2. Get On Board The Presentation Train!!

3. Characteristics of an Effective Presenter
Speaks Intelligibly
Rate & Time
Pitch & Force
Articulation
Is Enthusiastic about Topic
Handles Nervousness Well
Makes Good Eye Contact
Dresses Appropriately
Is Conscious of the Time Used

4. More Good Characteristics
Is Conscious of Body Actions
Facial & Vocal Expressions
Posture
Gestures & Movement
Is Well-prepared and Knowledgeable About Topic
Handles Mistakes Naturally
Is Prepared for the Unexpected
Uses Equipment & Visuals Proficiently & Effectively

5. Good Delivery Techniques
Stand clear of the screen.
Do not block audience visibility.
Use good presentation etiquette.
Do not cover up transparencies with paper.
Instead, use multiple transparencies to build up the points.
Speak to the audience.
Do not read from the screen behind you.
Try reading from the transparency or computer monitor.

6. Visual Aids = Punch!! Help communicate ideas.
Help clarify meaning & prevent misunderstanding.
Help learner retain knowledge.
Keep audience alert & interested.
Add variety, impact and emphasis.

7. Guidelines for Good Visuals
Be sure you really need a visual aid.
Choose the right visual aid.
Use readable, consistent typeface.
Limit text to a few phrases.
Use phrases, not sentences.
Keep backgrounds simple.
Use color with care.

8. Types of Visual Aids Charts Maps Models Displays Posters Newsprint
Easels & flipcharts
Multimedia computer presentations
CD/DVDs
Videos
White boards
Electronic boards

9. Visual Aids Survival Kit
Sometimes the unexpected happens! Try to be prepared by keeping these items on hand . . .
A backup copy of the presentation (CD, diskette and/or transparencies)
Extension cord
3-prong adapter (for older buildings)
Power strip (for multiple outlets)

10. Know Your Audience Your audience will:
Have some common interests.
Include people with various interests.
Listen when you speak in terms of their interests.
Key = learn what the groups interests are!

11. What Makes People Tick Six commonly felt needs:
Need for exploration of new ideas/things
Need for economic/financial security
Psychological need to be stress free
Physical need for comfort
Need for political security
Need for social acceptance

12. Audience Needs Assessment
You need to know:
Who the audience is
What members have in common
If audience had past exposure to topic
Learning level and styles of audience
What audience intends to do with information presented
Why the audience is interested in topic being presented

13. Other Information You also need to know: Size of group
Age and gender of group
Predetermined attitudes

14. Situation Checklist Initial arrangements Presentation arrangements
Name and phone number of contact person
Exact date and time of presentation
Address and directions to meeting place
Audience arrival time
Presentation arrangements
Length
Time for questions/answers
Breaks

15. Situation Checklist Facility arrangements Room description
Seating arrangement
Table/podium
Equipment (screen, speaker, projectors, etc.)
Parking/unloading area
Locking of facility
Assistance available

16. Effective Communication
Effective communication means speaking in terms of the listener’s interests!!!

17. Simply different approaches or
Learning Styles Are. . .
Simply different approaches or
ways of learning

18. Visual Learners Learn through seeing:
Need to see teacher’s body language and facial expressions to fully understand the content of a lesson.
Prefer sitting in the front.
Think in pictures and learn best from visuals.
During discussion, visual learners often prefer to take detailed notes to absorb information.

19. Auditory Learners Learn through listening
Learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking things through and listening to others.
Interpret underlying meanings of speech through tone of voice, pitch, speed and other nuances.
Written information has little meaning until it is heard.
Benefit from reading text aloud and using a tape recorder.

20. Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners
Learn through moving, doing, & touching:
Learn best through hands-on approach, actively exploring physical world around them.
May find it hard to sit still for long periods.
May become distracted by their need for activity and exploration.

21. Illustrated talks, Posters
Cone of Experience
Radio, Recordings, Pictures
Actual experiences
Working with models
Judging, Dramatic participation
Discussions
Demonstrations
Field trips, Tours
Exhibits, Displays
Television, Movies, Filmstrips
Illustrated talks, Posters
Talks, Print
Doing
Seeing
Effectiveness of learning
increases as one moves up
Listening

22. Selecting a Teaching Method
Carefully selected teaching methods can:
Help people interact with information and learn effectively.
Make learning fun.
Add variety to learning.
Make your role as instructor rewarding.

23. No “Best” Method
Choose the most appropriate teaching method given the circumstances.
Factors that influence decision
Time
Content
Size of group
Facilities
Desired learning outcome

24. Small Group Teaching Methods
Brainstorming
Buzz sessions
Case studies
Discussion groups
Field trips or tours
Simulation
Seminars
Workshops

25. Large Group Teaching Methods
Lecture
Panel
Debate
Subgroup discussion
Forum

26. Learning is what happens within us, rather than to us.
People learn by getting involved with
information and ideas.
Prepared by:
Terri Crawford and Melissa Cater
FCS Agents
LSU AgCenter