Capzles
www.capzles.com
√ As you move through this introductory tool look for the checkmarks. These indicate a needed response from you. You should complete these responses to receive credit from your teacher. Remember to save your work and place the assignment in SchoolSpace.
What is a capzle?
“A Capzle is a web-based presentation tool that makes PowerPoint look boring. The visual appeal, interactivity, and creative options make a Capzle a terrific method for students to present material.”
You may look at capzles without registering, but you must register to make your own. You will need an email address to register.
On your laptop please go to www.capzles.com
Capzles Preview 1à Select one of these Capzles to explore
Western European Countries Capzle
Eastern European Countries Capzle
√ The creator of these Capzles used Word documents, photos and clip art to expose viewers to information and images about particular countries. Select two countries explored and record information below:
Name of Country ______
Types of images placed in Capzle
What information was communicated through Word in this Capzle?
Name of Country ______
Types of images placed in Capzle
What information was communicated through Word in this Capzle?
Capzles Preview 2à Perform a search on the Capzles website of something that interests you. Select a Capzle and enjoy.
√Record the name of the Capzle you looked at below and discuss in a paragraph some of the images, music, backgrounds, video, etc. that the author used. Would you suggest this Capzle to anyone?
Capzles Useà Critical Thinking
√ Why would someone want to create a Capzle as a presentation tool? What are the features that you like about Capzles? What are its limitations?
***If you have decided to use Capzle as your presentation tool, then you should create a capzle of 3 images and a word document for your teacher. These three images and the word document can be on the topic of your choice, but should all be related…just like the Capzles you viewed.
Steps in creation
1. Create login
2. Find pictures and information for your Capzle.
a. Place these pictures and your information into a folder
3. In Capzles you will click on create. A new Capzle will open with this window/toolbar.
**The most common feature you will use is “ADD CONTENT”
4. You can preview your Capzle as you work, and when finished you should copy the link to your Capzle.
5. Place the link for your Capzle in your teacher’s SchoolSpace folder so that you can receive your grade for the week.
For More information/reviews of capzle
http://www.appappeal.com/app/capzles/
http://topapp.net/app-aa7-Capzles/