Presentations that Work: Getting Back to the Basics Tom Turpin Dept. of Entomology Purdue University

Plan for Today

Plan for Today Presentation strategy Giving the presentation Evaluation Using media (PowerPoint)

Steps in Preparation Know the audience

Steps in Preparation Know the audience Know the facility

Steps in Preparation Know the audience Know the facility Practice the presentation

Presenting Information Voice

Presenting Information Voice Eyes and face

Presenting Information Voice Eyes and face Gestures

Presenting Information Voice Eyes and face Gestures Tests & interaction

Using Media

Using Media – Rules to Remember Teaching is not done by the media. Teaching is done by the teacher so remember that you and not the media are doing the teaching. This is true even if you do not consider yourself a great teacher. Students are easy to distract. Remember that whatever media you use should not distract the student’s attention from where you want the students to focus which is on whatever message that you are trying to get across to the students that day, or any other day for that matter! You should never select the media because it is “wow!” “sexy” or has a lot of flash. Even if it uses your favorite color, your significant other’s favorite color or your Mother-in-law’s typing style, it might not be the best choice for students in your class. The very best philosophy when it comes to deciding how to construct visuals for PowerPoint, or any media, is the following. When in doubt, keep it simple so your message is not lost in the razzle dazzle of the cute stuff.

Some Suggestions Simple, large font

Some Suggestions Simple, large font Good contrast

Some Suggestions Simple, large font Good contrast Kick the patterns and useless animation

Some Suggestions Simple, large font Good contrast Kick the patterns and useless animation Use relevant pictures

Some Presentation Tips Explain, don’t read

Some Presentation Tips Explain, don’t read Six-by-six rule

Some Presentation Tips Explain, don’t read Six-by-six rule Insert other activities

Some Presentation Tips Explain, don’t read Six-by-six rule Insert other activities Use remote advance

Remember media doesn’t teach – you do!

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My Old 4-H Leader Stand Up Speak Up

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