and then share them with the class.
 * Teachers can create a Prezi with missing or incorrect information. The students then must edit the corrections into the Prezi and present the corrections to the class.

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