I love Prezi in theory, but I am too much of a perfectionist to use it on a regular basis. However, I had a free day and dedicated it to making a Prezi for the 6th grade novel Pobre Ana. The concept of reading a novel (even if it is a mere 39 pages) intimidates many students. The Prezi breaks it down into manageable chunks will pictures to illustrate.
Another teacher who saw the Prezi made the comment:
“This is so cool! It’s sort of like an interactive book with fun pictures. It’s the modern version of the pop-up book.”
I like the comparison of the Prezi to a modern pop-up book. Additional Prezis might be created to go along with the chapter, but at 4+ hours of labor per chapter that is a huge investment of time.
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You do amazing work with technology and you are so generous with your time and your finished products! I hope other teachers follow your lead and help finish Pobre Ana.
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