Workshop 10

Tuesday, May 5:  7:15 PM – 8:15 PM

Workshop Description: Rethinking Presentations – Prezi and Dynamic Narrative

An analysis and exploration of Prezi, an innovative Web 2.0 presentation tool, with discussion of its potential roles in the classroom. What do you get when you combine presentation software with a concept mapping tool, and add a bit of comic book flair to the mix? The answer: Prezi, a truly remarkable Web 2.0 tool that transforms what is meant – and what can be said – by online presentations. We’ll explore Prezi hands-on, and take a look at some of the possibilities it opens up for educators. We will also see how it fits in with other concepts, such as the “infinite canvas” in webcomics, and what this means for future work in media literacy and creation.

Prezi: http://prezi.com

Workshop Presenter: Dr. Ruben Puentedura

Dr. Ruben Puentedura, Founder and President of Hippasus, has implemented transformative applications of information technologies for over twenty years in educational institutions, hospitals, and arts organizations. He has worked with the MLTI since 2003, and is the creator of the SAMR model for selecting, using, and evaluating technology in education, as well as research on educational gaming and digital storytelling.

Recording of workshop: http://stateofmaine.na4.acrobat.com/p55348730/