Prezi – a power point on steroids!

Working with some students, I was reminded once again that not everyone has access to power point at home.  A good alternative is the free online program called “Prezi”, which essentially functions like a power point on steroids. With its zoom in-and-out features,  and the ability to easily embed images and videos, Prezi presentations
are more dynamic than regular power point presentations.  Another useful feature is the ability for users to work collaboratively at the same time (or at different times) on their presentation projects.

If you choose to try the program, sign up for “Prezi Edu”, which entitles you to more privileges without cost.  If you want greater control of student work, you can ask students to log in with your teacher password so that you can see what they are working on at any given time.

As with all new programs, there is a learning curve when using the program initially; however, once users start, many prefer Prezi’s over powerpoint.

- Leslie