LTEC 4121: Technical Presentation Skills Module 9 Chapter 9

1. Chapter 9:
Presenting a Technical
Demonstration
LTEC 4121
Technical Presentation Skills

2. Chapter Objectives
Select a technical demonstration
Plan a technical demonstration
Present a technical demonstration
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

3. Illustrative vs.
Technical Presentation
In a technical
demonstration, your
audience will be expecting
you to be able to
PERFORM the steps of
the demonstration, as
opposed to only having
background knowledge
about them.
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

4. Murphy’s Presentation Law #8
“The probability of equipment failure during a
demonstration is inversely related to the number
of times you practice beforehand.”
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

5. Planning a Technical Demonstration
•Analyze your audience
•How many will attend?
•Arrange the facilities
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

6. Planning a Technical Demonstration
•Prepare your notes
•Review the steps
•Prepare a reference sheet
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

7. Preparing a Technical Demonstration
• Collect supplies and practice steps
• Plan time for demonstration steps and practice
• Develop your media
• Know how to operate the equipment . . .
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

8. Making sure that each item works properly
and that you are familiar with the proper
terminology

9. Preparing a Technical Demonstration
What else is critical to a successful technical
demonstration?
• Practice the procedure in advance
How should the needed theory be handled?
• Hint: In an illustrated presentation before your
demonstration?
What should I do if the procedure is very complex?
• Break it down into smaller, more manageable
segments
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

10. LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration
A few examples of
technical
demonstrations

11. Delivering a Technical Demonstration
To deliver you demonstration, proceed as
follows:
• Following your introduction
• Move into the body of your demonstration by
going slowly through each step.
• Check whether your participants understand
by asking questions and providing feedback.
• Stress appropriately & safetly for certain
demonstrations
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

12. Delivering a Technical Demonstration
To deliver you demonstration, proceed as
follows:
• To ensure that each participant can see
exactly what it is you are demonstrating, walk
into your audience whenever possible.
• Avoid passing items among your participants
during your demonstration.
• When demonstrating a procedure that could
be performed several ways, demonstrate only
one, preferably the most common one.
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LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

13. Delivering a Technical Demonstration
To deliver you demonstration, proceed as follows:
• Reinforce your demonstration by concluding with
an effective summary.
• Immediately following your demonstration is an
ideal time for your participants to practice the
procedures.
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Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

14. Chapter Review
• A technical demonstration is a strategy used to
present task steps or procedure
• Follow the same steps as in any other
presentation when planning for a demonstration
• Make sure you have mastered the skill or
procedure
• Be aware of time necessary to demonstrate skill
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

15. Chapter 9: The End
To Complete for Module 9:
• Module 9 Discussion
• Assignment #18
• Assignment #19
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration