Using visual aids, nonverbal skills, and creating a Power Point presentation Lecture 4

Parts of a Power Point Opening-optional Agenda slides -lists points or parts Evidence slides -supports points or goals -provide examples Closing

Opening Not always needed Gets audience attention Could be a picture, story, short movie, interesting facts etc.

Agenda

Reasons to XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX C) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Evidence

XXXXXXXXXXXXX 95 % of XXX use XXXXXX Only 30 % of XXX use XXXXXX More than half of XXXXX say they would use XXXXXX if XXXXX

More Evidence

Who uses what X? Kinds of X used often Group A Group B C D E A X F G

Jump in use during season 3

Closing Restate main points Provide a sense of closure Connect to beginning Beginning and end most easily remembered

Visual Aids Keep them simple Make their use clear Label them clearly Some may be used just to keep interest

Power Point Presentation software Comes with Microsoft Word

Some things Power Point can do Make presentations easy to follow Can do animation (动画) easily Create visuals Play music Show other documents on computer

Power Point Hints Keep it simple Use slides as outline Experiment. It is pretty easy. Make things easy to see for audience

Nonverbal Skills Listening Speaking

Listening Nonverbal Skills Silence Eye contact Body position Respond to what they say (also verbal)

Speaking Nonverbal Skills Being Relaxed Eye Contact Facial Expression (smiling is big) Body movements

Speaking Nonverbal Skills Changes in sound of voice Changes in emphasis I know you are there. I know you are there. (but where is he?) Changes in speed Looking good (personal appearance)

Much of this varies from country to country

Homework Be Ready to give your speech in class on Monday Use only a note card or loose fifty percent of points