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Presentations & Group Work
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Learning Outcomes Presentations Group Work Topic & Preparation
Visual Aids Group Work Structure & Roles Task Management
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Exercise Why might a presentation be used as a method of assessment in your module?
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Why Presentations? Public speaking
Oral demonstration of ability/knowledge Discursive abilities Preparation for interviews/work
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What’s being assessed? Content – accuracy, structure, research
Group Work - Co-ordination with other speakers Clarity – Voice, Body Language Use of Visual Aids Time Keeping Fielding Questions
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Choosing a Topic Seriously consider all of the topics given
Don’t choose a topic without thinking carefully Don’t automatically choose the topic that seems easiest Use a mind map/ spider diagram Choose one that interests you/your group
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Structure Outline Introduction Points backed up with research
Conclusion Questions
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Your Voice Pace Volume Articulation Overall Clarity
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Projecting Confidence
Body Language Sitting or Standing Projecting Confidence Being Relaxed Making eye contact
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What is the purpose of your visual aid?
Help audience to follow as you speak Give audience material to use later Provide assistance to you as you speak Provide lecturer/tutor with evidence of work
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Visual Aids Hand-outs Poster Overhead Projector Prezi Powerpoint
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Visual Aids Preliminary Checklist
What equipment is available? Do you know how to use it? Does the venue limit your choice? What will other speakers be using? How long is your talk? Do you have a backup if equipment fails?
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Visual Aids - General Guidelines
Avoid long sentences or paragraphs Use images where appropriate Use graphs/tables where appropriate Include references
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Visual Aids - Checklist
Overall, is your message clearly articulated? Have you shown too much detail? Are all your facts correct? Are your materials free from spelling errors? Is there irrelevant material to be removed? Can all details be seen at the back of the room?
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Using PowerPoint Colour Background Font Images
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Advantages Sharing Workload Variety of Perspectives Practice Teamwork
Group Presentations Advantages Sharing Workload Variety of Perspectives Practice Teamwork
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Group Presentations - Checklist
Everyone has introduced themselves Everyone has provided contact details Everyone has offered an opinion on the topic choice Work has been divided equally Schedule of group meetings has been agreed
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Group Presentations - Consistency
Visual aids should be in a single agreed upon style A single PowerPoint presentation should be used Each speaker should be introduced at the start and briefly by the preceding speaker
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Timing Remember you may speak faster when nervous
Time yourself at least three times Remember you may speak faster when nervous
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Practice presentation in front of others
Audience Lecturer/Tutor Fellow students Practice presentation in front of others
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Write out your presentation
Preparation Write out your presentation This ‘script’ should not be read out in the presentation itself Create Flashcards Use prompts and main words/points
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Overcoming Nerves Familiarity with venue Begin with a question or scenario for the audience to consider Prepare your opening and closing comments
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Controlling your nerves
Positive Mental Attitude Breathing Comfort Level – sitting or standing Practice, practice, practice!
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Dealing with audience questions
Clarify questions Refer questions to the audience Refer questions back to the speaker Refer questions to an expert
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Sharing and stimulating ideas Gaining outside perspectives
Group Work Advantages Sharing and stimulating ideas Gaining outside perspectives Understanding material more clearly Gaining discussion experience
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Exercise What could be the potential challenges when completing a group project?
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Unreliable group members Lack of open dialogue Poor listening skills
Group Work Challenges Unequal workload Unreliable group members Lack of open dialogue Poor listening skills Anxiety
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Investigate Group Strengths
Keys to Success Investigate Group Strengths Make ground rules Set times/dates of meetings Define unacceptable behaviour Decide consequences of unacceptable behaviour Set clear agendas and boundaries Check progress regularly
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Get Organised Allocate tasks Allocate roles Chairperson Timekeeper
Record-Keeper Task Manager
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Use Trello to Co-ordinate on Projects Easily
Web App
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Always Listen Support Encourage Collaborate Co-operate
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Being a Team Player A team is only as strong as its weakest member
Each member of a team has responsibility for the effectiveness of the team A team is only as strong as its weakest member
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Reliability Do your fair share Meet commitments Be consistent
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Constructive Communication
Clear communication Direct communication Honest communication Respectful communication
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Active Listening Absorb, understand, and consider ideas and points of view Receive criticism without reacting defensively Listen first and speak second
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Active Participation Come prepared for team meetings
Listen and speak up in discussions Do not sit passively on the sidelines Take the initiative to help make things happen Volunteer for tasks "What contribution can I make to help the team achieve success?"
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Knowledge Sharing Share information, knowledge, and experience
Keep other team members informed Feel comfortable talking and passing along important news and information day-to-day
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Effective Group Work Methods
Research Brainstorming Compilation of ideas Voting/Ranking Open Discussion Negotiation and Compromise Agreeing Consensus
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