1. Creating Successful Presentations
Michael W. Seymour
Professor
Department of Landscape Architecture

2. Keynote
Speaker

3. Dr. Earle Labor
Centenary College of Louisiana

4. Successful Presentation Basics:
1. Speak clearly and directly to the audience
2. Be passionate
(or fake it)
Know your audience
Prepare your audience
Keep your audience involved

5. I have measured out my life with__________.

6. To PowerPoint or Not to PowerPoint?

9. Which is superior for notetaking?
A pen
A laptop
c. There’s no difference

10. Don’t write your presentation in PowerPoint
Recommendation:
Don’t write your presentation in PowerPoint

11. I learn the most when I am___________.

12. Tips for Engagement:
Plan your activities
2. Formalize Q&A
Provide variety in activities
4. Look up other Active Learning techniques

14. Successful Presentation Basics:
1. Speak clearly and directly to the audience
2. Be passionate
(or fake it)
Know your audience
Prepare your audience
Keep your audience involved

15. Dr. Earle Labor
Centenary College of Louisiana

17. Tips for Microteaching Simulation:
Be over-organized and practice
Make thorough eye contact
Be poised by practicing
Speak louder and more clearly than normal
Use a timer (and finish between 8 and 10 minutes)
Be prepared for questions
Don’t worry about being perfect
Good luck!