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Presenting Skills

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Agenda

Structure

Preparation

Delivery

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This is the Slide Heading

• This is a bullet point

• This is another bullet point

• And so is this

• And this!

• How many of these should we get on the one page?

This is the alternative Slide Heading

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Structure

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3 Basic Questions

What is the objective of the presentation?

What do I want my audience to gain?

What might they already know about my topic?

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Create Frames

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Creating an Outline

Determine the Outline Style

Group your raw data

Arrange into Outline format(s)

- Chronological - Narrative

- Problem/Solution - Cause/Effect

- Topic/Sub-Topic - Journalistic Style

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Learning + Enjoyment = Retention

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Modality

Encoding If you want people to know it, get them to say it

Participation

Quiz

Presentation

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Using Pictures

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Basic Outline Format

Introduction Agenda Goals and Objectives Use something to get attention, to open a learning loop

Body Chronological; Narrative; Problem/Solution

Cause/Effect; Topic/Sub-topic; Journalistic Change Modalities Frequently

Conclusion Summarise your main points Close your learning loops

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Preparing for your

presentation

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Writing a Session Plan

Separate from your slides and handouts

Write out: what you plan to do (modalities) your key talking points, anecdotes, acknowledgements

Time each segment

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Presenter View

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Rehearsing Your Presentation

Memorise the first two minutes of your presentation so you

breeze through the most difficult moments

Visualise yourself feeling at ease with the audience

Remember the audience wants you to succeed

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Handouts

Contact numbers

Time of Day

Directions

Room Acoustics, Lighting, Temp

Internet access

Water

Food!

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Delivering Your

Presentation

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Teach People, Not Content

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Voice

Volume

Intonation

Pacing

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Movement

Move to supportyour words andthe Presentation

Use your hands, arms and gestures

Make good eye contact (3-5 secs per person)

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