Video 2

This is a video demonstrating the difference in the two prezis I made.

Using Video in the Classroom

Film may be used in many different ways in the classroom.

1.  Students may make videos to present information to the class.  This will keep students at a certain time limit when presenting.  This will also help students that are a little shy since they can just press play and then don't have to say anything to the class.

2.  Teachers can use video in the classroom to keep students engaged.  

3.  Videos are great when using a substitute teacher. 

4.  Videos can also be seen outside of the classroom when students need the material presented multiple times.  

Video 1

Geology
This video rocks.

Astrobiology Presentation Prezi Style on Prezi

Using a Prezi in the classroom

Making a Prezi can be a really fun way to present material in the classrrom.  Here are some Prezi tips and ideas teachers can use.

1.  A Prezi can be more aesthetically pleasing than a powerpoint.  This helps keep students engaged. 
2.  Material can be group together to emphasize certain things in the lecture. 
3.  Using a Prezi to show your powerpoint slides will make the powerpoint flow better.
4.  Creating the presentation directly in Prezi can also allow for more creativity than powerpoint.
5.  Let your students play around with doing a Prezi.  They will enjoy it too.

Astrobiology Presentation on Prezi

Using Powerpoint in the Classroom

Powerpoint can be a powerful tool in the classroom, but it can also distract from student learning.  Here are some tips to make powerpoint more effective for teaching.
1.  Be willing to pause the presentation to let students make predictions and have class discussion.
2.  Use images in your powerpoint since this is a visual tool anyway.
3.  Make your slides available to your students.  Especially any students that might need the extra time to look at them.
4.  Do not try to put too much information in one slide.  Spread it out to make it easy to read.
5.  Never just read your slides.