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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