Prezi and Voicethread

Using 2.0 for collaboration in the classroom

Prezi vs. PowerPoint

Prezi• Saved Online• Can be accessed by any computer• Cannot use without internet• Multiple people can edit at the same

time• Videos and photos, pdf’s and

PowerPoints are inserted directly to Prezi

• Three dimensional presentation• App available to view on

smartphones and tablets• Free to sign up and use, requires an

email.

PowerPoint• Saved on hard drive or thumb drive

or email• Requires up do date Microsoft office• Only one person can edit the

PowerPoint• Videos and photos and pdf’s need

inserted links or saved files• One dimensional presentation• Clumsy to use/view on smartphones

and tablets• Microsoft office costs $ and

updates.

Getting started• Sign up with a valid Email. Confirmation sent instantly to your Email. • Click ‘New Prezi’• Either Choose a template (recommended for beginners) or start with

a Blank Prezi.

Using a Template• Paths and diagrams already included in Prezi• Flows and works similar to PowerPoint• Just add images and Content for each “Slide”

Adding to a Template

• You must unlock the Template to edit/add. • There is a lock on the right side of the screen,

click to unlock the canvas. • Now you can edit your path or slides.

• Path- the order in which your “slides” are viewed.

Editing and adding to a Template

• You must unlock the Template to edit/add. • There is a lock on the right side of the screen, click to unlock the canvas. • Now you can edit your path or slides.

• Path- the order in which your “slides” are viewed.

Changing the Frame• Click on the frame/slide• Change what you want the frame/slide to look like• Clicking on new frame will give you another slide, and add it to your path

• Note- Copy and paste only works on Prezi with Ctrl C and Ctrl V

Sharing/Collaborating

• Click on ‘Share’ button in the top right corner• On the drop down menu, click ‘Share Prezi’• A window will open with Privacy settings• Options (Private, hidden, public, Reusable)• BE AWARE OF PLAGAIRISM

Adding People to Edit

• You must type in the person’s Email they registered with PREZI.

• Select whether you want the person to be able to just view or edit the Prezi.

• Then click ‘Add’ and it will give them the rights to edit the same prezi.

• Let the Collaborating begin!

Hands On

• Sign up • Take 15-20 mins to work with Prezi. • Work by yourself or with a partner• Any questions or help just ask• Any future questions email me

peterkain@usd475.org

Presenting/Web 2.0

• People only see the ‘Path’ that you set.• Easily use Prezi for a Gallery Walk• Allows place for students and teachers to

comment. • Gives student feedback and ideas about their

work. • Must be logged into Prezi to Comment (makes

easy to monitor comments)

Voicethread vs. Prezi

Prezi• Saved Online• Can be accessed by any computer• Cannot use without internet• Multiple people can edit at the same

time• Videos and photos, pdf’s and

PowerPoints are inserted directly to Prezi

• Three dimensional presentation• App available to view on

smartphones and tablets• Free to sign up and use, requires an

email.

Voicethread• Saved Online• Can be accessed by any computer• Cannot use without internet• Multiple people can edit at the same

time• Images, documents, and videos are

inserted directly• Two dimensional presentation• Can add user’s voice and audio to the

presentation. • App available to view on smartphones

and tablets• Free to sign up and use, requires an

email.

Getting Started• Sign up with a valid Email• If your school uses Voicethread a lot, set up educator account• Click the ‘Create’ Tab to get started

Adding Pictures, Videos and Docs

Add any picture, video or document from:• Your computer• Website• Webcam• Camera• Camera from phone or tablet• Note when adding voice or video, your CPU will

ask you to access your camera and mic, YOU MUST CLICK ALLOW TO RECORD VIDEO OR AUDIO

Adding Your Voice (2.0)

You can add:• Text your comment• Draw on the images (great for math)• Use webcam to record a video comment• Use a microphone to record an audio

comment

Share/Collaborate

• Click on the ‘Share’ Button on the left• Click on the ‘Get a Link’ Button (make sure

that the boxes are checked to view and comment)

• Click on the ‘Copy the Link’ Button• Email, text, or type the link to another person• That person can now view and comment on

your Voicethread

Hands On

• Take 15-20 minutes to use Voicethread• Sign up• Share with someone in the room• Please ask questions• Any questions, Email peterkain@usd475.org