Know how to use PowerPoint and Prezi, but never really know which one you should use. This will walk you through the pros and cons of each, plus it'll guide you in the right direction as to which tool is the best for you.
3. Both tools rock …
Both
softwares
incorporate
images
sounds
videos
text
charts
(if used correctly)
So first some similarities:
For an interactive
presentation.
6. Free, if you don’t mind your Prezis
being public (Unless you upgrade or
have an educational account)
Sensation of being more fluid and visual
Web based (work from any computer,
tablet, etc.)
Collaboration feature helps when
working with others
Non-linear navigation
Short learning curve (if you give it a real
chance)
Prezi
Pros
7. If you go nuts with the zoomable
features, you can make people dizzy.
(Use grouping and frames to avoid)
Limited printing options.
Web based (when you have internet,
unless you upgrade)
Animation feature and becom too much
and not be as cool after about 10
presentations.
There is a learning curve.
Prezi
Cons
9. More features and options in latest
versions
PowerPoint animations can impact a
crowd.
Linear slide format and design (some
prefer it).
More people are familiar with the
format, which usually means they
prefer it.
No learning curve.
PowerPoint
Pros
10. Animation is not as smooth as Prezi.
If not used well comes out as boring to
the audience.
Usually only the most common features
are used (about 10%)
Linear slide format (finding a slide after
you’ve passed it could be a hastle)
PowerPoint
Cons
12. First a warning...
Independent of the tool you
use to give your presentation,
the result will rely soley on
your ability to plan and
include meaningful content.
13. Have you figured out
which is best for you?
Prezi
Great for presentations that
need:
To look at tha big picture –
details
To skip back and forth
Map-like layouts
Brainstorming
Timeline
Whiteboard effect
PowerPoint
Great for presentations that
need to explain:
Reports
Step-by-step ideas
Processes
Linear
Numbers and data
14. Things to remember
• Don’t overuse animations
(or zooming in Prezi’s case)
• Focus on the content. Don’t
get so wrapped up in the
tool and all the cool fun stuff
you can do with it, that you
forget the most important
part: meaningful content.