Biology Project

Prezi Presentation - Creation & Uploading Instructions

Use these resources and instructions for creating a multimedia Prezi presentation and uploading the appropriate URL link into the online classroom:

· Go to Prezi.com

· Sign up and choose your Prezi license (public-no charge)

· Watch the “Get Started” video tutorial and review the “cheat sheet” under “Learn” (click links)

· Review the Prezi Manual/FAQ for help in developing your presentation.

· Listed below are some specific excerpts from the Prezi Manual and FAQs that will be of particular interest to you:

· Using Prezi:

· Editing Content with the Transformation Tool

· Getting to Know the Prezi Editor

· Edit Mode & Present Mode

· Navigating:

· Keyboard Shortcuts

· Navigating your Prezi Canvas

· Navigating with the Left Sidebar

· Creating:

· Fade-In Animation

· Frames

· Grouping Content

· Editing:

· Working with Aspect Ratios

· Copying and Pasting

· The Spell-Checker

· Inserting Files:

· Inserting Sound Files

· File Size Limitations

· Inserting Video Files

· Upload your Prezi to the Assignments area of online class for grading (Week 7 or 14 depending on whether you are enrolled in the 8 week or 16 week version of the class)

· Under the “Presentation” area of the Assignments link: In the Rich Text Editor (RTE), click the “Insert Link” icon in the menu bar and paste the URL link to your Prezi presentation where prompted. Click “OK”. Lastly, click “Submit”.

· Upload your Prezi to the Forums area to present to your classmates (Week 8 or 16 depending on whether you are enrolled in the 8 week or 16 week version of the class)

· Post a reply thread using the name of your organism as the title of your post.

· In the Rich Text Editor (RTE), click the “Insert Link” icon in the menu bar and paste the URL link to your Prezi presentation where prompted. Click “OK”. Lastly, click “Post Message”.