Prezi

· What is the tool?

Prezi is a web-based presentation tool using a map layout and zooming to show contextual relationships. It is used for presentations, much like powerpoint. However, it is a lot more dynamic.

· How can it be used?

Prezi can be used in many ways. It would be a great tool in the class room. Many teachers use power point to teach lessons, but the best new thing is prezi. With Prezi teachers could make presentations where you can zoom in and out across a large canvas like a white bord(no slides), motion paths, images, and video. Click this link to find out more information on using Prezi in the classroom.

· What are the advantages and disadvantages of this tool?

Advantages

Advantage # 1-It is easy and quick!

Advantage #2- It is cool!

Advantage #3-It is all on one page...no slides!

Disadvantages

Disadvantage #1-You have to have the internet

Disadvantage #2-If your presentation has a lot of pictures, it may take a while. Since Prezi is on the internet any photo you use must be uploaded.

Disadvantage #3-You can't change font or the background colors...yet! I'm sure that will change soon.

· Who is the audience for this tool?

The Audience can be anyone! As mentioned earlier, it would be a great tool for the classroom. Students K-12 can benefit if their teacher uses a Prezi.

· You can learn more about this tool by going to the following links:

Prezi How To and Learn Prezi

· What is your opinion on the usefulness of this tool?

I believe Prezi has the potential to be very useful in making innovative presentations. I think it is something that may take getting used to, but in the end it is worth it.