Prezi is a neat site. I have been having a difficult time getting some of the text boxes moved around to where I would like them. I think it's OK now. As usual, I couldn't find a way to do fractions in a text box so I chose a different topic to cover. I did not try and paste in a document from word...maybe that would work? It didn't work well in Voicethread.
My presentation is on solving systems of equations using substitution. http://screencast.com/t/qToMLaHf
The link: http://prezi.com/hgqcmder3-ne/edit/#0_4049461
I like how visual the prezi program is, but I know I am more comfortable with PowerPoint just because I've used it longer. I like the transitions and music capabilites offered in PowerPoint also. I do, however, think the idea of kids being able to make these presentations without owning Office is important. I will be using this presentation in my Algebra class later this year as in introduction to section 7.2 in our book. I am thinking about the many different programs I can offer up to my students to make their own presentation for extra credit. This is most definitely on the list!
My 14 year-old son likes playing with the ZoomIt program...I can only imagine how a room full of kids will react when I can play like the FBI and zoom in on where two lines interesect or on a negative sign that often gets lost. I am sure I will use the ZoomIt program almost daily. My classroom is a long room and I put up answers on the front screen which is difficult for the kids in the back to see.
An example of my answer sheet, zoomed in: http://screencast.com/t/bYa9F6JSx6lo
I also like the ZoomIt timer! I like to give my students a set time to work on warm-up questions and very often, I loose track of time and I know it ends up costing them precious homework time.
http://screencast.com/t/UvPYvMsH
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