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Thank You! Prezi Adds Music and Voiceovers

Prezi just keeps getting better and better.  I remember first using the web based presentation tool in its early stages .  Sure, there were some ups and downs, (or zoom ins and outs if you will), but overall, the tool has proven its worth and enabled students to engage in collaboration (live editing works really well) and build more engaging presentations (always a plus). Yesterday, the company added a feature that was so often requested: sound . Check out the Intro Prezi after the jump, and get ready to spice up those presentations. This takes Prezi one step closer to a true digital storytelling tool, as it resembles more a moviemaker (web based as opposed to a favorite in client based Windows Photo Story 3) and with sound, the app offers a more continuous flow as opposed a silent, static presentation.

Best Online Countdown Timers for the Classroom, Kitchen, etc.

When I taught in the classroom, I would use an old fashioned egg timer, or keep an eye on my stopwatch.  Nowadays, teachers can post an electronic timer on their projector screen, set multiple timers, and even make class a bit more interactive through a fun and engaging countdown.  Here are seven options - feel free to leave a comment if you have more suggestions. Classic :  http://www.online-stopwatch.com/countdown-timer/  - does have ads, but they become minimal when in full screen mode. Egg Timer:     http://e.ggtimer.com/  - simple, clean, text based, and some cute extras if you're interested. Really, an egg timer: http://timerrr.com/  - nice look/feel, reminds me of the old egg timer... Online Timer:     http://www.timeanddate.com/timer/  - different look/feel, plus a nice interface if you want multiple timers. ClassTools :   http://www.classtools.net/education-games-php/timer  - silly/fun music to accompany some preset timer options, plus the ability to add your