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Shirley Fong
David HilaireAdolphe
Friday, September 13, 2013
In-Class Assignment: Prezi vs. Microsoft PowerPoint
Prezi Advantages:
More visual than PowerPoint and not linear as PowerPoint
Presets given such as themes & templates (easier to use for user)
Easy web access, no need to be carried on storage device
Freeware version makes it more accessible to users
Short Learning Curve
PreziDisadvantages:
Less control in details choice such as backgrounds, colors, etc
Lot of useless motion
Limited Printing options
Required payment to access to more features (Pro License)
Web based – internet connection is mandatory
Free version makes your document open to the public (must pay for your document to
be private)
PowerPointAdvantages:
vast array of background patterns, design templates plus transition and animation
effects that engage the audience
In addition to movement and color schemes, each tool allows for easy incorporation of
multimedia such as audio, video and images
seemingly endless possibilities when it comes to slide design
the ability for the user to print handouts of the slides allowing students to easily follow
along with the lecture
Slides allow advanced preparation of material, improving organization of the
presentation and giving means of showing information-rich content such as complex
tables, formulas, programs and diagrams

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PowerpointDisadvantages:
Lacks of visual dynamics in comparison to Prezi
Transition is less smooth than Prezi
Can be complex for first-time users or beginners
Long learning Curve
Sources:
1. Vividmethod.com/prezi-versus-powerpoint-for-presentation-visuals/
2. https://docushare.sunyit.edu/dsweb/Get/Document-196824/White_ThesisProject2.pdf
3. Prezi.com/pricingb/