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Experiences of Using Prezi in Psychiatry Teaching
Richard M Duffy1, Allys Guerandel2, Patricia Casey3
1UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland. Duffyrm@gmail.com.
Summary
Prezi presentations enhance student engagement in lectures, offering a helpful mind-map overview. However, technical issues may arise when students use Prezi for personal study.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Medical Education
Background:
- Traditional lecture formats can be passive.
- Innovative presentation software aims to improve student engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate student experiences with Prezi presentations in medical and physiotherapy courses.
- To identify the strengths and weaknesses of Prezi as a teaching medium.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving final-year medical and physiotherapy students.
- Questionnaire-based assessment of student experiences with Prezi lectures.
- Lectures were delivered using Prezi and also made available online.
Main Results:
- High student participation rate (75.5%).
- Overwhelming majority (98.6%) found Prezi more engaging than traditional lectures.
- 89.2% found the Prezi mind-map overview beneficial.
- 31.1% reported technical difficulties during personal study.
Conclusions:
- Prezi shows significant potential for creating engaging and stimulating educational experiences.
- Effective implementation requires lecturers to be proficient with Prezi software and its appropriate use.
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