
Techvelopment.com is a website designed to be a resource that aids educators in the facilitation of technology and project-based learning in their classrooms via hands-on training ideas and relevant technology implementation possibilities to be used in the classroom. Keeping teachers needs in mind, Techvelopment chose an online vehicle of delivery so that teachers could access the training modules anytime, anywhere an internet connection is available, and as many times as needed.
Module One - Prezi vs. Powerpoint
Most educators are familiar with using and creating a PowerPoint to present information to their students. We would like to introduce you to an alternative presentation module called Prezi. This presentation method is a website and is free with the option to upgrade for more features. In this module, you will
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Compare two presentation methods
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View a tutorial video on how to create a simple Prezi
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Communicate with other learners to compare your “Prezi” journey
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Create your own Prezi with content from a previously made PowerPoint
Step One:
Please view the two presentations below - one is a PowerPoint and one is a Prezi. Each of the presentations contain the same content. After viewing both presentations, please take the questionnaire that follows - which will direct you to make comparisons between Prezi and PowerPoint.
PowerPoint Example
Prezi Example
Please compare Prezi to PowerPoint by completing the following survey:
Please post your comments below on the differences and similarities of PowerPoint and Prezi.
You will now view two Prezi tutorial videos. Prezi created this first video.
This is a video created by Techvelopment
Now it’s time for you to create your own Prezi. You can use material from a PowerPoint that you have already created. You will start by creating a Prezi account.
To create an account, please click on the following link:
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Select “Get Started”
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Select “Public” and continue for free (There are educational discounts for teachers and students)
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You will be required to fill in personal information and a password to create an account.
After you have created your account, please search for the following template:
My Prezi by Mary Nolan
Use this template to create your own Prezi.
Please include the following:
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A new title
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Text to each circle
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At least one copyright/royalty free photo
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At least one YouTube video
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Background music (optional)
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At least one Voice Over (optional)
When your Prezi is finished, please post a link in the comment section below to share your presentation with your colleagues on this website. Please review another colleague’s Prezi and make two comments that will help them improve their Prezi.