Presentation helpful hints...

I sent a note to seniors about some good hints while using Prezi, but same advice apply to PowerPoint presentations too. Please read this over and keep them in mind whenever you assign a presentation in your class.

1. Cite your image sources! Unless images are saved from Creative Commons (free to use) you should always jot down or save the web address where the image comes from. You can list these references in your Prezi by grouping them in a frame and making it small. Perhaps put it last in your "path" or show it just upon request. If you intend to share your Prezi in the public galleries, you MUST cite your images!

2. Think beyond images/photos: search Google Images for cartoons or maps. Use Wordle to create, snip and save an image of a word cloud that contains key words and emphasizes the most important. Use Google Earth to save an image of a country, town, street-level image. Use the arrows that come with Prezi to create flow. You can even use Comic Life to make a quick illustration.

3. Video clips: less is more sometimes. if you embed YouTube video, remember that you don't have to play the whole thing. Maybe you just want to show the first half or last third during your presentation. That's great too!

Hint: the Snipping tool is part of Accessories on Windows 7's programs. Macs have a tool that does this too. If you don't know how to use it, ask a friend or see me. It's a huge time saver and no-brainer.