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Unit 2: Popular Assistive Technologies in Education- Prezi and Powerpoint

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Unit 2: Objectives and Purpose

  • Students will be able to identify the advantages & disadvantages of each platform by critically reading the provided articles
  • Students will be able to analyze the functionality, features and formats by exploring the provided reference's overview which is formatted in its respective presentation platform
  • Students will be able to assess the experience specific to each platform by completing the provided evaluation survey, creating an initial discussion post and developing arguments within peer discussion posts

The purpose of this unit is to investigate the two platforms in their respective formats. As a result, we will be able to learn the differences in impact on instruction and effects on student learning.

Introduction & At a Glance

Let's further investigate the popular presentation platforms, Powerpoint and Prezi. This unit's reading will enable you to formulate thoughts on advantages and disadvantages specific to each platform. The learning does not stop there! We will complete a "hands-on" exploratory activity in order to connect the reading with our own findings! After we have done so, we will evaluate each platform via Google survey. We will regroup and discuss our findings within the Padlet discussion board!

Lesson 1: What is Powerpoint? What is Prezi? How do their functions and interface make for different instructional experiences?

Activity 1: Critical Reading

Carefully read the following articles on each platform.

Click here for the article on Powerpoint

Click here for the article on Prezi

Assessment (Quiz): Once finished, provide short answers to the 12 questions based on the reading

Click here for the quiz

Unit 2: Quiz- 12 Short Answer Questions


Activity 2: Exploration of Platform's Interface and Format

Investigate the "how to guides" for each platform. The guides are formatted specifically in the platform type.

Copy and paste following URL for a Powerpoint on how to use Powerpoint: teacherworld.com/pptutorial.ppt

Click here for a Prezi on how to use Prezi


While browsing, take note of the following (note: we will go more in-depth during this unit's Padlet discussion forum):

  • What you liked/ disliked
  • What worked/ what did not
  • How these platforms are different/ similar
  • Which platform you prefer based off of this activity and new findings


Click here for the rating evaluation for each platform

Unit 2: Rating Evaluation


Activity 3: Initial Post and Peer Discussion

Complete inital post and peer responses on Padlet discussion board. https://padlet.com/ricci_tara/o7hirmf9u5oq


Find rubrics + grading criteria for posts below (helpful tip- make sure to carefully review before moving forward with activity):

Click here for the rubric for Initial Post

Click here for the rubric for Peer Response Post


New to Padlet? Do not fret! Click here to watch the tutorial video on how to add a post!

Unit 2: Padlet Discussion Board

A Look Ahead...

In the next unit, we will venture into the world of Prezi. In this unit we will explore the scientific evidence supporting Prezi instead of Powerpoint as an instructional device. We will take a look at different presentations and begin to design our very own Prezi!

Click here to see what's next!

Navigating the Course

Proceed to Unit 3: Design and Application of Prezi Presentation as Instructional Support Aid

Return to Integration and Application of Prezi in the Secondary Classroom | Unit 1: Self-Reflection and Experiences Using Supplemental Technology for Instruction | Tara Ricci

Extended Resources

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