Choosing the right tool: Prezi Vs PowerPoint

Which is the right tool for you?Prezi Vs PowerPoint

How to choose?

Both tools rock …

Both softwares incorporate

images sounds

videos text charts

(if used correctly)

So first some similarities:

For an interactive presentation.

More similarities Both are used by all kinds of

people: Business people Students

First let’s take a closer look at Prezi

Free, if you don’t mind your Prezis being public (Unless you upgrade or have an educational account)

Sensation of being more fluid and visual

Web based (work from any computer, tablet, etc.)

Collaboration feature helps when working with others

Non-linear navigation

Short learning curve (if you give it a real chance)

Prezi

Pros

If you go nuts with the zoomable features, you can make people dizzy. (Use grouping and frames to avoid)

Limited printing options.

Web based (when you have internet, unless you upgrade)

Animation feature and becom too much and not be as cool after about 10 presentations.

There is a learning curve.

Prezi

Cons

Now PowerPoint…

More features and options in latest versions

PowerPoint animations can impact a crowd.

Linear slide format and design (some prefer it).

More people are familiar with the format, which usually means they prefer it.

No learning curve.PowerPoint

Pros

Animation is not as smooth as Prezi.

If not used well comes out as boring to the audience.

Usually only the most common features are used (about 10%)

Linear slide format (finding a slide after you’ve passed it could be a hastle)

PowerPoint

Cons

Now, which one to use?

First a warning...

Independent of the tool you use to give your presentation,

the result will rely soley on your ability to plan and

include meaningful content.

Have you figured out which is best for you?

Prezi Great for presentations that

need: To look at tha big picture –

details To skip back and forth Map-like layouts Brainstorming Timeline Whiteboard effect

PowerPoint Great for presentations that

need to explain: Reports Step-by-step ideas Processes Linear Numbers and data

Things to remember

• Don’t overuse animations (or zooming in Prezi’s case)

• Focus on the content. Don’t get so wrapped up in the tool and all the cool fun stuff you can do with it, that you forget the most important part: meaningful content.

Finally…

You can mix and match based on

your presentation. You don’t HAVE to choose just one.

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