Benefits of Powerpoint in Education

As teachers, why should we use powerpoint in out classrooms?

1. The animation can help to keep kids interested
2. We can narrate each presentation
3. If kids miss a day we can post a narrated powerpoint for them
4. For linear learners powerpoint is easy to follow
5. Unlike Prezi, you can add sound to Powerpoint
6. It is easy to print out note sheets for students from powerpoint
7. Most children are familiar with Powerpoint and its layout
8. It is a good way to display pictures
9. You can add dialogue boxes
10. There are a lot of great theme options that make it easy!

Benefits of Prezi in Education Settings

1.  Alot of movement

2.  Ability to share with a large group

3.  The meeting feature allows multiple users to edit it at the same time

4.  The marker feature allows you to circle and highlight important features

5.  The zoom feature lets you focus in on certain topics

6.  The versatility

7.  Keeps peoples focus longer than powerpoint

8.  Non Linear slide arrangement

9.  Looks more professional than powerpoint

10.  Allows endless creativity!