To delivery an effective presentation there are many things to keep in mind, from the simplistic and beyond. I think my top three are: Know what you are talking about and be comfortable with the topic. If you don’t know you the topic well it may shine through in your presentation. Know your audience and their comfort level with the topic. Speaking over their heads or down to them is problematic. Be well rested and positive. I find it very hard to arrange my thoughts and keep a believable smile on my face if I am out of sorts.
Shannon,
these are all great ways to help ensure an effective presentation occurs.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Be prepared, speak clearly and concisely, know your audience and relax
Know you audience
Be confident in the material you are discussing
Breathe and stay focused, not getting distracted or veer off the topic
Kristy,
these are all key ways to make sure we are effective in our presentations.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Know your audience, be confident in your material to be presented and have an effective way to assess the audience in summary.
Know your audience, know the key points, know your time limits, practice.
WILLIAM,
all of these are great suggestions to ensure an effective presentation.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
the effective presenter needs to know about the audience and what will hook their interest and keep them engaged. You will need to know your subject very well so when asked questions you will be credible. Try to be friendly and confident while talking to the group and not looking over the top.
Here are some key points to keep in mind when preparing for a presentation:
Be prepare, understand the material, practice before the presentation, make eye contact and walk around the room, use powerpoint/visuals, handouts if available, ask questions to the audience, use vivid examples and humor to keep the audience attention.
the prrsntations i give are set by the school but i will be prepared and have fun with it and the stundents like it the stundent know if you are nures and will make fun at me after the class thst is y i work on the presentation days be for class thank you
LeWando,
I like your point about the message & then the format comes second. Too often I see presenters who come up with a "cool presentation" method & then try & cram a topic into it.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
The first step to effective presentation is understanding the message to be conveyed. Second, chose the approprate type of presentation the effectively conveys that message. Third, know your audience. Knowing your audience is key.
Debbie Kay,
this is a great method, especially for these situations where we need to be motivational & inspiring.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I work with externship students who can lose sight of their goal once they are off campus and "in the field" away from daily contact with their instructors.
The main goal I have in mind when building a presentation is to present a positive, upbeat, do-able message.
1. Convey the exact requirements to obtain their certification.
2. Try to keep alive the importance of completing the externship.
3. Insert motivators to assist them during those 12 weeks.
Jessica,
and I would say that your first points regarding being prepared & knowing your subject are what allow you to do the others.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I believe being prepared and knowing your subject well is the number one priority. Gauge your audience well, and be willing to be flexible with your delivery. It is nerve racking talking in front of large groups, but try to relax. And last but not least, have fun. If the audience sees that you are enjoying the presentation, then more than likely they will enjoy it also!!
Samuel,
these are all key aspects of preparing an effective & engaging presentation.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
The 1st thing that should be remembered when preparing to deliver an effictive presentation is the importance of knowledge of subject matter. Secondly to pripare adequately by having the right materials. Three to anticipate questions and field them at the end of your presentation.
Know your audience.
I attempted to have my students sign a waiver that would allow me to videotape their speeches; however, I only received half of them back. Next semester I will make it part of the Academic Agreement I have them sign on the first day - videotaping will not be an option.
But, does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to handle the fact that only half of them are willing to be taped? I passed around a sheet for them to check off how they would be willing to be viewed. For example, only viewed by instructor, viewed by instructor & student one-on-one, and viewed by class. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I believe watching yourself on tape is the best feedback possible.
