1. Effective Presentation Strategies
Quest 2016
Effective Presentation Strategies

2. Explanation of Ideas & Information
Presents information and findings concisely and logically
Line of reasoning can easily be followed
Selects information, develops ideas, and uses a style appropriate to the purpose, task, and audience
Clearly and completely addresses alternative/ opposing perspectives

3. Organization
Meets all requirements for what should be included in a presentation
Has a clear and interesting introduction (ability to get students and teachers to stop and listen) and conclusion (audience leaves impacted)
Organizes time well

4. Eyes & body Maintains eye contact with audience
Uses natural gestures and movements
Looks poised and confident
Wears professional attire

5. Voice Speaks clearly; not too quickly or slowly
Speaks loud enough for everyone to hear
Changes tone and pace to maintain interest
Rarely uses filler words
Adapts speech for the context and task

6. Presentation Aids
Uses well-produced audio/visual aids (display boards, laptop, etc.) to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence
Aids help to add interest to presentation
Smoothly brings audio/visual aids or media into presentation

7. Response to audience Questions
Answers audience questions clearly and completely
Seeks clarification
Admits “I don’t know”
Explains how the answer might be found when unable to answer a question

8. Participation in team presentations
All team members participate for about the same length of time
All team members are able to answer questions about the topic as a whole

9. Giving presentations worth listening to
Gordon Kangas
Presentations can be among the most painful experiences in both school and the working world -- and that includes listening to them. The way most of us give presentations is broken and ineffective, but it doesn't have to be that way. What if small changes in the way we prepared to speak could drastically improve our dynamism and effectiveness? Gordon will explain a smart and simple approach to creating presentations that engage audience and inspire action.
10 minutes in duration – Click HERE to watch

10. Put it into practice Develop an effective presentation with your team
Set a presentation goal that is an achievable challenge
Practice and get feedback from your peers
Apply feedback
Rock your presentation in Simpson hall!