Prezi

Prezi Assignment and Expectations

MSTI 131Introduction to

Educational TechnologyFall 2010

Prof. Nichole Heinsler

What is a Prezi?

Prezi is a web-based presentation application and storytelling tool that uses a single canvas instead of traditional slides. Text, images, videos and other presentation objects are placed on the infinite canvas and grouped together in frames. The canvas allows users to create non-linear presentations, where users can zoom in and out of a visual map. A path through different objects and frames can be defined, representing the order of the information to be presented. The presentation can be developed in a browser window, then downloaded so that an Internet connection is not needed when showing the presentation.

Prezi Assignment: Students will use the presentation application Prezi to create a “How-To” presentation which will teach something to your audience. Before creating their Prezi however each student must complete a well thought out template which will help focus and guide their presentation. The template categories are listed on the back. It is up to the student how to organize this information but they must bring this with them digitally to class next week.

Once the students are prepared with their template completed we can begin creating their Prezi next week in class.

Your “How-To” presentation must:

•Use Grouping to group to assemble common ideas into one general location.

•Use Layering to allow for text, fonts, frames, etc. to be showcased appropriately and professionally.

•Use Looping and Zooming appropriately to allow for scanning across your Prezi without distracting the

audience by being too fast or jerky

•Use Graphics appropriately to emphasize the text on your page

•Use Text boxes which include the script on the following page

•Be linked to the projects page of your Weebly.

Prezi Outline

PREZI TOPIC What your Prezi is about, the theme or subject of your talk.

CENTRAL IDEA In the thesis statement you describe in one sentence your purpose and topic. In our example: Packing

light for an international trip will mean freedom.

THE SUPPORTING MATERIALSWhat pictures, videos, and multimedia will you need?

INTRODUCTIONGet the Attention Start with a statement that catches the attention of

the listeners immediately. For example: Pack and then remove half!

How to Greet Them If your audience know who you are, and you are not being introduced, then you have to introduce yourself at this point in your presentation. And tell why you are the best person to teach about this topic.

Preview the Main PointsIntroduce in one sentence the main topics of your Prezi.

Tell What's In It for Them State why your presentation is useful to your listeners. Offer a benefit. Example: Packing light for an

international trip will mean flexibility and can avoid wrinkled clothes.

BODY SECTIONMain Point I Subpoint 1 Subpoint 2 Subpoint 3

Main Point II Subpoint 1 Subpoint 2 Subpoint 3

Main Point III Subpoint 1 Subpoint 2 Subpoint 3

CONCLUSIONSummary Recap the main points, steps or action

sequences.Closer Try to find a original sentence or eye-opener to help the audience remember your Prezi.

Prezi Rubric (10 pts)

CATEGORY 5 3 1 0

Background Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card and is appropriate for the topic.

Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card.

Background does not detract from text or other graphics.

Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page.

Text - Font Choice & Formatting

Font formats (e.g., color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content.

Font formats have been carefully planned to enhance readability.

Font formatting has been carefully planned to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read.

Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material.

Content - Accuracy All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors.

Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might be inaccurate.

The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate.

Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error.

Sequencing of Information Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the type of material that might be on the next card.

Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One card or item of information seems out of place.

Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional card or item of information seems out of place.

There is no clear plan for the organization of information.

Spelling and Grammar Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.

Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors.

Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings.

Presentation has more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors.

Use of Graphics All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation.

A few graphics are not attractive but all support the theme/content of the presentation.

All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation.

Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.

Originality Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.

Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.

Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on 1-2 cards.

Presentation is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought.

Effectiveness Project includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic. It is a highly effective study guide.

Project includes most material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the material but is lacking one or two key elements. It is an adequate study guide.

Project is missing more than two key elements. It would make an incomplete study guide.

Project is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies that make it a poor study guide.

Posture and Eye Contact Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.

Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.

Enthusiasm Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.

Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.

Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked.

Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented.