I have enjoyed investigating the Group 3 technologies - tools that can be used to present learning or information.
I have used Microsoft Powerpoint quite a bit in the past, though that has for the most part been for traditional, linear training or information presentations. I was especially interested in the Mouse Mischief application for Microsoft Powerpoint. The potential for this application is exciting, however the hardware requirements (eg. 25 2.4ghz wireless mice) might mean it is difficult to find the resources to implement it in the classroom. If we can get over that hurdle though, it's an exciting tool!
I also looked at Prezi, though this wasn't the first time I've visited the site. After having seen other presentations created using Prezi, I had previously investigated the tool, signed up for an account, and tried to create a presentation. Being used to Powerpoint, and inclined towards sequential learning, I found Prezi a little difficult to get used to. I appreciate the visual appeal of Prezi, and the fact that it has the potential to appeal to global learners. The security options are also appealing, since you can make the presentations fully public, or only available to invited persons. You can even invite others to edit the presentations, of course making that all important collaborative learning even more accessible.
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