Presentation+Tools

toc (What presentation tools are and what they do)

=About= (History, including PowerPoint and such)

=Specific Tools=

Google Drive
Google Drive is an online service for creating, managing, editing, and collaborating on documents, which includes a presentation service. For more information about Google Drive specifically, see the Google Drive page.

Prezi
Prezi is a dynamic online presentation and storytelling tool launched in 2009. It allows users to present data in charts and organizers, and to zoom in and out of information. You virtually store your Prezis online with a username and password protected account, and can access and edit them anytime online.

In order to create a Prezi, a user must first make an account. Once signed in, click "new prezi" to open a new window and begin creating. First, choose a template. This can serve as a metaphor for the overall message of the presentation, such as climbing a mountain to reach a goal, or a branching tree to show growth. This template can be changed at any time once selected. Once in the editing section, you can zoom in and out of your Prezi by scrolling with the scroller on your mouse, and click anywhere to add text. Clicking "Add Frames or Arrows" at the top navigation bar will display options to add more frames to your Prezi, or arrows to visually connect frames. Clicking "Insert" will give you options to add video, music, images, and more. Clicking "Template" allows you to change the template you originally selected, as well as change and customize the theme of the frames, arrows, fonts, and background.
 * How to Use**

Listed below are specific tools and features of Prezi and how to use them or watch here to see a demonstration.

Creating a Prezi
1. Login or create an account. 2. Click the blue box entitled "+ New Prezi." 3. Choose a template from the pop-up list. 4. This will create your new Prezi and allow you to beging editing.

Adding Elements
Elements hold the content of your presentation.

Adding Text
1. Click anywhere on your Prezi to add text. 2. A text box will pop up. Use the tools in the box to edit your text's color, alignment, size, etc.

Adding Pictures
1. At the top of the page, click the "Insert" tab. 2. Click the "Image..." tab from the drop-down menu. 3. A pop-up box will appear. You can either add an image from a Google Images link or you can add an image from your own computer. 4. The image will appear on your Prezi. Click on it and hold down to drag it around your presentation and place it where you want it. 5. Use the tiny boxes in the corners of the image to resize it. Click the "Delete" tab to delete.

**Adding Video**
1. At the top of the page, click the "Insert" tab. 2. Click the "YouTube Video" tab. 3. Paste the link of the YouTube video you want to embed and press "Insert." 4. The video will appear on your Prezi. Click on it and hold down to drag it around your presentation and place it where you want it. 5. Use the tiny boxes in the corners of the image to resize it. Click the "Delete" tab to delete.

Adding Music
1. At the top of the page, click the "Insert" tab. 2. Click the "Add Background Music" tab. 3. Select a song file from your computer. Generally, an .mp3 file is best. 4. The music file will appear on the left of your screen under the "Edit Path" button. The music will play to it's end for your presentation. 5. Press "Done" to keep the music. Press "Delete" to remove the music.

Adding Symbols, Shapes, and Diagrams
1. At the top of the page, click the "Insert" tab. 2. Click either "Symbols & Shapes" or "Diagrams." 3. Select the image that you want and press "Insert." 4. Use the tiny boxes in the corners of the image to resize it. Click the "Delete" tab to delete.

Adding Frames
1. At the top of the page click the "Frames & Arrows" tab. 2. Click the "Add Frame" tab. This will add a frame to your presentation.

Editing the Path
The path is the order in which your presentation zooms in and out of your information. You can change this by editing the path. 1. On the left side of the screen, there is a column that numbers your slides. To move a slide, click on it and hold down then move it to the position that you want it in. 2. You can also change the lines of the path the Prezi will take by moving the lines on the Prezi itself. This is slightly more complicated and frustrating than simply moving the slides on the left column, however.

Sharing & Presenting
There are multiple ways to share your presentation. You can invite someone else to edit it, start an online presentation, share on Facebook, or download it as a .pdf file. 1. On the top right corner of the page click the "Share" tab. 2. Choose your sharing option. 3. If you want a link to your Prezi, click the "Save" icon on the left side of the page and then click the "Exit" icon on the right side of the screen. 4. Scroll down and press the "Share" button under your presentation. A link will appear for you. You can then select the way you want to share your Prezi, whether it's embedding a custom HTML or supplying a link.

PowerPoint
PowerPoint is a (non-free) presentational software provided by Microsoft.

=Implementation Ideas=

English

 * On Prezi, use the "hill" template on to show the progression of the story, with the climax at the top.
 * On Prezi, use a picture of a character or cover of a book as a background, and zoom in so the picture is no longer clear. Use the zoomed-in background to write trivia questions, and reveal the answer at the end with a dramatic zoom-out.

Mathematics

 * On Prezi, display a math problem and zoom in on each individual step while you explain it.

Science

 * On Prezi, use the "tree" template on to zoom in on parts of the tree to give information about their anatomy and processes.
 * On Prezi, use the "steps" template to explain the steps of an experiment, or even the scientific method.
 * On Prezi, use a picture of an organism or plant as a background and zoom into different parts of them to give a more detailed description.

Social Studies

 * Use the "earth" template to zoom in on parts of the world and give information of their political system, economy, culture, etc.
 * Use Prezi to make a virtual timeline, zooming into different dates and pictures to make an eye-catching presentation of time-sensitive information.

=Opinions & Feedback=
 * General**
 * An internet connection is required to create a Prezi and access the website.
 * Free for educators and students.
 * A little more difficult to use than other presentation software but easy to use once you've learned.


 * English**
 * Mathematics**
 * Science**
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 * Social Studies**