Digital Storytelling with Prezi

I’ve been working with my grade 6 class on using Prezi.  They love it!  The first class we played with features, inserting pictures, and just getting used to the controls.

Then I had them plan out stories making webs of characters, settings, and plot details (click on the photo to go to the actual Prezi):
We were writing about pirates! Once the plan was in place I had them create their stories, again using Prezi. The zooming presentation tools allowed for their to be more motion when the story was exciting, breaking the story into logical sections, and adding interest by having particular sections highlighted. This is Cassidy’s story, you can click on the image to get to the Prezi – I love her opening – she gets the action going right away!
This is Nick’s story. He has quite the sense of humour!
Prezi added a new level of interest and enthusiasm for story writing!

8 Responses to “Digital Storytelling with Prezi”

  1. twinsunplus1 says:

    What a great job. I’m working on a Prezi for a PTA presentation and your classes presentations have given me some ideas.

    Great work!!

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  4. Hi Ms. Deyenbergs,
    My name is Sherik Butler and I am a student in Dr. Strange’s EDM 310 class at the University of South Alabama. We are located in Mobile, AL. I am assigned to follow your blog for the next three weeks. I have never heard of Prezi until now. What a wonderful way to motivate the students to write and publish digitally. I can imagine it is very motivating and fun for them to do. I love the creative aspect of it as well. The examples you provided were excellent and I bet they enjoyed presenting them to everyone. Thank you for your posts and for sharing your thoughts and ideas with others. Your posts will help spark the imagination of current and future teachers everywhere. Please check out my blog at: http://butlersherikedm310.blogspot.com

  5. I thought this was a unique way to get your students to use their brains and imaginations. Hopefully I will be able to find ways similar to this to challenge my students when I become a teacher. For the next three weeks I will be following your blog. You will be able to find my comments about your blog on my blog at: http://dwightjerkinsedm310.blogspot.com

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