Prezi as a valuable teaching tool

Prezi as a Valuable Teaching ToolPresented by Mandy Fueston

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Why Prezi?

How to use Prezi in the Classroom by Paul Hillhttp://prezi.com/rfsnedhqmhqa/thoughts-on-using-prezi-as-a-teaching-tool/

How to Use Prezi in the Classroom

Technology Productivity ToolsStudents:a. use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.b. use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative worksTechnology Communication ToolsStudents:b. Use a variety of media and formats to communicate

information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences

National Educational Technology Standards for Students

Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessmentsa. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.c. Customize and personalize learning activities that address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resourcesModel Digital Age Work and Learningc. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats

National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers

Prezi is valuable in many ways, such as presenting science or social studies concepts or to extend literature. Collette Casselini regularly has student celebrate books they have read by using Prezi. In addition, Casselini creates book trailers using Prezi to create excitement about a new book in her classroom collection or about a book study the students are about to embark on (Kimmel, 2012).

How to Use in the Classroom

Russell Tarr uses Prezi in his classroom introduce social studies topics. He “combines images, worksheets, text and video clips” (Tarr, 2009). An example of a presentation is found at http://prezi.com/72171

Paul Hill demonstrates a

How to Use in a Classroom cont’d…

Kimmel, S. (2012). Deep reading: Using technology to engage, connect, and share. Library Media Connection, 30, 10-12.

Tarr, R. (2009). Web 2.0 in the history classrroom. History Review, 65, 26.

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