ROP Web Design

Week of Monday, October 20, 2013

Objective

• Today you will learn about a new type of presentation tool – Prezi.

• Define, understand and demonstrate a Prezi presentation.

About Grades . . .

• First Quarter Grades are in Aeries.

• Is your grade low? Do you wish it was higher? Do you even care? If the answer is yes . . . see Mr. Briggs at lunch today in F5.

• We will discuss “possibilities” for grade improvement.

• Do not forget or procrastinate.

Project Timeline

• Monday: Intro to Prezi. Read articles and answer questions.

• Tuesday: Gather research for your assigned topic.

• Wednesday-Thursday: Put your Prezi Presentation together. Your Prezi must be completed by the end of the period on Thursday. Email Prezi URL to Mr. Briggs by Thursday.

• Friday: Evaluate each other’s Prezi. Graded.

Homework for Monday

• Due Tuesday.

• Read the articles on this presentation. Watch the videos too.

• Label papers Prezi. Follow the directions and answer the questions on this presentation.

Assignment: What’s Prezi?

Label : Prezi• Write out questions. Answer them. They’re due the end of the period.

1. How is Prezi different than PowerPoint?

2. How can Prezi be used effectively by a student presenter?

3. read the article 10 Tools Challenge: Prezi. In your own words, fully explain five limitations that presenters face with Prezi.

What’s Prezi?

• Prezi is a web-based presentation application and storytelling tool that uses a single canvas instead of traditional slides.

• exploring and sharing ideas on a virtual canvas

• cloud based

• free form – no slides – non-linear

• easily adaptable to ipad and smart devices

• Example One Example Two

Prezi (Step 1)

• Go to http://prezi.com

• sign up for Prezi (free)

• Begin by looking through the interface

Prezi Support (Step 2)

• Read - Prezi for Dummies Cheat Sheet

• Read - Wiki Help: How to use Prezi

• Watch the video to get started - click here.

Starting Research (Step 3)

• Match your number to the research topic. No trading. No changes. Do not ask.

• Create a folder in Documents > October > Prezi

• Gather research from at least three different sources.

• Find relevant pictures. Save them in Prezi folder.

• Find at least one Youtube video. Save URL.

• Background music and voice overs are optional. Save as necessary in Prezi folder.

• Save all URL’s from research, pictures, audio/video sources.

Making the Prezi (Step 4)

• Choose custom or template.

• Include a minimum of 5 frames.

• Set paths and nesting to make the site interesting and usable.

• Your Prezi should actually teach the viewer about your assigned topic. Buffoonery like game playing or off-task behavior will result in a great deduction of points.

• No jolly spidys or moonwalkers!

Match your number to the topic below

1. Video Game Development (home consoles)

2. History of the Dodgers (baseball)

3. All About Monster Trucks

4. Current Fashion (clothes) Trends

5. The Rise of One Direction (Band)

6. The Top 5 Moments in Sports - Olympics

7. History and Mission of P.E.T.A.

8. Visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza

9. Life of a Rock Star: Justin Bieber

10.Who is Slim Shady?

11.Planning a Trip to Mexic0 (5 must sees)

12.Are Organic Foods Worth the Extra Price?

13.Music Genre: Popularity of Indie

14.Marilyn Manson’s Life and Career

15.Once in a Lifetime: Trip to Brazil

16.Animatronics to Robotics: How Far We’ve Come?

17.The US Space Program: Apollo Missions

18.Guy’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives (5 favorite eats)

19.5 Notorious American Gangsters

Match your number to the topic below

20. My Favorite TV Shows

21. Top 5 Scariest Movies Ever Made

22. A Crime Never Solved: Black Dahlia Murder

23. American Halloween Traditions

24. Post Secret (Frank Warren)

25. Harlem Renaissance: Is the Spirit Still Alive?

26. Pop Culture (1960 – 2000’s)

27. History of Rap Music (from Grand Master Flash to Ma$e)