03 basics of presentation skills
- 1. Basics of Presentation Skills
- 2. Objectives By the end of this presentation you will be able to: List at least five annoying habits to avoid Describe the attributes of a good presenter
- 3. Exercise Form two groups Group one: List attributes of great presenters you have heard Group two: List attributes of presenters that you have found annoying Each group will select a spokesperson to report back your findings to the entire class
- 4. Avoid: Pacing Standing in one place too long Turning your back to participants Jingling change in your pockets
- 5. Avoid: Chewing gum or candy while presenting Playing with chalk, markers, pens or pointers Fidgeting Distracting jewelry
- 6. Avoid: Numerous verbal pauses Repeated words or phrases Speaking too loudly, softly, quickly or slowly Using jargon and acronyms Making up answers
- 7. NERVOUS??? Be prepared Practice Release adrenaline Look at the friendliest face Realize your audience wants you to do well Practice
- 8. To calm my nerves, I think I’ll imagine my audience naked!
- 9. A Good Presenter Will: Talk at the educational level of the audience Acknowledge all answers to questions Answer all questions Clarify if you don’t understand
- 10. A Good Presenter Will: Manage time Be flexible Keep a high energy level Maintain eye contact
- 11. A Good Presenter Will: Be articulate and clear Use inflections Be sincere Like the audience
- 12. Summary What are some annoying habits to avoid while presenting? What are some attributes of a good presenter?
- 13. Ten Minute Presentation You will present your topic using a technique in place of, or along with, the lecture method