Prezi is...... well let's just say that it took time for it to grow on me! Our group decided to use it for the digital storytelling project. I tried Prezi before, but honestly gave up on it after a few unsuccessful attempts. When our group decided to use it, I agreed, but knew that it was going to be challenging for me. Well, the project is underway and I think that I kind of like it. It is certainly random, not neat and tidy as PowerPoint.
( I also like PowerPoint, sorry Dr. McCullough!) However, Prezi presentations are exciting and less apt to result in snoozing viewers. It took time to learn how to manipulate it. The tutorials were easy to follow, but I was not accustomed to online collaboration . The people that I am working with are wonderful, but Prezi online collaboration leaves a lot to be desired. Even though others may be editing with you, there is no way to communicate with them in real time... I could be wrong. Maybe there is... I am not a Prezi expert!
Learning a new program can be frustrating, however, it is a good feeling to have gained knowledge that I am sure I will use in the future in the context of both home and school. As our world gets more technological, we need to keep up and give our students the opportunities to grow and learn in many different ways.
**The following website has great ideas on how to use Prezi in the classroom.
http://tech-teach-kz.wikispaces.com/Prezi
Prezi does take some getting used to. We are also using this for our group project, and it can be very frustrating when you can't figure out how to make it do what you want it to do! Perhaps it's like riding a bike?? (I hope!)
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