2. Preparation + Planning + Execution = S u c ce s s When planning a presentation make sure to pick a software that best suits your Audience Types of software: - Overhead projectors - Digital projectors - Document cameras
6. Steps to creating a presentation: 1. Be consistent 2. Use text effectively 3. Pick a software that suits your audience 4. Use special effects sparingly , use pictures of graphics and illustrate point 5. Streamline materials' 6. Create a template 7. Break down your message into bit-sized pieces 8. Less is More 9. Edit, Review Practice
7. When presenting. . . . 1. Start with a strong argument to grab the audiences' attention. 2. Don’t talk to fast or slow & avoid “Ums”. 3. Stay enthusiastic and positive! 4. Don’t be nervous.. You’re the expert. 5. Use appropriate tone of voice and body language. 6. Check Clock to make sure your on task.
8. Remember . . . . . “ It’s not the subject that makes a presentation Powerful; it’s how you present it”
9. Helpful Videos How to Control nerves when giving Presentation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyUMCpC82fQ How to create a Power Point Presentation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUqIDs5MZxM
10. References Jukes, Ian. "Bringing Down the House:CreatingSensational Knock- Your- Socks off Presentations:How to Deliver your message with Power and Pizzaz." May 2005. http://www.infosavvygroup.com. McDonald, Judy Lever-Duffy & Jean B. Teaching and Learning with Technology. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data, 2008. http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Tips-For-Powerful Presentations&id=1279572 http://web.mac.com/iajukes/thecommittedsardine/Funny_Stuff.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyUMCpC82fQ