PREPARING FOR APRIL 15 JUDGING Nancy Goodman, Pace MBA Citibank VP, retired

Goal of this Presentation ■To prepare you for the April 15 Judging process ■Help you make your presentations great!

Judging ■Two sets of judges: –Floor judges (demonstration) –Presentation judges (presentation)

Judging ■Floor Judging –Chance to demonstrate your app on mobile equipment when judges and guests come around to your table. 1.Introduce Team 2.Provide overview of what app does; benefits 3.Demonstrate App

Judging ■Floor Judging: Things to consider –Internet availability may be limited –Load the app on more than one device for back up and easy viewing –Battery life!

Judging ■Two sets of judges: –Floor judges (demonstration) –Presentation judges (presentation)

Judging ■You will have 3 minutes to make a presentation to the Presentation Judges ■Presentation Judges want to see a mock up of your app and a demonstration of how your app works. – This can be done using digital and non digital materials (Power point, or flip charts, handouts, storyboards) ■Keep in mind that you will be on a platform at some distance from the panel

Making the most of your 3 minutes ■Presentation Guidelines: –Power point preferred; –About 7 slides not counting demo –Suggest one speaker

Making the most of your 3 minutes 1.Intro Slide should have team/school name/team member names/bios 2.Next slide should include ■Description of Client/User ■What the app is designed to do; what benefit it provides; what problem it solves 3. Next slide: Features of the App

Making the most of your 3 minutes 4.Provide a walk through of the App using a mock up of some kind: Screen shots, wire frame, story board, handouts, posters, etc.

Making the most of your 3 minutes 5. Why your app is better or different than what’s out there today 6. Summarize and Recap your presentation 7. Take questions and thank judges (2 minutes)

Nancy’s Quick Demo

“Intro Slide” Our Team: “Pace Grads” Nancy Goodman Mary Tan Sharon Des Jarlais Coach: Dr. Jeanne Coppola

“Features of App, Client or User profile” The app we designed is for any senior who would like to use e mail, skype and have a way to receive and store photos but finds the existing methods too confusing Talking to seniors we found that while they really want to communicate with family members and get pictures; the changing and different interfaces involved are often too much to handle.

“Features of App” The app we are going to demonstrate allows seniors to send and receive e mail using typing or dictation; receive photos and store them; and call and receive calls on a skype-like system with a simpler interface.

Examples of Screenshots/Wire frame

“Summary” Benefits: Our app is better than available apps because the interface is the same for the main activities clients want; and it won’t change due to updates Summary: Our app will allow seniors to use e mail, video chat, and provide a way to receive and store photos in a plain english and simple to learn way Thank you for your time Questions?

Logistics ■Presentations will be uploaded in advance – so watch for instructions ■PC, projector, screen and internet connection will be provided by Pace ■Bring back up: USB stick and paper handouts in case of technical difficulties ■Non digital materials can be used

Most common presentation errors ■Turn your back on the audience ■Fiddle with the microphone and speak too softly ■Waste time changing presenters ■Running out of time before finishing ■Not practicing in advance to get feedback and to time your presentation

Summary ■Two sets of judges: Floor and Presentation –Demos on live devices –Three minute presentation ■Practice your presentation in advance ■Have back up! ■Don’t be nervous – it’s about the App! ■Questions?