Structuring Your Content and Presentation for Maximum Impact Dan Banach Program Manager, Autodesk Education

 Program Manager, Autodesk Education  Using Autodesk products since AutoCAD R9  Certified Inventor Professional, Autodesk Certified Instructor and Autodesk Certification Evaluator  19 years teaching and consulting in the Autodesk channel  Authored / coauthored 19 books:  3 - Mechanical Desktop  16 - Autodesk Inventor  2 eBooks: Autodesk Inventor available on Apple Bookstore for free  16 year speaker at Autodesk University  Lectures  Labs Introductions

In this webinar you will learn how to prepare and deliver a world class Autodesk University presentation. Webinar summary

At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:  Write a well structured handout  Develop a PPT that captures the students attention  Delivery an outstanding class Objective for an instructor is to:  Transfer knowledge Key learning objectives

The Handout

 Objectives  Make them clear and measurable  Write the paper to support the objectives  Flow  Outline the class to ensure that the paper flows  Layout  Add images that support the topic  If it is hard to control image location - use tables  Steps  Be clear and precise (not long winded)  Add images to clarify the process  Add tips to the handout – students like to take tips back to the office to share with others Handout

 Grammar counts  Have a non-technical person read your handout  Use the speell cheker  Use the spell checker  Technical accuracy  Have a technical person review and edit your handout  Accuracy is everything  Submit the handout on time  Students will have access to the handout two weeks before AU Handout

The PPT

 Follow PPT template with correct class title from AU site  Introduction slide  List relevant experience  Convey your expertise (its not bragging)  PPT should support the handout – not replace it  Minimize the amount of text on the PPT  Add relevant images or videos  Avoid acronyms  Add a slide for each Demonstration (will keep you on track)  For Labs add a slide for each Exercise (list major steps) PPT

The Class

 Pre AU  Know how to  Display computer screen on a projector  Switch between applications; Ctrl + Tab vs. Alt + Tab  Practice, practice, practice  Practice with projector  Practice with projector and in front of others  At AU – a day or two before the class  Test the screen resolution – in the speaker Ready room or in the room  If you never used a lapel microphone, get into the room and practice with the microphone Class

 Before the class starts  Arrive early  Start your computer and ensure power is plugged in  Duplicate screen on projector  Start only required programs  Some applications don’t like having the resolution changed after they are started  Close Outlook, IM, Skype, Facebook, etc.  Open PPT and display the name of the class  Talk to students as they walk in, you’ll be less nervous when you see faces you know Class

During the class  Handling nerves  Breath deeply  You are the expert that the students want to learn from – students want you to be great  Relax and enjoy the experience – this is why you practiced  Start on time  Be energetic and enthusiastic – its catchy  PPT  Use PPT to keep you on track  Don’t read the PPT  Spend minimum amount of time in PPT Class

During the class - continued  Share real-world scenarios / stories  Engage students to verify knowledge transfer  Ask open ended questions  Stay active – don’t stand or sit in one place  Use a tool like ZoomIt to enlarge area of the screen  Know when you will take questions from the students  Questions can derail a class by going on tangents  Redirect off topics questions – “let’s talk about that after class”  Restate questions  Do NOT sell – students are paying money to learn Class

Have a backup plan – what if  The software locks up or computer crashes  Stay positive – send in the crash report, Autodesk reviews them  Restart software or computer  Could take questions while computer restarts Plan for the unexpected

The Lab

 Divide lab into small digestible sections  Save iterative files for each section  Practice timing  Usually you will cover less material than you think  Submit dataset on time  Ensure dataset is loaded on lab computers – verify folder location  Engage with lab assistance before AU  Ask them to run through the material before AU  During the lab  Introduce a section – why is this topic important  Demonstrate the steps / process – get the students attention  Students exercise time – give the students time to complete the tasks  Do not interrupt the student’s exercise time  Walk around and answer question (turn off your microphone) Lab - same as class +

 Handout – clear, precise and accurate  PPT – support the handout and help keep the class on track  Presentation – be energetic, be confident, and transfer your knowledge  Ask questions on the AU speaker forum  Have fun  Questions Conclusion Thank You

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