Presentations are a teacher-centered learning strategy where a source disseminates information to learners through slides, videos, textbooks or other visual aids. Learners can ask questions during or after the presentation. While presentations efficiently convey information and teach note-taking, they do not engage all learning types and some students may find them boring or have trouble taking notes. Effective presentations incorporate different forms and involve learners to keep their attention.

1. Presentations Ragan Osteen SLIS 5720 Spring 2011

3. Learners are often allowed to ask question during or afterwards.

5. Overheads/Document Cameras

6. Videos

8. Advantages Information only has to be presented once Teaches students note taking strategies Quality information sources Allows for student led presentations

9. Limitations Teaching strategy does not reach all learning types Can potentially become boring Some students may have difficult taking notes Younger students may find sitting for presentations difficult

10. Recap Sources are responsible for distributing information to learners. Presentations come in many forms besides lectures. Learners may become bored or have trouble learning from this strategy. Be Creative! Try to find ways to involve learners in the learning process.