Most, if not all, teachers have used PowerPoint to design and present information to their students. Hence, most teachers are aware of the advantages and disadvantages of PowerPoint in the classroom. PowerPoint allows teachers to create multimedia learning experiences for their students and enables students to present their learning in a variety of ways. However, linear presentations such as those created in PowerPoint limit teacher and student flexibility and discourage exploration. Slide shows may be more high-tech than the filmstrips of yesteryear, but if they are used too frequently, they can elicit the same flatline responses from students as their predecessors.
Enter Prezi! Prezi is a new, web-based application for presentation design. Prezi is not a slide show; it is a powerful Web 2.0 tool for creating multidimensional learning experiences. The best way to introduce Prezi and its capabilities is with a Prezi. Explore this presentation to learn more about Prezi.
