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I thought the presentation on the planet Neptune was excellent and implemented the application of creativeness in an educational project, the use of Prezi was a great touch to the presentation in that it stepped beyond the basic Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. The information in the presentation was exactly what one would get from regurgitation form a textbook, but without the regurgitation and without the textbook. It was fully intriguing and was presented well, with the only correction possibly being to increase the length of the presentation. The project would be ideal for any learner especially visual students.

Sincerely, Jeremy A. Staley Sent via email after participating in "field test"



I thought the whole lesson you showed us was interesting, it’s a unique way to show opposing arguments based on various issues. The program you used made it more interesting for transitions etc. I thought it was neat how the program tended to zoom in on important facts that were on the page, it made it easier to understand the point you were trying to make. I think the whole idea would be great for a debate / rebuttal. It’s a unique way of showing opposing viewpoints.

Vince Shadiow sent via email after participating in "field test"

I think it is better than a lecture and/or power point presentation. It’s a lot better and more interesting and catching. It you gives important facts. Not a great deal of facts that crams you with information. The features were cool. It looked more professional. It would be good for debate.

Evan Thie sent via email after participating in "field test"

My own evidence-based questions: 1)Will the students get caught up in the new technology and not focus on the evidence-based argument they need to develop? 2) How can we prevent cut-and paste information? The NASA app cannot be simply copied, but into the Prezi, the Wikis and Google stuff can. 3) Are the 7th graders mature enough to present to class without embarrasment, fear, or peer pressure getting in the way? Collaborative teacher: Is technology too much the focus of this lesson plan? How do we incorporate prior knowledge better?  If the seniors prepare and present with serious application to the parliamentary procedure AND their evidence based arguments, then it will be successful.  If the 7th graders confidently present their full descriptions of their planets and a knowledge-based and supported argument, then it will be successful.