I explored several different tools to use for my own research projects. As I explored the different sites I
wanted to incorporate presentations tools that I could use with my students. I wanted something that
anyone could use. I really like the Microsoft program that I have used in the past for power points,
presentations, etc. I have also found through my exploration that there are three of them that I will like
to learn more about. The following three are those programs, though I find myself leaning more
towards Preezo and Prezi because they are more affordable, and a tool that I could use in the
classroom.
PreZentit: create presentations, could be private or public. Each one has its own web address, you do not need a internet connection to download or to present. Editing is easy and web pages are HTML format. You have to sign up to use. I signed up, I realized that you had to make a power point using a different method and download it. It was fairly easy, though I do know if this is what I want.
Preezo: Create professional quality presentations. Access them from any computer. Reuse images or the content of entire slides from easy to use galleries. Collaborate on a centralized web document. This site allow you to use different programs like Corel Word Perfect 5, cost is $299.99 with an upgrade of $199.99. I have used Corel programs before and found them to be great, but sometimes confusing for those individual not technology smart, like me. I don’t think I would use this one.
Prezi: Create maps of texts, images, videos, PDFs, drawings and present in a nonlinear way. Move beyond the slide. You are able to use this tool in the classroom, with your students once you teach them the format, Able to develop and present live to colleagues. I like this program. The cost of it starts at $59 to $159.00 giving you more options. I still need to examine this more, by talking to other colleagues about if they have had any issues with any of these three.
Resources:
Website: Web 2.0 Cool Tools for Schools—Presentation Tools http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/Presentation+Tools
Preezo, http://preezo.com/
Prezi-The Zooming Presentation Editor, http://prezi.com/
Barbara as an educator you can get the enjoy version of Prezi for free you just have to to use your school email address to sign up with. How did you find the ease of use in Prezi?
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