1. A Review of Prezi for TOP Elite Training
By
Group BULLDOGS

2. “The nightmare of every presenter
is an unresponsive audience. Don't
miss these tips for turning a
disaster into a glorious
presentation moment.”
–Prezi Google + Update

3. What is Prezi?
 Cloud-based presentation application
 Storytelling tool
 Enables user(s) to:
 create non-linear presentations
 zoom in and out of a visual map
 create a path through different objects
 add 3D backgrounds
 add frames to represent the order of the information to
be presented
 publish

4. Capabilities- See it in ACTION!

5. What’s the difference?
Prezi PowerPoint
Single, infinite canvas Slides
Linked presentation (sequence) draws
attention to words, sentences, or
paragraphs
Slides run in sequence, but are not linked
Text can be formatted in many ways
(columns, bulleted, chunked paragraphs,
resemble newspaper/magazine page
designs, pull quotes, marginal glosses,
headers and footers)
Text can be added, but only certain ways
(No highlighting)
Requires more than typical knowledge Is very simple to use
Images can be inserted in horizontal,
vertical, or awkward angles
Images can be inserted and moved, but
only certain ways
Web-based- requires internet Application based- requires program
installation ($)

6. Getting Started
 Create an account (free!)
 http://prezi.com/pricing/edu/
 Verify your e-mail & set up a password
 Sign in and start building a Prezi!

7. How to Create a Prezi
 Click the new Prezi frame
in the middle of the screen.
 You can choose a template
if you wish. It is probably a
good idea to use a template
if you are new to Prezi.

8. Adding Text/Images
 If you chose a template,
several frames
containing text boxes
will be provided for you.
 If you need more frames,
use the add frame
button.
 To add more text, just
click and start typing
anywhere.
 We can also add images
using the insert button
at the top of the screen.

9. Setting a Path
 Finally, we set our path
through the Prezi.
 The left side of the screen
displays the current path.
 To change the order, just
click and drag the slides.
 To add a frame to the path,
use the add frame button,
place and size it, then right
click and choose add
frame.

10. Presenting Using Prezi
 You can click Present in the upper right corner at any
time to see what your Prezi looks like so far.
 Click the X in the upper right corner to save and close
your Prezi. The next time you sign in, it will be listed
with your other Prezis.
 If you want to download a back up copy, click
download on the page you see after clicking the X.

11. Pros and Cons Overview
Overall Prezi has some very nice features that allow for
more dynamic and spontaneous knowledge sharing in
an interactive environment, but for a self-paced online
class or similar medium a more simple and popular
format such as PowerPoint may be beneficial due to the
steep learning curve and the inherent limitations of
editing images and text formatting within Prezi.

12. Prezi Pros and Cons
Pros Cons
 Online content (Prezis) can be always
available and dynamic
 Non-linear presentation format allows
for logical links between topics to be
visualized more easily
 Because of the non-linear format,
presenting material can be more
spontaneous and interactive, as the
presenter is not forced to follow a
specific order
 The UI is not seen as friendly for
development of instructional presentations
 Limited image editing and color selections
for text
 Prezi has a steep learning curve compared
to competitive products such as PowerPoint
 As a direct comparison to PowerPoint, it
has been seen as encouraging changing
presentation format rather than content
without improving either
 If too extreme the constant zooming and
panning can lead to a feeling of motion
sickness in the audience. Also not able to
manage transition speed to minimize the
effect
 Creating handouts or offline material
requires an upgraded license, which has an
annual subscription cost

13. Tips And Best Practices For
Using Prezi
 Choose your design theme early.
 Design big and use changes of scale.
 Design to minimize fast motion.

14. Consider Your "Content"
 The message & structure are key considerations when
building your Prezi.
 Break up your information into key talking points.

15. Create A "Blueprint"
 Sketch a basic outline or rough draft before building
your presentation to make it easier.
 The best presentations are well organized from the
start.

16. References and Sources
 http://prezi.com/dgnep_dcefsi/review-of-slideshare-voice-thread-and-prezi/
 Review of Slideshare, Voice Thread, and Prezi, Brent Steiner, 30 October 2012
 http://www.joachim-scholz.com/academipad/2012/02/18/why-prezi-wont-revolutionize-your-presentations/
 Why Prezi won’t revolutionize your presentations, Dr Ekant Veer PhD, February 18, 2012
 http://digitalhumanitiesseminar.ua.edu/work/tool-reviews/prezi-tool-review-nelson/
 Prezi Tool Review, Cassandra Nelson, February 6, 2013
 http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/challenging-the-presentation-paradigm-prezi/22646
 Challenging the Presentation Paradigm: Prezi, Ethan Watrall, August 19, 2009
 https://plus.google.com/+prezi/posts
 Prezi. Google + Update: October 21, 2014.
 http://www.atomiclearning.com/prezi
 Atomic Learning. Prezi Training.
 http://ualr.edu/kmkuralt/prezi_project/Prezi_vs_PowerPoint.htm
 University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Prezi vs. Powerpoint.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsyinM0K650#t=35
 Prezi. This is the Moment.
 http://facultynet.matc.edu/tltnewsletter/mar12/page1.htm
 7 Best Practices for Making Great Prezi Presentations, Megan Hamilton, March 12.
 http://prezi.com/2dqmxifgxohh/best-practice-classroom-workshop/
 Best Practice – Classroom Workshop, Kathy Dubrovsky, November 5, 2013
 http://dansteer.wordpress.com/tag/prezi-best-practices/
 Prezi structure is essential…or “Why most Prezi users should be SHOT,” Dan Steer, December 6.