Prezi and Voicethread
Using 2.0 for collaboration in the
classroom
Prezi vs. PowerPoint
Prezi
PowerPoint
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• 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.
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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.
Getting started
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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
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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
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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.
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Path- the order in which your “slides” are viewed.
Changing the Frame
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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
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Note- Copy and paste only works on Prezi with Ctrl C and Ctrl V
Sharing/Collaborating
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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
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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
Voicethread
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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.
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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
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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
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Take 15-20 minutes to use Voicethread
Sign up
Share with someone in the room
Please ask questions
Any questions, Email peterkain@usd475.org