Prezi

Prezi is a visual storytelling software and alternative to traditional slide-based presentation formats. Prezi presentations feature a map-like, schematic overview that lets users pan between topics at will, zoom in on desired details, and pull back to reveal context. This freedom of movement enables a new presentation style in which presentations follow the flow of dialogue.

Step by Step Instruction

Step 1: Make Account

1.Click "Sign Up" in the upper right-hand corner of your screen.

2. Fill out the form, making sure to agree with the terms of use, and click "Register and Continue".

4. Welcome to Prezi!

Step 2: Creating a Prezi

1. If you are starting from the welcome screen, click start.

2. If you are starting from your page, click "New Prezi".

3. Select a style, name your prezi, and write a description of it.

4. Click "Create".

5. Click "Open Me".

6. Click "Open Me" again.

Step 3: How to Add Text, Pictures, Frames, Etc.

1. Watch the instructional video on your screen.

Step 4: Embedding Prezi

1. From your page, select a Prezi you would like to share.

2. Click "Share".

3. Copy and paste the embed code.

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Pros and Cons

Pros:

1. Breaks the Mold

Prezi lets you start with a blank canvas and can add and manipulate content anywhere on the page. Break the mold and present in unique ways. It even lets you import your existing PowerPoint presentations for conversion!

2. It’s Free and Web-Based

Prezi is completely free.

3. Link Text and Images to Movement

One of my favorite aspects of Prezi is the ability to have movement actually become part of the presentation. For instance, if you are talking about ‘Imagery,’ you can have Prezi zoom in (past the word Imagery) and display examples of the imagery you are discussing.

4. Appropriate for All Ages

The web-based software is designed with all ages in mind. The simple icon-based design tools ensures that any age group will be successful in creating and presenting new creations.

Cons

1. Can Cause Motion Sickness

Yes, you read it correctly. A few complaints I’ve gotten about Prezi is that it makes some people feel a little dizzy. This is totally avoidable.

2. More of a Learning Curve

As with anything new, there is a learning curve and in the event that you may not have the time to learn the tool yourself and then teach it to your students, you may want to pass on Prezi. In this situation, you could easily include Prezi as an option among presentation tools. This gives students the option to teach themselves but does not require them to learn something new to complete their assignment.

3. Web-Based

If you have limited wireless internet access, or if your internet connection at your building is unreliable, a web-based tool may become more of a hassle than its worth. One nice thing that Prezi allows is exporting of your completed presentation, making it viewable offline. This is recommended for anyone relying on the Prezi for class or a presentation as it can be used as a backup should your internet fail.

FAQs

1. Can I use Prezi on my IPad/Andriod? Yes. The software is compatible with both.

2. Is the presentation view able on my mobile device? Yes. Log in to the Prezi Viewer. The opening screen will be a collection of your Prezis. Then tap the thumbnail of the Prezi you’d like to view or present.

3. What file types are supported on Prezi?

Images = JPG, PNG

SWF = GIF (non-animated)

Video = FLV, F4V, MOV, WMV, F4V, MPG, MPEG, MP4

M4V, 3GP

Sound = MP3, M4A, FLAC, WMA, WAV, OGG, AAC, 3GP

PPT (PowerPoint), PDF

4. I want to present my presentation to a multicultural class. Can I change the language? The language setting is determined by your account language preference. If you are not logged in, the setting is determined by your browser language.

5. Can I print my Prezi? Yes, but you must first convert it into a PDF.

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