Tech Integration: Prezi - Avery Hopkins

Every morning, the 1st grade students at Tiffany Park Elementary organize themselves in to three different reading level classes for an hour and twenty fives minute session, learning reading rules, word work, and daily fives. All three classes use the exact same PowerPoint to teach students rules, and word patterns. Students sit at their seats and read off the words on the simple presentation. Their seems to be a lack of engagement and interest.

The differences between PowerPoint and Prezi are below:


Prezi

A presentation tool using a map layout and zooming to show contextual relationships

– Non-linear navigation
– Map layout
– Web based
– Limited printing options

Powerpoint

– Linear navigation
– Slide stack layout
– Computer based
– Multiple printing options


Although these differences seem small, Prezi would bring a new dimension to learning as students can connect to movement, and looks are important to maintain engagement. It’s very whiteboard friendly. Because it was designed with the ipad in mind, touch navigation is very easy with a Prezi so it allows you to create exciting and interactive presentations that the students can really get involved in.
It would be easy to integrate in to the classroom, especially if it is only being used for presentation. Just make the switch for the next day's lesson.

The website is easy to use and there are multiple videos to show you how to start making your presentation.

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