Prezi, which can be found at https://prezi.com/,  is an alternative to the more widely used Microsoft PowerPoint for developing presentations. One of the most beneficial aspects of using this app is that it is cloud based, so the user can get to their presentation on a connected computer. This can be a hinderance for some unless they are willing to pay for an account which will allow them to use to continue working on the desktop without a connection. Some features that make Prezi more visually appealing than other presentations is that all of the information is one large canvas, but individual topics can still be easily located on separate “slides.”  Zoom Reveal is one of the most distinguishing functions of Prezi. On what would appear to be a single picture of section of words can actually contain other hidden information that will be zoomed in on with the simple push of a button. I have used this app to make a few presentations, but I have not paid for an account so I typically resort to using PowerPoint. Prezi could be used by students for any number of assignments, such as book reports, biographies of historical figures, or even to describe how to work through long math problems.

I’m not sure why the website Basic YouTube Settings, https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2015/03/an-overview-of-important-basic-youtube.html?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=freetech4teachers#.WyMAkfZFw2y,  was on this Symbaloo. Granted, it had some useful tips, but for the most part it was too basic and most any user could figure these things out on their own. I did however get my idea for the PowToon presentation by watching this video so it was certainly not a total loss. I personally think just having a link to the YouTube Help website, https://support.google.com/youtube/?hl=en#topic=7505892, would have made much more sense. I would love to see YouTube used more in the classroom. Premade videos from the teacher will always be accessible by the students so they can see the lesson material at anytime to refresh their memory or to study prior to a quiz or test.

Temple Baptist Church does an outstanding job of connecting with members online. We receive emails and text messages, and my favorite is the live streaming and recording of the weekly service which can easily be viewed at a later time if unable to attend. Although it is not used every week, they do make presentations to be viewed that go along with the sermon and have on occasion included relevant videos. They also use social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and have a Pastor Blog.