Prezi as a Digital Tool

Prezi is a relatively new idea and program that allows the user to create an engaging and interesting online presentation. The tool allows the creater to upload images, videos, audio files, zoom in and zoom out and much more. It serves as a visual aid for presentations, or could be used to present an assignment. Although I have never used Prezi previously, after having a play around with the program, I believe that it is an easy, entertaining, exciting and creative tool that would not only engage students but enhance students learning and presentation.

PREZI PRESENTATIONS – PMI CHART
POSITIVE	MINUS	INTERESTING
Extremely creative and engaging	Some students may struggle navigating the program	It can be used as a progressive tool. Added to each week by students studying a particular subject
Free and accessible	Only basic Prezi is free, to use more tools a cost is involved	It’s all one page – there are no slides.
Allows the use of all different types of ICT such as images, audio files, youtube etc	Some students may not have access to the internet	You can zoom in on particular text, or part of a picture to emphasis its importance
Creates an interactive presentation
Students can use Prezi as a presentation aid.
Allows collaboration

Prezi is, essentially, an upgraded version of power point. In the end both programs aim for the same thing - to provide information as either a presentation aid or an informative power point. However, in my opinion, Prezi allows students to create an interactive presentation that shows their collaboration or individuality creatively in an engaging and interesting way and if used correctly enhance student learning.

 



I had a quick attempt at a Prezi presentation based on the concept of E-Learning. I have attached the link below.

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Don't worry - If you don't quite understand how to use it still, there are countless Prezi tutorials on the world wide web. You'll get there!