I think PowerPoint is better used for detailed, in-depth information and Prezi for more general, free flowing ideas. I just had a general knowledge about PowerPoint before this module and have been amazed to find out all the special effects than are available for slides. I really like how easy it is to embed videos in Prezi and did not realize this is not possible in PowerPoint.
But the most important point I have to offer about the two tools is that Prezi is much better suited for a child who has a certain kind of learning style - a style that is not linear. This is the child who likes to get the “big picture” first and then see how the parts are related. Students really enjoy making Prezis for research projects. It lets them be more creative, as opposed to putting information on slides in numerical order.
I liked your PowerPoint and I'm about to view your Prezi to compare. I agree though, Prezi feels very "free flowing" even in the style of presentation versus a PowerPoint which is very structured and even presents information as such.
ReplyDeleteI didn't even think how kids would love to use something like Prezi where it's so...flashy and slick. What a great tool for them!
I plan to use the Prezi with my younger students. I know that the second and third graders will love it! I will give an update on my blog for how it works out!
ReplyDeleteFree-flowing! Yes, I was trying to figure out how to describe Prezi and free flowing is the perfect two words to describe it's use.
ReplyDeleteA Prezi really is great for showing relations between objects; the big picture as you say and all the parts of that picture.
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