1. PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC SPEAKING

2. CONTENTS
Methods of Presentation
PowerPoint
Public Speaking

3. WHEN WILL YOU NEED TO SPEAK IN PUBLIC?

4. METHODS OF PRESENTATION
Determine how to present based on your topic
Hands on training
Classroom
Know your audience
Understand the level of complexity to which you should train them

5. WHEN SHOULD ONE USE POWERPOINT?

6. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF POWERPOINT?

7. POWERPOINT
KISS
Put enough words and images to visually stimulate - not enough to distract!
After creating the presentation, double check to make sure it flows properly
Avoid using distracting backgrounds, fonts, and images

9. POWERPOINT Make your slides look finished, but not crowded
Use bullet points. Do not write paragraphs!
Use your slides as a reference – not a script
Be creative, but have someone "proofread" before your class

10. POWERPOINT IS A TOOL – NOT A CRUTCH

11. PURPOSES OF PUBLIC SPEAKING?
WHAT ARE THE
PURPOSES OF PUBLIC SPEAKING?  

12. PUBLIC SPEAKING Know your topic Know your audience
Can be approached similar to writing an essay (brainstorming, organization, etc.)
Choose delivery method based on topic and environment (lecture, activity, etc.)

13. PUBLIC SPEAKING Ways to deliver a speech: Manuscript Memorized
Impromptu 
Extemporaneous 

14. PUBLIC SPEAKING
Arrive early and ensure everything is ready (equipment, room layout, etc.)
Have a contingency plan for your presentation
Engage your audience (eye contact, questions, etc.)
Relax and avoid distracting body language
Practice, Practice, Practice

15. STAGE FRIGHT No one is looking for you to fail
Practice with friends or family
Make eye contact
Don’t worry about being 100% perfect

16. What are your weaknesses when giving a presentation?
How can you overcome these issues?

17. Questions?