Prezi

Presenting your Research using Prezi

Prezi, at http://www.prezi.com, is a free online tool to create a large canvas to see a spatial layout. Our goal is for you to present your research using new technology that produces a personalized interpretation of your learning. Examples from our classes: Sally Mann, American Architecture, World War II Medicine, Coco Chanel, Bipolar Disorder, Nuclear Weapons and how they Changed Warfare, Music on the Mind, Andy Warhol, Fall 2011 Comp Classes, Spring 2012 Comp Classes.

To Begin:

From http://www.prezi.com, choose "Sign up Now" and then the orange box that say, "Student/Teacher Licenses." Create an account using your school email address and www.ravenscroft.org to show we're part of a school. Choose the "Edu Enjoy" account. Check your email for confirmation and then you can get started.
Create a new Prezi!
- Insert text by double-clicking in an open area to get a text box.
- Insert images from your documents (no cutting and pasting).
- Edit by using the Transformation Zebra to make some objects bigger than others to show emphasis.
- Zoom into topics to develop ideas.
- Create relationships by connecting these ideas with the Path feature.
- You can always change colors by choosing "Colors and Fonts"
To collaborate, click on "Invite Editors" at the bottom of your Prezi and email the link to a partner.
See http://community.prezi.com for other tips and FAQs
See the Prezi manual and online tutorials at http://prezi.com/learn/

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Write - this is where you Edit

Show - this is where you View

When you click on Write and then click on a word, image, frame, line - it will bring up the Transformation Zebra.

The middle lines move it left/right/up/down.
The circle outside of the middle makes it bigger or smaller.
The outside dial will let you rotate on the axis.

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Before you present:
1. Make your Prezi and make sure it has a Title on the start screen
2. Make a note card or outline to step you through the path with any facts you might need to refer to
3. Practice going through the steps often, make any changes to create a nice flow and sequence
4. Unlock it to the Public, so it can be found by those searching on Prezi.com

	Goal	Tips
Content	Share the main ideas from the research paper showing notable insight and understanding of the topic.	Don’t read a list of tiny details, share the story of your research and your major findings.
Presentation	Use the strengths of Prezi to create an effective and compelling presentation.	Get to know Prezi. It may take some time to learn the buttons/zoom/features, but once you do, you can make it work for you!
Visuals	Include appropriate visual images (and the appropriate number) to illustrate the topic.	Save images and videos to your computer then load them into your Prezi. Take photos or find copyright-free (shared) images from Flickr http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/ and Google’s Life Magazine images @ http://images.google.com/hosted/life
Mechanics	No spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors.	Prezi doesn’t have spell check so proofread your presentation for errors.
Works Cited	Sources are given to let the viewer know about the works, images, and videos used in the presentation.	Prezi can’t reproduce your italics or underlines, but make sure you have correct format to give credit with author, title, dates! The best way to do this is with a simple URL below each image and video. For your Comp Paper, you simply cite your own paper as the source, so use the title of your paper as the title of your Prezi.
Public Speaking	Prezi is used to enhance verbal information.	You're not reading from the screen, you are using the screen to provide a framework for your presentation.

Rubric for Composition Research Paper Presentation using Prezi

	Category	4	3	2	1
Present- ation of Research Topic 40%	Content	Share the main ideas from the research paper showing insight and understanding of the topic.	Ideas from the paper are shared effectively but not completely.	Content is not complete, showing holes in the research or ability to share the whole story.	Main ideas are not clear and/or there are factual errors. No outline or structure.
	Introduction	Forecasts main points, giving thesis including Research Questions.	Adequate	Limited	Little to None
	Organization	Strong	Adequate	Limited	Little to None
	Transitions	Strong	Adequate	Limited	Little to None
	Clarity	Strong	Adequate	Limited	Little to None
	Conclusion	Concludes with discoveries and future of topic (when necessary)	Adequate	Limited Conclusion	Simply ends the presentation.
Content/ Design Principles 20%	Presentation	Uses the strengths of Prezi to create an effective and compelling presentation.	Presentation is attractive and easy to follow. Technology is used to share information in a new way.	Even though there are good parts, consistency is the problem as the presentation loses focus.	This presentation doesn’t hold the audience’s attention because of its lack of direction.
	Visuals	Includes appropriate visual images to illustrate the topic.	Some images were appropriate to topic.	Images were unrelated to topic.	Images were not used.
	Mechanics	Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and usage.	Minimal errors	Some errors	Multiple mechanical errors.
	Works Cited	Sources are listed by giving credit to the author of quotes, giving a URL for each video or image, and giving the title of the research paper as the title of the Prezi.	Some sources and/or URLs are missing	Many sources missing	No sources are cited.
Public Speaking 40%	Uses Prezi as a visual aid to the presentation	Prezi is used to enhance verbal information.	Adequate	Limited	Verbal input minimal.
	Eye Contact with Audience	Constant eye contact with all audience members	Adequate	Limited	Reading from note card or screen.
	Demeanor and dress	Dressing and acting professionally.	Adequate	Limited	Gum. Unprofessional remarks or attitude. Leaning on podium.
	Vocal Mannerisms	Uses a strong and distinct voice, varying pitch and tone. Pronounces words correctly.	Adequate	Limited	Uses words such as “uh, like, you know”

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Results from the surveying the first group of Prezi-makers!

Ravenscroft Library and English Dept. 2011