I have decided to utilize the Prezi application tool for my project on the Shenandoah Salamander. My reason is simple. By the time I have completed the major course assessment ofr SCIE 6662, my students will be embarking on their first research project and I will be able to guide them in using Prezi. Last year, I chose Googe Docs for their project.
So how do they compare?
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Category of Web 2.0 Program
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Ease of Use
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Special Features
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Reliability
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Learning Curve/availability of
training materials (tutorials)
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Equipment/technical
requirements
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Prezi
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Very easy to use
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Editing from remote locations, changes
are real-time, online storage
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Relies on internet
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Tutorials are available. Basic Prezi
presentations are easy to develop, but more complex will take time to learn.
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PC
& internet
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Google Docs
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Very easy to use
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Editing from remote locations, changes
are real-time, online storage
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Relies on internet
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Tutorials are available. Easier to use
than Prezi. Less of a learning curve.
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PC & internet
Maximum size 10MB
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Category of Web 2.0 Program
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Potential for collaboration
and file sharing
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Cost of Use
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Accessibility from home,
school, or classroom
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Multi-media capabilities (such
as animation, sound, video elements)
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Engagement/ motivational
Factors
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Prezi
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You choose who to share it with.
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Free
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Portable by internet access
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Allows for embedding of files,
hyperlinks
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Allows for more creativity
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Google Docs
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You choose who to share it with.
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Free
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Portable by internet access
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Allows for image insertion, videos,
animation
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Power point presentation
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For those of you that are not familiar with either, I found a great website that will walk you through each phase of development.
http://www.uni.edu/coe/ci/240-020/documents/labpdfs/GoogleDocs-Prezi.pdf
This document will allow you to set up your project and insert videos, music, hyperlinks, and so much more.
