2. The ability to zoom in and out on images and text helps students focus on what is important.
3. The ability to zoom in can also be used to expand on the meaning of a particular word, and clarify that meaning by associating the word with an image.
4. Teachers must be careful not to overuse the zoom and move functions. When used correctly they can be highly effective instructional tools; however, overusing these functions will decrease their effectiveness and may induce motion sickness.
5. Prezi goes beyond viewing images and diagrams, allowing students to dive in and explore.
6. Frames gather and collect information in any way a teacher prefers, allowing for a clear and concise means of presenting whole concepts.
7. Using Prezi, you can create a pathway but choose to leave it at any time to explore additional content. You can then return to your pathway, just as you do when your teaching.
8. As opposed to other tools like PowerPoint, which follows a traditional linear style of information presentation, Prezi allows teachers a greater level of flexibility and the ability to adapt to their students' curricular needs.
9. Images and videos can be embedded directly onto a Prezi presentation.
10. Prezi helps students see the bigger picture and understand relationships and sequences.
References:
http://prezi.com/rfsnedhqmhqa/thoughts-on-using-prezi-as-a-teaching-tool/
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