I have officially created my first Prezi! While I was familiar with this Web 2.0 tool prior to starting my tech class at Brock, it seemed far too daunting to actually attempt to make a Prezi. However, having developed greater confidence in my technology abilities and wanting to step outside of my comfort zone, I decided to take the plunge.
On my Edublog Miss Howes' Classroom Blog, you will find my Chemical and Physical Change Prezi. In line with the grade 5 Science and Technology curriculum, this presentation is intended to help students understand what chemical and physical changes are and how they are different. As part of this Prezi, I provide students with examples of chemical and physical changes in their home, and ask students to look for other examples to be shared with the class.
Initially, I found the process of making a Prezi to be quite tedious. However, like all of the Web 2.0 tools I've been introduced to, creating the presentation became easier over time. I particularly liked the ease with which you can search for images that are already approved for Prezi use and therefore you do not have to worry about copyright issues.
In the classroom, Prezi could serve many purposes. It could be used to create 'digital anchor charts' where the importance of concepts and the relationships between them can be demonstrated by the layout and movement of the presentation. Students can use Prezi to create their own presentations and because it's 'in the cloud', groups of students can collaborate in real-time from different locations. Teachers and students alike could create study guides on Prezi that could be viewed at home. Lastly, like most Web 2.0 tools, Prezi has multimedia capabilities; for that reason, this tool can be used across many disciplines.
Now that I've gained more experience with Prezi, I look forward to creating more presentations and introducing my students to this tool.
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