Prezi, at http://www.prezi.com, is a free online tool to create a large canvas to see a spatial layout. Our goal is for you to present your research using new technology that produces a personalized interpretation of your learning. Examples from our classes: Sally Mann, American Architecture, World War II Medicine, Coco Chanel,Bipolar Disorder, Nuclear Weapons and how they Changed Warfare, Music on the Mind.
To Begin:
- From http://www.prezi.com, choose “Sign up Now” and then the orange box that say, “Student/Teacher Licenses.” Create an account using your school email address and www.ravenscroft.org to show we’re part of a school. Choose the “Edu Enjoy” account. Check your email for confirmation and then you can get started.
- Create a new Prezi!
- Insert text by double-clicking in an open area to get a text box.
- Insert images from your documents (no cutting and pasting).
- Edit by using the Transformation Zebra to make some objects bigger than others to show emphasis.
- Zoom into topics to develop ideas.
- Create relationships by connecting these ideas with the Path feature.
- To collaborate, click on “Invite Editors” at the bottom of your Prezi and email the link to a partner.
- See http://community.prezi.com for other tips and FAQs
- See the Prezi manual and online tutorials at http://prezi.com/learn/
- See our Rubric for Grading at http://www2.ravenscroft.org/media/prezirubric.pdf
- Tips for the perfect presentation:
| Content | Share the main ideas from the research paper showing notable insight and understanding of the topic. | Don’t read a list of tiny details, share the story of your research and your major findings. |
| Presentation | Use the strengths of Prezi to create an effective and compelling presentation. | Get to know Prezi. It may take some time to learn the buttons/zoom/features, but once you do, you can make it work for you! |
| Visuals | Include appropriate visual images (and the appropriate number) to illustrate the topic. | Save images and videos to your computer then load them into your Prezi. Take photos or find copyright-free (shared) images from Flickrhttp://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/ and Google’s Life Magazine images @http://images.google.com/hosted/life |
| Mechanics | No spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. | Prezi doesn’t have spell check so proofread your presentation for errors. |
| Works Cited | Sources are listed in MLA format for paper, images, and video used in the presentation. | Prezi can’t reproduce your italics or underlines, but make sure you have correct format to give credit with author, title, dates! |
| Public Speaking | Prezi is used to enhance verbal information. | You’re not reading from the screen, you are using the screen to provide a framework for your presentation. |
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