This document compares the presentation software PowerPoint and Prezi. It finds that while PowerPoint is widely available and can add a professional touch, it has a learning curve and may be cost prohibitive. Prezi, on the other hand, is web-based and free to use online, making it easier for novice users. Though its templates can be limiting, Prezi allows for collaboration and sharing presentations anywhere. Based on Prezi's lower costs, easier use, and collaborative features, the document recommends Prezi for the school's needs in helping students meet instructional goals.

1. PowerPoint Prezi
Publisher Microsoft Prezi Inc.
Ease of Use;
Basic Tasks easily
learned and intuitive
The program is easy
enough after multiple uses
however it is most
effective for a more
advanced audience.
Web based and geared
toward the novice user. It
is more friendly to those
with less than advanced
publishing skills.
Graphic elements
easy to apply and lend
Many ways to add
graphics though can be a
challenge.
Multiple ways for the
novice user to add
advanced looking
images and graphics.
Advanced features
available and
accessible
Available and accessible
with a little effort from the
user.
Available but not as “up
front” as expected from a
web based product.
Tutorials Available through the
software itself.
Available as a web
resource.

2. Presentation Software Comparison
PowerPoint
Pro Con
Prezi
Pro Con
Program
availability
Widely
available and
runs on various
platforms
Maybecost
prohibitiveif
purchasedas
partoftotal
officepackage.
Web-based.
Availablefree
onanyPC
withan
internet
connection
More
advanced
features
require
paymentto
access.
Usefulness Softwarecanadd
a“professional”
touchto
presentations
Thereisa
learningcurve
inorderto
makeuseofall
functions
Presentations
areeasily
createdusing
readymade
templates.
Templatescan
belimiting
and“zoom”
featurecanbe
overlyused.
Ability to meet
instructional goal
Informationcanbe
disseminatedina
clearandconcise
presentation.
Studentscanbe
lulledintoa
falsesenseof
instruction.
Collaboration.
Presentations
canbeshared
anywhere.
Collaborative
sessionsrely
onavailable
internetfeed.

3. Presentation Software
Recommendation
Based on features of the evaluated presentation software, I would
recommend the school use Prezi for its needs. I base this
recommendation on the following:
1. Cost of software against budgetary concerns.
2. Ease of use with a noticeably less training requirement.
3. Collaborative feature valuable for classroom instruction.
4. Software can be used across multiple system platforms.
The use of this program will help the instructor better enable the
student to be successful with their educational goals concerning
the use of presentation software.