To show my students what I would be wanting them to do with their own literature, I modeled a character trait graphic organizer with my iPad. I used Reflector to connect to my laptop through Air Play so that the students could see what I was doing. I had previously created the Prezi on my laptop because there are a lot more formatting options when you are using the web version instead of the iPad version. Here is a picture of the blank Prezi I created:
The students assisted and watched as I filled in my Prezi according to the directions on the screen. They were so engaged and seriously watched my every move!
So today, I reviewed and sent them off on their own! My students all have their own iPads, with the Prezi app downloaded, so I had them launch that app first. Then, I realized that they would not have my template to work with. Ahhhh! I figured out that I would have to give them my username and password and create multiple copies of the same Prezi. It was kind of a pain, but it worked in the end. I love how Prezi will give you the option to "save a copy." After saving all of the copies, I went through and labeled each one with a student's name.
So after a little patience on their part, and panic on mine... they were able to sign in and find the Prezi with their name on it to work on. Mind you, this does require some front loading... I had to make sure that the students knew that they were not to go on someone else's creation!
Here are some pictures of the kids working away....
Here is a finished product:
I love using technology like this in my room! They were all working so hard and I was just getting to be the facilitator. Beautiful!
I love to help others with ed tech tools! Leave me a comment below and I will be glad to help you figure things out! :)
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