Below is the screenshot of my Prezi presentation and it can be found at the following URL: //prezi.com/0jkqalejli51/edit/#17_2617158
Reflection:
1. I found Prezi to be very different from Powerpoint. I feel like Powerpoint is a much more linear type of program. It brings you from slide to slide in a fairly straight-forward method. All actions in powerpoint are added to the desired elements on a given slide. In contrast, I found that Prezi uses a large campus to allow the user to zoom in and out of a selected area to focus on particular sections of information. In my opinion, Prezi is probably better at giving a look at the big picture that Powerpoint, while Powerpoint might be a little better at giving the detail.
I do think that Prezi's user interface leaves something to be desired. I feel like alot of time is spent in sizing information and placing information when it could be better served working on content. I am not sure that I enjoyed working in Prezi. In contrast, Powerpoint is quite easy to use; however, similar to most students I find Powerpoint to be somewhat overused and unstimulating to use.
2. I feel like Prezi could be used in a number of different teaching situations. The simple zooming ability of Prezi makes it a very useful tool for presenting information to a group. As a teacher, it could be very useful for walking through some information or presenting a concept to a class. Similarly, students could use this tool to present information about a topic or concept that they have researched. A bonus of using this software is that the zooming capability may also help out students with poor eyesight. Often students that cannot read the information being presented to not let you know.
3. I believe that Prezi can help students process information that they are having difficulty with because of its format. When presented correctly, Prezi has the ability to demonstrate a concept or several groups of information all on one screen to give students the big picture of a topic. Additionally, Prezi has the ability to take students focus to any one area of the big picture. As a result, I believe that the combination of logical organization and visual elements (images, videos, etc.) allow Prezi to help students learn complex topics.
Reflection:
1. I found Prezi to be very different from Powerpoint. I feel like Powerpoint is a much more linear type of program. It brings you from slide to slide in a fairly straight-forward method. All actions in powerpoint are added to the desired elements on a given slide. In contrast, I found that Prezi uses a large campus to allow the user to zoom in and out of a selected area to focus on particular sections of information. In my opinion, Prezi is probably better at giving a look at the big picture that Powerpoint, while Powerpoint might be a little better at giving the detail.
I do think that Prezi's user interface leaves something to be desired. I feel like alot of time is spent in sizing information and placing information when it could be better served working on content. I am not sure that I enjoyed working in Prezi. In contrast, Powerpoint is quite easy to use; however, similar to most students I find Powerpoint to be somewhat overused and unstimulating to use.
2. I feel like Prezi could be used in a number of different teaching situations. The simple zooming ability of Prezi makes it a very useful tool for presenting information to a group. As a teacher, it could be very useful for walking through some information or presenting a concept to a class. Similarly, students could use this tool to present information about a topic or concept that they have researched. A bonus of using this software is that the zooming capability may also help out students with poor eyesight. Often students that cannot read the information being presented to not let you know.
3. I believe that Prezi can help students process information that they are having difficulty with because of its format. When presented correctly, Prezi has the ability to demonstrate a concept or several groups of information all on one screen to give students the big picture of a topic. Additionally, Prezi has the ability to take students focus to any one area of the big picture. As a result, I believe that the combination of logical organization and visual elements (images, videos, etc.) allow Prezi to help students learn complex topics.
4. Below is a screenshot of a movie that explains binary code. The address to the site is: http://dev.emcelettronica.com/binary-60-seconds I believe this website is good for diverse learners because it helps to explain a tough concept with the use of visual examples and auditory explanation. I find that when someone else can explain a topic in a new way that is just a little different from how you might explain it, it is always helpful to students.
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