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  • The biggest item that separates mediocre presenters from world class ones is the ability to connect with an audience in an honest and exciting way
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 20 Apr 15
       
      I think this is why it is important to use personal experiences to be able to connect with your audience. As I am presenting to my classes, I use at least one or two examples pertaining to their lives that may help them to connect with the information. Sometimes it helps and other times the students may not understand due to the fact that they have not had the exposure of the specific topic. Asking them questions afterwards and having another student give an example usual is where the discussion leads. I fell connection is an important key of successful presentations.
    • rabraham
      rabraham on 20 Apr 15
       
      I agree.  Sometimes, the key to getting my students to remember things from my presentations is the story or tidbit of personal info. that I share.
    • mrswalker_
      mrswalker_ on 24 Apr 15
       
      This is so important with my elementary students. In Forest City, we take the approach that elementary is when students learn to love music and middle/high school is when they learn to truly do music. We do music reading basics and theory/history concepts, but my number one goal is to connect with students and make them choose to participate through their lives.
  • First impressions are powerful.
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 20 Apr 15
       
      First impressions are not only important in a job interview, but in presenting as well. That's why I think it is important to have those first slides be attention getting enough that the audience will not want to stop listening.
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  • if you have 30 minutes for your talk, finish in 25 minutes
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 20 Apr 15
       
      The presenter can give more information as a one-on-one basis after the presentation if someone in the audience has questions or would like a clarification, for example. By presenting the most important information, the audience will receive the best presentation. The presenter can also hand out note pages after the presentation for the audience to have the "extras" if they have not written anything down or it may help answer questions. Keeping the presentation interesting, straight to the point, and then done, is a presentation done well.
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 21 Apr 15
       
      With my youngest students I can always tell when I've talked to long. I aim for 10-15 minutes and if I hit 15 or even 20 minutes I've lost at least half of them.
    • mrswalker_
      mrswalker_ on 24 Apr 15
       
      If I would do this, I'd have 5 minutes of unplanned time! I think adding little activities into the presentation (brain breaks, songs to sing, etc) helps kids stay engaged for a longer time!
  • Get closer to your audience by moving away from or in front of the podium
  • Get closer to your audience by moving away from or in front of the podium
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 20 Apr 15
       
      This is difficult to do if you do not have a remote and you have to continuously change the slides to the next one. I remember one of my instructors in college tell the class that we should not stay in one spot at the front of the room, then she made us practice it. Realize you can move, which is important for the class and the teacher. If you stay in one spot, it looks as though you are glued to the floor, which obviously you are not. 
    • chaneline
      chaneline on 20 Apr 15
       
      I have heard this before and always like it when the presenter is dynamic.  Bummer I read this today because I have a big presentation tomorrow and was planning to hang out behind the podium.  Now I'll be forced to come out of hiding.  
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 21 Apr 15
       
      I do think having a remote in my room would be good. When I taught computers I actually just used a wireless mouse with a clipboard a lot. It worked great for what I needed at the time.
    • dougmay
      dougmay on 26 Apr 15
       
      People get tied to the podium as a security blanket. They are as exposed behind it.
  • Always remember that the people in your audience get to determine whether your idea spreads or dies. You need them more than they need you. So be humble in your approach. Their desires and goals — and their frustrations and anxieties — should shape everything you present.
  • Always remember that the people in your audience get to determine whether your idea spreads or dies. You need them more than
  • Always remember that the people in your audience get to determine whether your idea spreads or dies. You need them more than they need you. So be humble in your approach. Their desires and goals — and their frustrations and anxieties — should shape everything you present.
  • Always remember that the people in your audience get to determine whether your idea spreads or dies. You need them more than they need you. So be humble in your approach. Their desires and goals — and their frustrations and anxieties — should shape everything you present.
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 20 Apr 15
       
      I've never thought as much about this idea until this class, but it really is the audience who is the most important. Regardless of why someone is presenting, the audience will chose if they are interested or not. Their reaction is important to you as you may need to improve your delivery or what you deliver in order to gain their attention. I like the statement of your audience determines whether your idea "spreads or dies". That definitely puts it into perspective to make you think.
    • dougmay
      dougmay on 26 Apr 15
       
      I used to work in retail and I was always told that the company wasn't paying my check but the customer was. This would be the same situation. They determine our success or failure.
  • ways rememb
  • Always remember that the people in your audience get to determine whether your idea spreads or dies. You need them more than they need you. So be humble in your approach. Their desires and goals — and their frustrations and anxieties — should shape everything you present
  • present
  • use images with little or no text on slides
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 20 Apr 15
       
      I really like this. The images are so important as we've discussed in earlier lessons and my goals is to use this tactic as much as possible.
    • dougmay
      dougmay on 26 Apr 15
       
      This is something that will have to be sold to the audience since we are programed the other way.
  • Grab your digital video recorder, deliver your presentation and watch yourself,
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 20 Apr 15
       
      I do not like to watch myself on video (not that many people like to see themselves on video), but many times I'm too critical of myself. Not that there isn't room for improvement, so using a video might be very useful to me (or any presenter). 
  • personal/professional history, etc.
    • rabraham
      rabraham on 20 Apr 15
       
      This is interesting because when I am asked to share about myself (for example when I got a teacher leader position), I tend to keep it short and simple.  I don't know what they actually want to know about me.  That's the information they tend to forget anyway.
  • It is better to have the audience wanting more (of you) than to feel that they have had more than enough.
    • rabraham
      rabraham on 20 Apr 15
       
      This also allows time for questions and discussion before hurrying off to another presentation or class.
  • Remember the “B” key
    • rabraham
      rabraham on 20 Apr 15
       
      This is something new that I did not know about it.  I'm sure it will be very useful knowledge in the future.
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 21 Apr 15
       
      I'm really trying to remember if I knew this and just forgot or if I've never been told this - ever! I just went into powerpoint to try it! This is a really handy piece of information!
    • suzdohrer
      suzdohrer on 23 Apr 15
       
      Ditto. I never knew of this. Great tip I can use immediately.
  • take on a conversational tone
    • rabraham
      rabraham on 20 Apr 15
       
      Including the audience with interactions throughout the presentation will also help it come across as a conversation.  People usually feel less threatened when they feel like they are being talked with rather than talked at.
    • chaneline
      chaneline on 20 Apr 15
       
      I really like this advice! It makes sense to me to have a conversation with the audience.  When I think of it this way it takes some of the pressure off
  • If your presentation has to be long, break it into 10-minute chunks. "At every 10 minutes or so, try to reengage the audience with something different—don't just keep showing slides," he says. Try inserting a short video clip, introduce a quick demonstration, or have another speaker get up and briefly present. "Try to find some way to break up the presentation into manageable chunks of time," he says, "so people don't get too bored."
    • rabraham
      rabraham on 20 Apr 15
       
      This is a great idea to keep everyone engaged and mix up the way the information is presented.
    • chaneline
      chaneline on 20 Apr 15
       
      This tip is great because it uses what we know about the brain and gives a practical tip.  The use of video clips and demonstrations help to break up the presentation and keep it interesting.
    • vmcgee
      vmcgee on 24 Apr 15
       
      I think this is especially true when dealing with a younger audience as many of us do.  We have to break things into short chunks.
  • he true professional can always remain cool and in control. Remember, it is your reputation, so always remain gracious even with the most challenging of audiences.
    • chaneline
      chaneline on 20 Apr 15
       
      Courteousness and graciousness go along way.  People expect to be respected and the group dynamic definitely calls for that.  I was at a presentation earlier this year where the presenter forgot her manners.  She started to berated us for not asking questions and participating right off.  She seemed angry at us.  She totally lost the whole group and was very ineffective.  Interestingly, she was a national speaker who was expensive to bring in...I can't believe she has made it this far as a presenter.  
  • Practicing in front of another person or a video camera will help even more, he says. "Most of the great presenters actually rehearse much more extensively than anyone else," he says. "They don't just wing it."
    • chaneline
      chaneline on 20 Apr 15
       
      This makes sense, but sometimes feels silly.  I have gone over my presentation out loud twice (several more in my head).  I am going to do another read through tonight, as the presentation is tomorrow.  Hope it's enough.
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 21 Apr 15
       
      I have video taped my lessons many times and I will say that it is always beneficial. I sometimes realize that I forgot to use the correct terminology and instead used an explanation!
  • If you’ve made a sincere effort to look at the world through their eyes
  • less than 20 minutes
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 21 Apr 15
       
      I always aim for short times in front of the class and can always tell when I've gone too long. The class gets restless.
    • mrswalker_
      mrswalker_ on 24 Apr 15
       
      This doesn't really work for my classroom, but my presentations often involve songs they stand up and sing, brain breaks, videos, smart board activities, and more. I think the goal is to not lecture for 20 minutes, but the total presentation can be longer.
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 26 Apr 15
       
      I agree. When you switch it up it makes the students more aware and awake. I like to incorporate activities that allow them to move around every 20 minutes.
  • bullet points are the worst way to learn and impart information
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 21 Apr 15
       
      I can't believe that I had never heard this before! This might be difficult at times. Sometimes I just want to quickly bullet the most important items. 
  • Practice 10 hours for every one hour of the presentation
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 21 Apr 15
       
      WOW! This is a lot of time to practice! I'm wondering where I am going to find the time!
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 22 Apr 15
       
      While I am not passionate about the subject of Personal Hygiene, I am passionate about presenting the Good Manuafacturing Practices topics and helping the production personnel be passionate about delivering a safe and qaulity product.
  • The audience wants to like you and they will give you a few minutes at the beginning to engage them — don’t miss the opportunity.
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 22 Apr 15
       
      Each year that I do this presentation it gets more personal as I work with and get to know more of the staff each year.
  • Audience attention is greatest at the opening and then again when you say something like “In conclusion….”
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 22 Apr 15
       
      Very true. Most people will remember the first thing you said and the lst thing you said and so it goes...
  • Removing physical barriers between you and the audience will help you build rapport and make a connection.
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 22 Apr 15
       
      I need to work on my boss about getting a hand held remote so that all the speakers can do this.
  • If you press the “B” key while your PowerPoint or Keynote slide is showing, the screen will go blank
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 25 Apr 15
       
      This is a great tip. Instead of of just pausing on the slide you have projected you can actually create a visual break to go off topic or restate a prevouis topic. Love it!
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 26 Apr 15
       
      Some projectors have a "black screen" key that works well too.
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 22 Apr 15
       
      I did not know that. The "B" key will now be in my arsenal.
  • "When you prepare and rehearse the presentation—out loud, over many hours and many days—you'll come across as much more engaging as a speaker and effortless."
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 22 Apr 15
       
      I do rehearse, I just need to do it more than I have in the past.
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 25 Apr 15
       
      I agree I need to step up my practice. Of course when you have your whole presentation on the slide you can just read it! Now, I know I will need to be more prepared with what I am saying.
  • "We know through research that 93 percent of the impression you leave on somebody has little to do with content and everything to do with body language and verbal ability—how you talk, sound, look and what you're wearing," Gallo says. "Only about 7 percent of the actual words or content is important."
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 25 Apr 15
       
      When I think about the best presentations I have been to this rings true. Sometimes I find myself getting preachy when I speak I need to remember this.
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 22 Apr 15
       
      I try to make sure I am comfortable in the clothes that I am wearing and that translates to me being cmfortable presenting.
    • suzdohrer
      suzdohrer on 23 Apr 15
       
      This is my number one point, learned previously. Having a remote clicker and moving among the students changes the entire dynamic of the class. I need to do this more.
  • presenting to a small group, then you can connect your computer to a large TV (via the s-video line-in). With a TV screen
    • suzdohrer
      suzdohrer on 23 Apr 15
       
      Great idea for my small classes and seminars. I just ended a class of 6 students, and the screen at the front of the room seemed distant. We sat around a conference table and a smaller setting with a TV monitor would have worked better. Just did not ever think of it.
  • The audience is. It’s in their power to embrace — or reject — your ideas.
  • kinds of resistance
    • suzdohrer
      suzdohrer on 23 Apr 15
       
      I face multi-tasking, over-burdened and tiredness resistance from the audience of students, commonly. They students have too much on their plates and too many distractions. So, perhaps this falls into practical resistance. There is not always a "reward" like comp time at the end.
  • discuss ideas or concepts
    • suzdohrer
      suzdohrer on 23 Apr 15
       
      Okay, I am taking this to heart. I believe I have to go on a PowerPoint Bullet DIet.
  • most presenters will spend 99 percent of their time preparing the content and slides, and very little—if any—on understanding and controlling their body language
    • suzdohrer
      suzdohrer on 23 Apr 15
       
      Oh yeah, of this I am soooo guilty! Another resolution.
  • Today’s projectors are bright enough to allow you to keep many of the lights on.
    • mrswalker_
      mrswalker_ on 24 Apr 15
       
      My classroom has these great dimmer lights so that I can cancel out distractions in the room without leaving the kids in the dark. Too bright of a room overstimulates some of my kids and they don't focus well.
  • Is it physically or geographically difficult for the audience to do what you’re asking?
    • mrswalker_
      mrswalker_ on 24 Apr 15
       
      I have to remember this sometimes, especially when my students are standing/sitting on choral risers!
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 25 Apr 15
       
      I like this tip. When I speak to parents it would be well forth the effort to let them know we are working together for their child.
    • vmcgee
      vmcgee on 24 Apr 15
       
      I agree with this statement, but I think it is because passion leads to (1) energy and (2) greater understanding.  These make for a better presentation.
    • vmcgee
      vmcgee on 24 Apr 15
       
      I agree.  As I reflect on my own presentations to my class, it seems that the success or lack thereof that occurs in the first few minutes of a lesson presentation will continue on through the rest of the lesson.
    • vmcgee
      vmcgee on 24 Apr 15
       
      I did not know this.  I could definitely use this.
  • Resistance doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, if you prepare for it, you’ll sharpen your presentation and stand a much better chance of winning your audience over.
    • vmcgee
      vmcgee on 24 Apr 15
       
      I agree.  In effect, this is "preparing for the worst."  If we are ready for the worst-case scenario to develop, then we can handle whatever comes our way.
  • Unfortunately, people read from their PowerPoint slides much more than they think they do, Gallo notes.
    • vmcgee
      vmcgee on 24 Apr 15
       
      I hadn't thought about this before.  It makes perfect sense, and I am sure that I have read from the slides more than I have thought I was doing.
  • One sure way to lose an audience is to turn your back on them.
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 25 Apr 15
       
      Yes! I confess I did this all the time. Wow. I believe I will enjoy giving presentations after this class. I have learned so much!
  • When audience members ask questions or give comments, you should be gracious and thank them for their input
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 26 Apr 15
       
      This depends on the age of the class as well. I substituted in 7th grade classroom and usually they interrupt for attention on themselves, and not as part of the presentation. However, the lesson could help a lot with the delivery in this case. Focus on the purpose!
  • The audience should be looking at you more than the screen.
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 26 Apr 15
       
      I have to get used to this!
  • try to come up with arguments against your perspective
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 26 Apr 15
       
      I always tell my students to prepare counterarguments when writing a paper, and this is the same thing.
  • So look at things from their perspective
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 26 Apr 15
       
      It is sometimes hard to see things from the perspective of an eighth grader!
  • cram as much information into bullets as humanly possible—making it exceedingly hard for people to read the slides. And then the audience gets bored
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 26 Apr 15
       
      I used to be able to give students my power points so they knew what we discussed in class. Now I will need to include a script that accompanies the power point.
  • they don't even rehearse it
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 26 Apr 15
       
      I usually practice in a mirror.
  • sustain eye contact
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 26 Apr 15
       
      Very important to keep your eyes on students for many reasons!
  • ); voice (don't speak in a monotone voice).
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 26 Apr 15
       
      Also, watch for repetition of words or sounds, like "um" or "ok" or "aaaa". Those are annoying!
  • The first 2-3 minutes of the presentation are the most important.
    • dougmay
      dougmay on 26 Apr 15
       
      I agree, hook them early or lose them.
  • Anticipating resistance forces you to really think about the people you’re presenting to, and that makes it easier to influence them.
    • dougmay
      dougmay on 26 Apr 15
       
      Being proactive and anticipating resistance will allow you to less reactive, which would not be good for a presentation.
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  • be passionate
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 22 Sep 15
       
      being authentically passionate about something draws your audience in, or allows them to counter you.  Either way you ellicit emotion, you engage others.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 24 Sep 15
       
      I agree. My personal experience attests to this tip. I know when I'm passionate about my topic, it's far easier to engage my audience, then when I'm not enthusiastic about it. In terms of teaching, this often means for me switching things up. If I have taught a lesson too many times, I get bored with it, and then it's difficult to engage students. When I'm at that point, it's time to change things.
    • emoses
      emoses on 28 Sep 15
       
      Passion is actually a forte of mine, but when it comes to some of my material, my audience can definitely see I'm not into it. But then, why should they be? If I can incorporate some sort of passion into the presentation, it would really help in the long run. The students might want to know what gets the teach so excited about this material? Passion and humor are two ways to go about this.
  • passively sitting
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 22 Sep 15
       
      Planning for how to engage your audience will not only hold their attention longer, but it will also help to scaffold learning so that it may transfer for them.
  • Resistance doesn’t have to be a bad thing
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 22 Sep 15
       
      So true. Resistance can be a seeking to understand thing as well. As a presenter it is important to "Step outside" your facilitation so that you can read your audience and engage them.
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  • Anticipating resistance
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 22 Sep 15
       
      I believe the bulk of anticipating comes in the planning of the facilitation of your presentation.  Feedback from others will aid in thinking through this as well and anticipating any blindspots.
  • Ignore Your Body Language and Vocal Delivery
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 22 Sep 15
       
      THis really takes rehearsal and practice.  You need to have the ability to "step outside" your facilitation.  This is where everything slows down and you are not solely focusing on your content.  You are able to focus on body language of your audience and yourself.  You are able to guage if your interactions are welcoming or defensive.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 25 Sep 15
       
      yes! and smile!!
  • The first 2-3 minutes of the presentation are the most important.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 24 Sep 15
       
      I have found this to be true as well. As a teacher, I think the first day is often the most important to set the tone. Having a great lesson planned for the first day is key to capturing your audience right away.
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 26 Sep 15
       
      I agree that those first few minutes make or break an interaction, whether speaker to a group or one-on-one. Hook them before they check out.
  • press the “B” key while your PowerPoint or Keynote slide is showing, the screen will go blank.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 24 Sep 15
       
      I didn't know about this function. Great tip!
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 26 Sep 15
       
      I have worked in the educational technology area for 20 years and have never heard nor seen this feature before.  I will definitely use this in the future.
    • emoses
      emoses on 28 Sep 15
       
      This is a really cool idea! I mentioned earlier that it would be nice to have the students take their minds off of the projector screen, and this is a great way to do that! It would be a great function in storytelling!
  • Always remember that the people in your audience get to determine whether your idea spreads or dies.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 24 Sep 15
       
      I teach a course called Business Communication, and we spend a lot of time talking about persuasive messages and how to overcome audience objections and remove obstacles that stand in the way of the audience taking action or changing belief based on the intent of the message. The concepts in this article are all very relevant to that!
  • "They practice much more than the average presenter."
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 24 Sep 15
       
      The proverbial addage: practice makes perfect. I agree here!
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 26 Sep 15
       
      This is very true.  I know Steve Jobs ran into a few snags with WiFi but continued on with little disturbance because he knew his slides in and out.  He just jumped to a part of his presentation that had pictures instead.
  • Most people listening to presentations tend to tune out after about 10 minutes, Gallo says, based on expert opinion and research in cognitive functions. So keep the presentation to less than 20 minutes.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 24 Sep 15
       
      Excellent point to keep in mind. Anecdotally I find this to be true as well. I try to keep lectures at 20 minutes or less, but sometimes that's difficult.
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 27 Sep 15
       
      If the audience starts to tune out after 10 minutes I need to state my most important points during that time. Use the last 10 to reinforce how and why they are important to remember maybe?
  • Gallo suggests that you use images with little or no text on slides to discuss ideas or concepts, which is also a great way to engage the audience.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 24 Sep 15
       
      I love this point. I've been concerned about cutting all the text off my slides. I think a lecture in a classroom is a different context than a presentation. And although I think most of the concepts for presenting still apply, I think sometimes bullet-points and text are good things. Over-used? Yes, but this tip seems very practical for me. Break-up the text slides with some slides that are only visual and get the audience talking. Ideally, at least every 10 minutes, according to tip #1.
  • Most presenters fail here because they ramble on too long about superfluous background information or their personal/professional history, etc.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 25 Sep 15
       
      I've seen this, nobody wants to hear a person's background from them, we want to hear what you have to show us
  • Be confident.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 25 Sep 15
       
      Even when we doubt for a minute, if we convince ourselves we can, we'll transmit this to our audience
  • Or ask a colleague for a reality check before you present to other managers in her group.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 25 Sep 15
       
      It is important to know who we are talking to and their background so we can sympathize with them. That way, also people will follow our presentation and listen to us
  • At every 10 minutes or so, try to reengage the audience with something different
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 25 Sep 15
       
      Good way to give the audience a break for later regain their attention.
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 27 Sep 15
       
      I really like that idea! I've never thought of it before but it makes perfect sense!
    • emoses
      emoses on 28 Sep 15
       
      This is a great tip! It's easy to just get into a rut when presenting information, especially if there's a lot of it and you're on a time crunch! I like to have my students get up and stretch if it's taking too long. It's something different, and perhaps it can awaken something in them to be more engaged. 
  • you'll come across as much more engaging as a speaker and effortless.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 25 Sep 15
       
      Practice makes perfect, like anything we do. Presentations are not the exception
  • Get closer to your audience by moving away from or in front of the podium.
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 26 Sep 15
       
      I appreciate the speaker who moves to the side or front of the podium. However I do not like it when a speaker moves all over the room. My neck and back get tired twisting around to watch while I listen.
  • will allow you to move away from the podium
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 26 Sep 15
       
      This will help with one of the items I am working on with my presentations which is to have more of a conversation than a lecture.
  • connect your computer to a large TV (via the s-video line-in
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 26 Sep 15
       
      This shows how quickly technology can change.  The school provided laptop I use doesn't have an old analog s-video port.  Most computers today have an HDMI port that will carry audio and video in one cable that will connect to most projectors and flat screen TVs.
  • When you read from your notes or from slides," he says, "that completely breaks the connection you have with audience."
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 26 Sep 15
       
      When presenters read from their slides I tune out every single time.  I try to never do this in my presentations.
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 27 Sep 15
       
      It tends to break the flow even if the presenter doesn't turn around but looks up to read from a screen on a wall high and behind the audience. I noticed this week that a screen was placed at eye-level in the audience so the speaker and singers appeared to just be looking into the eyes of the audience. It really helped with the flow of the event!
    • emoses
      emoses on 28 Sep 15
       
      I am very guilty of this way of presenting. It's ironic, too, because I don't like when I'm sitting in this kind of presentation, so why would I make my audience suffer? But I also like to make sure they have all the pertinent information. However, sometimes it's a little too much, especially if they're taking it down once and I'm not holding them accountable for the information later on.
  • Grab your digital video recorder, deliver your presentation and watch yourself,
    • emoses
      emoses on 28 Sep 15
       
      This would be a great practice to get into, just to see what the audience sees. Perhaps there's something I'm always doing, or not moving around enough, or not projecting my voice enough. Perhaps I need more eye contact with the group. You can always learn something about your teaching style when you actually become the audience.
  • hanigand on 08 Feb 16
     
    I do like when a speaker moves around a little. Too much and it is harder to stay focused. Also I do not like when the speaker only reads from the Powerpoint. I agree that it is a waste of my time. Use the Powerpoint only as a reference and talk from there.
tifinif

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  • tifinif on 06 Feb 17
     
    Nice site that has practical tips when using Google Classroom. I like that it tells you what Classroom "isn't ". This site also has great resources for other "tech" ideas.
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  • Jody Albertson on 14 Nov 11
     
    Here are some SoftChalk tips that may be helpful.
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  • cjterry64 on 08 Jul 15
     
    Tips for online learner. Need to think how I'd adapt to elementary.
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  • Amy Burns on 08 Jun 11
     
    Basic IPad tips and tricks. Easy to understand explanations and lots of links.
  • Amy Burns on 08 Jun 11
     
    moodle Iowa
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  • Marcia Jensen on 30 Jul 11
     
    A great wiki takes time. Of course, you can always just start a new wiki, but sometimes you have a lot of great formatting and content that you want to save. Just because the project is over or your students have moved on to the next class or grade, it doesn't mean that all your hard work has to go to waste. This month, we're giving you some tips on how to take a great wiki and get it ready to use again.
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  • The best slides may have no text at all.
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 15 Jul 14
       
      NO words at all will challenge me since I am so verbal.  But I can see the value in it.
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 16 Jul 14
       
      I agree. I thought this point was interesting. I never thought of not having any text on a slide.
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      No words?! This is good though, I have often thought how I can encourage my to take notes and I hate giving out my presentations.  This will do it!  
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      No words is definitely outside of the box type thinking. It also requires you to have a great interplay with your visuals.
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 22 Jul 14
       
      I LOVE this! It would be great for setting a stage for a story with a single image. No words needed! If there's no text, your audience can really listen to your words while taking in the image instead of trying to read and listen.
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      I'm lucky enough to have access to good images (photography is a family hobby) and access to photoshop. This is much tougher without the right tools.
    • nettiemarie
      nettiemarie on 03 Aug 14
       
      this is challenging but an interesting thought... would work for a dramatic statement
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 04 Aug 14
       
      I am very verbal, also, but also put a great deal on slides. This is going to be a good challenge for me!
  • But if they are good slides, they will be of little use without you. Instead of a copy of your PowerPoint slides, it is far better to prepare a written document which highlights your content from the presentation and expands on that content.
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 15 Jul 14
       
      This reinforces my thinking to go back to providing a notes page and then editing my powerpoints to make them simpler.
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 15 Jul 14
       
      These slides are helpful examples
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 12 Aug 14
       
      I always thought "good" slides had good content. It makes sense that you should put little on the slides and then talk about the content, rather than load the slide with info.
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  • try to highlight the main point of each bullet point. Try to bold only the key parts of each point — limit it to as few words as possible.
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 15 Jul 14
       
      Good tip.  I found in looking at many of my presentations I had already highlighted key words.  So why did I add all the other text?
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      This is a helpful idea, I have never thought to do this before.
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 20 Jul 14
       
      I agree - this is a really logical way to pair down my wordy slides without loosing important content. It also encourages note taking in the right way for students.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 12 Aug 14
       
      Occasionally, I have highlighted text on a slide, but I thought I was only putting relevant information on the slide with lots of bullets. Ugh. I could have probably gotten by (I now know I could have) with only putting the hightlighted word and another word or two on the slide, instead.
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 15 Jul 14
       
      So much about PP I don't know how to do! I think it's time to take an advance PP class.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 12 Aug 14
       
      I have realized the same. I thought I knew PP pretty well, but starting to work on these new slides (and all the new information) has almost blown me away! I have a friend who just aced a college PP class - I am hoping she can help me work through some of the "new" stuff to me. I don't want PP to be too time comsuming, but I want them to be effective.
  • I often use images of people in my slides, as photography of people tends to help the audience connect with the slide on a more emotional level.
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 16 Jul 14
       
      Makes sense when trying to tell a story and connect with the audience on an emotional level.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 12 Aug 14
       
      I definitely need to switch over to photography. I tend to use cutesy images. Not really sure why other than I like them. Using photos would bring a point home now if the right image is used.
  • People should be able to comprehend each one in about three seconds.
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 16 Jul 14
       
      Good rule of thumb.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 17 Jul 14
       
      3 seconds - will be a challenge.I will really have to try to think about  the audience and what might attract their attention..
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      If it takes longer, then I think a presenter should be quiet and give them time. It isn't that we can't give some silent time to read... it is just that we don't like to, I think.
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      Three seconds seems like a good time to transition anyway. 3 seconds of quite between slides, audience gets the glance and then the presenter talks...
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      I struggle with this when I present charts and graphs. The takeaway is to simplify the graph or chart to highlight what I'm trying to say.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 12 Aug 14
       
      We shouldn't need the time to read with only a few words on the slide. I like to give that "wait time" AFTER I have spoken. Still work work the same way - giving the audience time to comprehend.
  • Remember the golden rule of PowerPoint presentations — always do what is right for your audience.
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 16 Jul 14
       
      When creating and preparing for a presentation, it is important to put yourself in the position of the audience.
  • It’s okay to cover details verbally that are not reflected in your bullet points.
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 16 Jul 14
       
      I am guilty of including a lot of information on presentations. I need to remember that I can include information that is not a bullet point.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      This is a pretty straightforward example of this process. It really isn't too hard once it is laid out like this, but it isn't a natural step for me either.
  • convert each bullet point into a separate image
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 16 Jul 14
       
      Great idea if it is possible with the slide content.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 05 Aug 14
       
      In my opinion, the slide would get too cluttered and distracting to do this.
  • Think of your slides as billboards. When people drive, they only briefly take their eyes off their main focus — the road — to process billboard information
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      This is a good correlation and great tip.  
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 20 Jul 14
       
      I agree, this is one of my favorite tips so far, it made me rethink a couple of my slides!
  • So when adding elements to your slides, have a good reason: Does the audience need to see your logo on each slide to remember who you work for? Does that blue swoosh add meaning? If not, leave it off
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      This is good information and should be done during the 'analog' stage.
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      This one is tough because some companies demand the logo be placed on slides.
  • If they fall below 24 pt then you might be on to something. Also, look at the number of lines you use for your bullet points. If you use more than two lines anywhere, then they’re definitely leaning text heavy.
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      Good guideline for checking up on myself.
  • Nothing in your slide should be superfluous, ever.
  • Follow these steps to reduce and simplify your text-heavy bullet points
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      I like the steps used in this process.  I think the most challenging part of designing presentations is figuring out what is most important.  This seems so helpful in making those decisions.  
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 12 Aug 14
       
      The most challenging part of design would be figuring out what to use to engage the audience (ie photograph). If we have the end design in mind, and know what our main points are, the text should be easily simplified.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 17 Jul 14
       
      Not sure how I will manage to leave superfluous behind. I'm so used to looking for ways to incorporate it. I do agree  it would improve presentation when I think about what I like to see when I am listening to a presentation. 
  • Instead of a copy of your PowerPoint slides, it is far better to prepare a written document which highlights your content from the presentation and expands on that content.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 17 Jul 14
       
      YIKES! both of these look impossible! I have listened to presentations like this and the presenter doesn't always read them and I can't see them well enough to read-it's very frustrating. Eye chart is exactly what I think of.
  • Use high-quality graphics including photographs.
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      Coming from an art teacher, this is GREAT advice!
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      Even coming from a very non-artistic person... this is GREAT advice! I couldn't make art when I try, but I can make crap... which means I know crappy visuals when I see them :)
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 05 Aug 14
       
      This IS great advice, but...I will miss the cutesy graphics. (Just kidding.) Looking for the higher quality graphics that are appropriate is going to take some time.
  • “Wipe Left-to-Right” (from the “Animations” menu) is good for a bullet point
  • The right color can help persuade and motivate.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 05 Aug 14
       
      I never really thought about this before for a presention. However, I know when I dress for certain events, I look for outfits of a certain color so it only makes sense that this would be even more appropriate for presentations!
  • color usage can increase interest and improve learning comprehension and retention.
  • Cool colors work best for backgrounds
  • Warm colors generally work best for objects in the foreground (
  • white background with black or dark text works much better.
  • San-serif fonts are generally best for PowerPoint presentations,
  • video clips to show concrete examples promotes active cognitive processing, which is the natural way people learn.
  • people comprehend better when information is presented in small chunks or segments.
  • Spend time in the slide sorter
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 17 Jul 14
       
      There is a first time for everything. I have not ever done this, but it makes good sense, so I will start using it.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      I think this is true for many people. Power Point used to not let you re-arrange slides from the normal view (via that sidebar). You had to go to this view to re-arrange things. Then it got easier to use. The slide sorter is a tool that encourages a creative look at the big picture of one's presentation
  • extras actually take away meaning
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 17 Jul 14
       
      I want their attention to be focused and not distraccted by "extras" I better remember this.
  • including a healthy amount of white space sharpens viewers’ focus
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      Good point. Leaving white space seems like wasting valuable real estate for presenting our message but in reality, the white space makes understanding our message easier.
  • This is all too common.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 17 Jul 14
       
      Another thing I am guilty of although I usually just don't use these, but I'm not sure how to do this correctly. 
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      I see this very commonly. Presenters don't take the time to find quality images. They google a topic and pull very low resolution photos to include in their presentation. The resolution is fine for a website but grainy when displayed large.
  • what's your intention?
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 17 Jul 14
       
      Why am I using this image? If I can't answer that clearly-I need to pick another.
  • Your slides should have plenty of “white space” or “negative space.”
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 20 Jul 14
       
      I teach students about the parallel of white space with rests in music, I never thought about how that should be used in presentations before!
  • Best if you limit the bars to 4-8.
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 20 Jul 14
       
      This is helpful to me, as I like to use charts, but have a hard time determining where to stop with information - balancing the need to know with the why do I care.
  • You can achieve this through consistent type styles, color, image treatment, and element placement throughout the slide deck
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 20 Jul 14
       
      Again, I like the idea of consistency without the use of the templates. We are often drawn to the templates because they are consistent, but there are so many other ways to create the same effect.
  • relevant
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 20 Jul 14
       
      I need to remember that this means relevant to the AUDIENCE!
  • Now the software background template can be seen just enough to become a bit of noise
  • Have a visual theme, but avoid using PowerPoint templates
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      It's interesting that the software we use to create presentations has bad presentation templates..
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 05 Aug 14
       
      The templates were one of my original "draws" to PowerPoint. They made things so easy to get started.
  • mage is lame & has nothing to do with content
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      But it made me laugh! :-)
  • Presentation software gives us many shiny, seductive elements to work with
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      It does. and all the examples here really help me to identify what is quality and what is not..
  • bullet points in your slides are way too text heavy?
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      answer: almost every time i create a powerpoint. :-/
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      I did this in the past. I actually stopped using powerpoint because students didn't like it. I think I used the slides (as an outline) more than my students. I moved to telling more stories and relating topics to current interests and events. Students are much more engaged.
  • Remove all extraneous copy from bullet points
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      This is difficult! but it is rewarding once the final product comes out nice and clean...
  • The software was designed as a convenient way to display graphical information that would support the speaker and supplement the presentation.
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 21 Jul 14
       
      These words stand out to me: support and supplement.
  • use no more than two-three different types of transition effects and do not place transition effects between all slides
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 21 Jul 14
       
      Good to remember to use no more than 2-3 different types of transition effects. 
  • Again, if it is included in the software, your audience has seen it a million times before.
  • Again, if it is included in the software, your audience has seen it a million times before.
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 21 Jul 14
       
      Great point! I have seen some images or borders that are overused on PowerPoints! 
  • You can give a good presentation without any images at all, but if you do use images in slides, try to keep these eleven tips in mind.
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 21 Jul 14
       
      Imagining a presentation without visuals would have been crazy to think about before this class! 
  • Here’s an “after” slide to illustrate:
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 21 Jul 14
       
      This slide is great because it leaves me wanting to know more about the topic. I would really pay attention to the speaker because I would be intrigued by the visual! 
  • The less clutter you have on your slide, the more powerful your visual message will become.
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 22 Jul 14
       
      This is good to remember. We need to be okay with letting go of the need to "fill the slide". I know that I personally struggle with thinking I should add more visual appeal.
  • decrease the opacity and add a Gaussian Blur or motion filter in Photoshop
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 22 Jul 14
       
      I never thought about whether an image is your primary or secondary focus on any given slide. The idea of fading the picture to the back for secondary is an interesting technique to make what needs to stand out more do just that.
  • the image is still a cliché
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 22 Jul 14
       
      This is good to note. It is time for us to step away from cliche pictures that will prevent our instruction from making an original, meaningful connection with our audience.
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      Presenters and teachers get in a hurry to create their visuals and use anything to fill the page. What I'm learning is that these images do more damage than good by distracting our audience.
  • help you remember what to cover but won’t make it easier for the audience to digest it.
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 22 Jul 14
       
      It's interesting to see how something that can try to make the speaker more comfortable can actually work against the purpose they are speaking for. We need to ask ourselves, what is more important: our audience or our script?
  • Focus on the main phrases
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 22 Jul 14
       
      This is a helpful reminder. It really hit me when I read one of the lessons in simplifying that stated we should never have a full sentence on a slide. We only need enough text for it to be memorable when we are sharing on it. In some cases, text may not even be needed to do this.
  • Even worse is to take a free comp from a photo website and stretch it out
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      It's fine to use these images as comps until you decide whether or not the image will work but the high res image should be used in a final presentation.
  • the star, of course, is your audience
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 23 Jul 14
       
      Have to always keep this in mind.  The audience is the star- how can I make sure they feel satisfied after I'm finished withe my presentation?
  • If you have a detailed handout or publication for the audience to be passed out after your talk, you need not feel compelled to fill your PowerPoint slides with a great deal of text.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 23 Jul 14
       
      This is something I have really learned in this class and had some interesting conversations with some people about this.  From my conversations I have learned that  people in occupations other than teaching have different oppinions about this.
  • And this is even better…
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 23 Jul 14
       
      I have to keep this in mind and keep working on keeping text as little as possible.
  • You can take your own high-quality photographs with your digital camera
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 23 Jul 14
       
      I need to take my own pictures more often.  My presentation is about history though so this is hard but give lots of presentations where I can take or use my own photographs.
  • You clearly need a consistent visual theme throughout your presentation, but most templates included in PowerPoint have been seen by your audience countless times (and besides, the templates are not all that great to begin with).
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 23 Jul 14
       
      This is hard for me.  I really like some of the templates in Keynote and don't feel like the audiences have seen them- the problem is they aren't always compatible with Powerpoint and sometimes have to present on a computer that only has Powerpoint.
  • Fonts communicate subtle messages in and of themselves, which is why you should choose fonts deliberately.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 23 Jul 14
       
      Sometimes I'm like a kid when it comes to fonts and spend lots of times looking for a "cool" one.  I need to always remember that simple is better!
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 23 Jul 14
       
      The thing is some kids have trouble with some of the letters in the fonts suggested. I use comic sans because I like the way the a and the g look. For special ed students with moderate disability, it looks more familiar to the way they are learning to print.
  • Think like a designer when you arrange slide elements.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 23 Jul 14
       
      I'm not a designer and think I'm not very good at thinking like one- a weakness of mine.  I need to keep the design elements in mind.
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Articles: Delivery - 2 views

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  • It is better to have the audience wanting more (of you) than to feel that they have had more than enough.
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 18 Jul 14
       
      This is very true and I have experienced the value of finishing early both as a presenter and as a participamt
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      True, but in a class setting we shouldn't end class early to accomplish this. Planning other activities to enhance an early end is a good idea.
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 28 Jul 14
       
      I think we have been taught that keeping students busy bell to bell is important and that often we try to do that by being in front directly instructing the whole time. Finishing a little early with an enrichment opportunity - or time for them to dig into the other 20% would be a GREAT idea for in the classroom!
  • press the “B” key while your PowerPoint or Keynote
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 18 Jul 14
       
      I can't believe I didn't know this!!
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      This article is a bit dated, so you will need to double check it is true in the current version. I've got a button on my remote that does the same thing, so I'm not much help in this.
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      I use a remote too. Didn't know that worked, will have to check it out.
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 24 Jul 14
       
      Great tip.  I will be checking this out.  
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 28 Jul 14
       
      I usually just mute the screen, same effect and works from the remote.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 11 Aug 14
       
      I had no idea....
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 18 Jul 14
       
      I don't seem to have many problems with logical resistance when teaching. However, emotional resistance often comes up with college students when I present information that challenges a belief they have about parenting, guidance or something they experienced growing up.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 11 Aug 14
       
      I have occasionally run into resistance with my staff members. Unfortunately, it was a divided staff anyway, and I think some of the resistance came from just being bull-headed toward others. I have felt my presentation was adequate, but would actually see some staff members look around before making any comments. It was a tough group of staff members to work with!
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  • Acknowledge any sacrifices they’re making,
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 18 Jul 14
       
      Students are often overwhelmed by the work load when they get to college.  It's important for me to remember to acknowledge that they are overwhelmed and give them survival tips!
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      Good point! Acknowledgement goes a long way towards your end goal of persuasion.
  • break it into 10-minute chunks. "At every 10 minutes or so, try to reengage the audience with something different—don't just keep showing slides,"
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 18 Jul 14
       
      This is a very helpful strategy. Or I build in a pair and share, small group activity, an opportunity to use materials, etc
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      The pair/share is my staple... when planning, if I can't think of something more profound to put in there, I will put in a rhetorical question and do a pair/share. It does do wonders for keeping the audience engaged.
  • Practice 10 hours for every one hour
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 18 Jul 14
       
      Well, maybe for a presentation at a conference.  This isn't even practical for daily work in the classroom with the teaching load and preps I have!  
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 24 Jul 14
       
      Agree, that might be great if you only give a few different presentations, but I have daily hour long lectures to present just to get all the content in before the AP exam.  I would never sleep!!
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 24 Jul 14
       
      This seems like a lot! 
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 11 Aug 14
       
      I had to give so many presentations as a principal. It would have been impossible to spend 10 hours for each hour! I know I did early on when I first started my presentation career, but certainly not as it go going!
  • However, he says most presenters will spend 99 percent of their time preparing the content and
  • Start strong
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 21 Jul 14
       
      This is very true! The presenter will keep the audiences attention if they start the first 2-3 minutes strong.
  • come up with arguments against your perspective
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 21 Jul 14
       
      Great idea! This will help you be better prepared when they come up.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 11 Aug 14
       
      I agree it helps to be prepared. With my divided staff, I always tried to play devil's advocate with myself to prepare myself for the inevitable. Sometimes, I won my "argument". Sometimes not, but I always tried to be prepared with facts.
  • "Try to find some way to break up the presentation into manageable chunks of time,"
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 21 Jul 14
       
      Engage your audience in a hands on activity if possible during your presentation. Keep them active and engaged.
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 24 Jul 14
       
      Good suggestions for breaking up the time.  My presentations are always long, I need various activities for keeping the students active.  
  • give the audience's eyes a rest every so often
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 21 Jul 14
       
      Interesting thought. Images that are very busy can take time for the audience to digest, give time for them to comprehend the images and the presentation.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 11 Aug 14
       
      I like the thought of just blacking out the slide show every once in a while using the B. It gives the audience a short time to digest and yet continue with the presentation.
  • deliver your presentation and watch yourself
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 21 Jul 14
       
      Great tip! You will learn a lot from watching yourself present.
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 24 Jul 14
       
      I did this last year when working on my National Board Certification.  It was very eye opening, I noticed everything odd that I did (speech, questions, movements).  
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 24 Jul 14
       
      I found this to be the most helpful strategy during my student teaching as well! 
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 28 Jul 14
       
      This is something I do a lot as a conductor, but haven't used it in presentations as much as conducting - what a good tip!
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 11 Aug 14
       
      I love doing this! I always videoed my student teachers and when I started giving staff presenations, I always had someone tape it for my own review. It's amazing what you notice that you didn't realize took place!
  • passionate about your topic and let that enthusiasm come out
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      I've been telling my business students this for several years. If you can find something you are interested in, your enthusiasm toward that product or service is evident. I guess it makes sense that it would translate into the things we speak about.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 23 Jul 14
       
      yes, do what you love and love what you do. It matters.
  • individuals rather than scanning the group
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      I like this technique. I think it helps create a bond with the group if you make eye contact and hold it for a few seconds before moving on. Scanning without holding eye contact seems awkward to me and insincere.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 11 Aug 14
       
      Scanning the group seems so unnatural to me. I DO make eye contact with different audience members. Granted, I scan to find that individual but it is not a robotic look around and I do settle on someone.
  • Make sure your text and graphics are large enough to be seen on the small the screen
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      We use dual 42 inch displays in our training rooms. They work very well for freedom of content. Blacks and whites are all reproduced well but text size is critical. The monitors almost force better slide design by becoming illegible when too much text is placed on the slide.
  • standard template in PowerPoint? Title and bullets
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      I think they're the norm just because they speed up the preparation side; not because they increase engagement or comprehension.
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 28 Jul 14
       
      Some business places require this, I know that my sister who has shadowed me in this venture is forced to follow that outline and she hates it. It is also the format that original note taking strategies were taught decades ago, and we just can't seem to move past it despite all of the evidence that it doesn't work.
  • Unfortunately, people read from their PowerPoint slides much more than they think they do, Gallo notes. "When you read from your notes or from slides," he says, "that completely breaks the connection you have with audience
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      I think this is an easy trap to fall into. If we've got a screen full of bullets and text, when we get a bit nervous, we resort to reading.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 11 Aug 14
       
      No doubt everyone in the room can read the slides themselves! This is one of my biggest pet peeves when being an audience member so I am very conscious of it.
  • everything to do with body language and verbal ability—how you talk, sound, look and what you're wearing
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 22 Jul 14
       
      So true, I've seen the atmosphere in the classroom change on a day I wear something more casual. On the same note, I think students seem to respect our opinions more when we are more formal. I tend to start a new semester with more formal clothing, then back off to make them feel more comfortable in sharing their opinions once I've earned their respect.
  • The first 2-3 minutes of the presentation are the most important.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 23 Jul 14
       
      I find this true in my classroom on a daily basis. The opener for the lesson is most important for getting the students attention.
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 24 Jul 14
       
      I was going to say the same thing! This reminds me of the anticipatory set of a lesson plan. 
  • thank them for their input.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 23 Jul 14
       
      Thank yous validate the speaker. They also give you time to ask them to clarify if your not sure of their point. 
  • remember that the people in your audience get to determine whether your idea spreads or dies.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 23 Jul 14
       
      This is so true. It is the presenters challenge to get the audience to accept and support your idea.
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 24 Jul 14
       
      For me, this means "selling" my class.  I need the students to be engaged and excited about the material so they convince others to take my classes.  
  • you want to read from them,
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 23 Jul 14
       
      It's like seeing the headlights of an oncoming car,if you look at it too long you will drive right into it. 
  • "Only about 7 percent of the actual words or content is important.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 23 Jul 14
       
      If the presentation is good enough mush of the body language etc is not noticed. I think of listening to Temple Grandin. I was a bit distracted at times, but I was also applauding a lot. 
  • If you’ve made a sincere effort to look at the world through their eyes, it will show when you speak
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 23 Jul 14
       
      So really-make the effort to look at what you are asking them to do. Teachers are sometimes guilty of asking students to do something the wouldn't or couldn't do. 
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 28 Jul 14
       
      I couldn't agree more! I feel like this is so important to remember, and that the more we DEMONSTRATE in a classroom, the more validity there is in what we ask them to do. They need to see us in action too.
  • Move away from the podium
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 24 Jul 14
       
      I will be doing more of this.  I have been too dependent on the speaker note function of PPT.  
  • Keep the lights on
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 24 Jul 14
       
      As technology in the classroom advances, this will be even easier to do.  Presentations done on a large screen TV versus a projector will make all the difference.  
  • esistance doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 24 Jul 14
       
      This is a good reminder.  
  • Try inserting a short video clip, introduce a quick demonstration, or have another speaker get up and briefly present
  • Try inserting a short video clip, introduce a quick demonstration, or have another speaker get up and briefly present
  • Try inserting a short video clip, introduce a quick demonstration, or have another speaker get up and briefly present
  • Try inserting a short video clip, introduce a quick demonstration, or have another speaker get up and briefly present
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 24 Jul 14
       
      This would be a good time for a hands-on activity or an activity that involved the audience to move around. 
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 26 Jul 14
       
      I have noticed that the most resilient of students are engaged during video clips. If used appropriately and strongly, they can be powerful motivators to vest students in the information being given to them.
  • In reality, though, you’re not the star of the show. The audience is. It’s in their power to embrace — or reject — your ideas.
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 24 Jul 14
       
      Interesting viewpoint! 
  • Most people listening to presentations tend to tune out after about 10 minutes,
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 24 Jul 14
       
      I have heard teachers are the worst listeners so I can only imagine what the timeframe would be for professional development! 
  • They glance at a slide just for a second to prompt them for the next piece of information," Gallo says. "And then they turn and deliver to audience. They know what's on the slide because they have practiced."
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 24 Jul 14
       
      A presentation where the presenter really knows their material are the most engaging.
  • Humans have short attention spans when it comes to passively sitting and listening to a speaker.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 25 Jul 14
       
      This is true.  It makes me think of sermons in church- my attention span is often short and my mind wanders easily when the minister says something that makes me think of something else.  I find that when the presenter (or minister) holds my attention best when they keep it short and don't repeat themselves.  I also find humor to bring my attention back if I do get distracted.
  • Get closer to your audience by moving away from or in front of the podium.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 25 Jul 14
       
      Getting close to the audience really helps make it feel like a conversation.  
  • But it is all for naught if you do not have a deep, heartfelt belief in your topic.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 25 Jul 14
       
      I think this is very true but sometimes we have to make presentations where we don't really have a passion.  For instance, if I were a principal, I might have to present something on safety or some sort of new law or requirement.  I may not have a passion for this but can probably still make it more interesting than it really is if I work at it.
  • Today’s projectors are bright enough to allow you to keep many of the lights on.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 25 Jul 14
       
      The kids in my class always ask me to turn the lights off when we do anything with a projector.  I think it might be because I have a gigantic window in my classroom that lets in a lot of light.  I usually don't give in and will remember this now and keep the lights on.
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 26 Jul 14
       
      I have the same problem. It is almost always a problem to see if we leave the lights on. I like the idea of creating ambiance though. I have invested in some floor lamps to use this year. I guess we will see how well that works? I am second guessing them now with this information.
  • Familiarize yourself with alternate lines of reasoning by digging up articles, blog posts, and reports that challenge your stance.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 25 Jul 14
       
      I try to do this but sometimes people still come up with something I never expected.
  • You need them more than they need you. So be humble in your approach. Their desires and goals — and their frustrations and anxieties — should shape everything you present.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 25 Jul 14
       
      This is so true but also hard to anticipate everything the audience will be thinking.
  • Above all, Gallo says, remember that the most engaging speakers have a simple secret weapon: "They practice much more than the average presenter."
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 25 Jul 14
       
      As with anything, the more practice the better!!!
  • let your passion for your topic come out for all to see.
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 26 Jul 14
       
      I have noticed in teaching this very same thing. The difference between engaging students or distancing them from the content is how passionate the teacher is about the information and about teaching it. Passion is key for engagement with students.
  • In conclusion….
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 26 Jul 14
       
      This is so true! This happens all the time at our church. I love my pastor dearly and wouldn't trade her for the world, but she has a bad habit of saying "in conclusion" about 5 times before actually closing. I do notice these are the times I am most alert during the sermon. Naturally, an audience can only hold focus for so long before drifting. I want to try to get my students to my "in conclusion" before they lose their main focus.
  • you’ll sharpen your presentation and stand a much better chance of winning your audience over.
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 26 Jul 14
       
      This is so true! When we prepare for opposing viewpoints, we not only have a chance of winning over more of the audience but we also learn our content better. I know that I always seem to learn the most when I am forced to teach it to someone else!
  • Hitting raw nerves will set people off.
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 26 Jul 14
       
      It is so important to remember to be mindful and cautious when we are talking about possibly offending anyone in our audience. If we are not careful, we could lose all credibility as a speaker from being careless with diverse beliefs in the audience.
  • wants to like you and they will give you a few minutes at the beginning to engage them — don’t miss the opportunity
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 28 Jul 14
       
      I think this really applies to the FIRST DAY of class. As I prepare for upcoming lessons and new faces, I am reminded how important this really is in the first days of school. I hope to possibly have a new "get to know you" presentation idea from this class for those first few days!
  • and show that you’re shouldering some of the burden yourself.
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 28 Jul 14
       
      I think that as teachers we are sometimes really bad at showing kids the amount of work we put in. There is a difference between complaining and being transparent. When my students realize that I spend two hours outside of their extra rehearsals working for them, they work harder for me. It is important to go about this by not acting burdened but by demonstrating that you believe in the work so you are willing to carry the weight - they are more likely to feel the same way too.
  • "When you prepare and rehearse the presentation—out loud, over many hours and many days—you'll come across as much more engaging as a speaker and effortless."
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 28 Jul 14
       
      This is REALLY true and as a musician, is a great connection I can make for my students to the level of rehearsal we put in for a concert. If they can see that this type of rehearsal is important in the business world too, it may help them to find it more relevant to practice. The problem is, I don't know many people willing to put in this kind of time!
  • "Look at some of the great speeches over our history, John F. Kennedy's or Barack Obama's speeches, and they're able to galvanize the nation in speeches that last under 20 minutes," Gallo says. "So do you really need to two hours to get your point across?"
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 28 Jul 14
       
      I love this quote!
  • o advance your slides and builds, use a small, handheld remote
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 28 Jul 14
       
      I'm actually going to purchase one right now!
  • and it’ll help you develop a deeper understanding of the topic and a more nuanced point of view.
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 28 Jul 14
       
      I generally appreciate when skeptical audience members challenge the topic I'm discussing for exactly this reason. It gives me a deeper understanding of what I'm trying to explain...
  • Fail to Rehearse
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 28 Jul 14
       
      True. Just like in practice for sports, if we don't do a live run, the presentation most likely won't go the way we want. And in doing this we prepare ourselves for the unexpected. 
  • "They don't just wing it."
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 28 Jul 14
       
      And if we want to sell what we are presenting we need to rehearse. I'm on my 4th round of my current presentation that I will share...
  • Grab your digital video recorder
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 28 Jul 14
       
      We've purchased Camtasia, which allows for screen and video recording at the same time...
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  • Get closer to your audience by moving away from or in front of the podium
    • KIM BYRD
      KIM BYRD on 16 Feb 15
       
      This is something I am very uncomforable doing, even in my own classroom. I need to work on this.
    • brendahack
      brendahack on 26 Feb 15
       
      It is pretty freeing to move away from the front of the room and get a students prespective. It lets you see your slides from the back of the room, or notice what Johnny is writing or not writing on. You may find you actual enjoy it.
  • The audience should be looking at you more than the screen
    • KIM BYRD
      KIM BYRD on 16 Feb 15
       
      Most presentations I have been in at least turn off half of the lighting in the room. I will have to make sure my promethean board is able to be read with all lights on.
  • Most people listening to presentations tend to tune out after about 10 minutes
    • KIM BYRD
      KIM BYRD on 16 Feb 15
       
      Agreed. I am ready to listen to presentations, but after a while I am day-dreaming, thinking about lunch, or wondering what needs to be done in the classroom. I must be engaged or I lose interest.
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  • Too many presenters stick to the PowerPoint template
    • KIM BYRD
      KIM BYRD on 16 Feb 15
       
      I sure used to stick with the templates. I thought they were a good thing. I am slowly learning that this is NOT the case.
  • Most presenters who are just considered average or mediocre are usually caught reading the text on their slides
    • KIM BYRD
      KIM BYRD on 16 Feb 15
       
      I will work on this. Usually when I am doing a presentation I am nervous, and therefore read from the slides.
  • deep, heartfelt belief in your topic.
    • stac34
      stac34 on 21 Feb 15
       
      This is a key element in a successful presentation...planning, preparing, and delivering a presentation that involves a topic I am passionate about makes it seem like a lot less work. 
    • brendahack
      brendahack on 26 Feb 15
       
      So true. I have been presenting on a topic that is quiet new to me, and it has taken so much more effort to plan. Working on my Zen presentation has been so much easier as it is a topic I feel I have depth of knowledge in, and see direct outcomes from. I get excited and I hope my audience gets excited too.
  • “B” key while your PowerPoint or Keynote slide is showing, the screen will go blank.
    • stac34
      stac34 on 21 Feb 15
       
      I just learned this last year! How did I go so many years without knowing this?  Also if you push "W" your screen will go white 
    • jsoland
      jsoland on 27 Feb 15
       
      Last year!?! I just learned this now! Can't wait to use it!
    • aneppl
      aneppl on 02 Mar 15
       
      Yes, I can totally see how this would be good to use. I wasn't aware of it....
  • Familiarize yourself with alternate lines of reasoning by digging up articles, blog posts, and reports that challenge your stance
    • stac34
      stac34 on 21 Feb 15
       
      This is a great idea to actually look into resources that challenge the topic/perspective. Rather than just having my opinion about something, I could spend some time looking into those alternative stances
  • At every 10 minutes or so, try to reengage the audience with something different
    • stac34
      stac34 on 21 Feb 15
       
      This is a good reminder to break longer presentations into smaller pieces. I try to integrate playtime into some presentations, but now I am thinking that I need to make them shorter and occur more often. 
    • brendahack
      brendahack on 26 Feb 15
       
      Agre! When co presenting it is much easier as you can hand off the presentation and change it up just by who is speaking. When going solo this seems even more important.
  • Only about 7 percent of the actual words or content is important
    • stac34
      stac34 on 21 Feb 15
       
      This is hard to believe the content impact is so small. It definitely makes e think that i need to pay attention to my delivery style. I really dislike watching myself on video, but the hint to tape myself and reflect is probably a good one. 
    • aneppl
      aneppl on 02 Mar 15
       
      Wow this is scary. I agree with it, but amazing to think about. It make me think about our recent round of teacher interviews. Our teachers are really particular about what the candidates wear. They would tell you, that if a women is not in a suit, they are literally tuned out the rest of the interview. 
  • audience will help you build rapport and make a connection.
    • sarahjmoore
      sarahjmoore on 22 Feb 15
       
      I love doing this in my classroom. I feel it gives me better classroom behavior. They never know where I am going to be. I also love that it allows me to hear some of the students who like to dwell in the back row and mumble their thoughts. I can now ask them to share that amazing thought louder.  
  • ol device
    • sarahjmoore
      sarahjmoore on 22 Feb 15
       
      Just make sure that the remote you have isn't the same one as someone next door. I have had a couple of presentations to students and my neighboring teacher was also presenting. This created a very interesting back and forth. 
  • Practice 10 hours for every one hour of the presentation
    • sarahjmoore
      sarahjmoore on 22 Feb 15
       
      I wish my students would do this too. I tell them to practice, but at the end of the day it seems we all practice a couple of times and call it good. If we really wanted to do well, we would do the 10:1 ratio. 
    • jsoland
      jsoland on 27 Feb 15
       
      I just can't imagince having the time to do this and I would hate to make it an expectation of someone else if I couldn't do it myself.
    • candace berkley
      candace berkley on 01 Mar 15
       
      Sounds like a lot of time, but I know from presenting that it makes good sense. Don't know how student would react to this!
  • naturally you want to read from them, so you turn your back to audience and you read from slides on the display."
    • sarahjmoore
      sarahjmoore on 22 Feb 15
       
      I would almost prefer there was no text on the slide. I see a lot of presenters putting quotes on the slides. They turn around to read them and I feel like I am completely disconnected. Or if they are on the slide and aren't ever mentioned, I am confused why they had it there if they aren't going to address it. I have to disengage with the presentation to read it. In reality, there are times for text, but it seems that it needs to be connected and present in the presentation.
  • ne hundred things on your own that are annoying or maybe are some bad habits that you never knew you did."
    • sarahjmoore
      sarahjmoore on 22 Feb 15
       
      I have done this several times and I hated it! I found so much about myself that I was annoyed with. I couldn't believe how irritated I was with myself. I felt like I should apologize to my students for putting up with me everyday. It was horrible, but good. There were some behaviors, as Gallo notes, that I didn't know I had. I was then more thoughtful about them and have since strived to fix them. Although it is awkward, I would highly suggest it. You can't argue with a camera.  
  • world class ones is the ability to connect with an audience in an honest and exciting way.
    • brendahack
      brendahack on 26 Feb 15
       
      The more passionate you are about your topic, the more engaging you become. You have stories and experiences that you can share with the audience and help them feel a need to know more. I agree that it builds your confidence as a presenter as well. If you are not captivated by your topic, it is extremely difficult to capture someone else's.
  • So, if you have 30 minutes for your talk, finish in 25 minutes. It is better to have the audience wanting more (of you) than to feel that they have had more than enough
    • brendahack
      brendahack on 26 Feb 15
       
      I am ever appreciative of this when I am attending and not presenting. I generally find that I will take the "extra" time allowed to thank the speaker, or ask a question one to one rather than in the whole group when I feel it is specific to my needs and not a group topic.
  • By having the slide blank, all the attention can now be placed back on you. When you are ready to move on, just press the “B” key again and the image reappea
    • brendahack
      brendahack on 26 Feb 15
       
      Not only does it change the focus, but it gets the light out of your eyes. It is uncomfortable to have a dialog with a audience member when you are squinting to see them.
  • You’re presenting because you need them to change their beliefs or behavior in some way, and people find it hard to change. So expect them to resist
    • brendahack
      brendahack on 26 Feb 15
       
      This is a hard one, but true. You are trying to affect change. There will be those who want to prove you wrong, or challenge what you are saying. If you can use thier examples as a way to "prove" what you are saying all the better.
  • Does your audience hold fast to a bias, dogma, or moral code
    • brendahack
      brendahack on 26 Feb 15
       
      My presentation that I am working on is a test taking strategy that allows the test taker to NOT read the whole reading passage when doing a reading test. As educators this is a real challenge to what we as learners did and as teachers teach. Yet it has been so effective that I am willing to meet their challenge, and provide them the opportunity to prove it to themselves.
  • Always remember that the people in your audience get to determine whether your idea spreads or dies. You need them more than they need you. So be humble in your approach. Their desires and goals — and their frustrations and anxieties — should shape everything you present
    • brendahack
      brendahack on 26 Feb 15
       
      Powerful statement.
    • candace berkley
      candace berkley on 04 Mar 15
       
      On the forum I wrote about presenting to hostile groups of teachers, and I received a good bit of advice: Talk to the principal before the presentation to get a feel for what kind of support or resistance you might encounter. Ask for the principal to assist in lessening some resistance before the date of the presentation and ask who the most supportive members of the audience might be.
  • use a small, handheld remote
    • jsoland
      jsoland on 27 Feb 15
       
      This has completely changed how I present and I love how it helps me to circulate around the audience.
  • Remember, it is your reputation, so always remain gracious even with the most challenging of audiences.
    • jsoland
      jsoland on 27 Feb 15
       
      I like to keep in mind that the audience won't remember the challenging person, but will remember how I handled them.
  • They glance at a slide just for a second to prompt them for the next piece of information
    • jsoland
      jsoland on 27 Feb 15
       
      I have really been able to improve on this now that I'm making the focus of my slide be the image.
  • Gallo suggests that you use images with little or no text on slides to discuss ideas or concepts, which is also a great way to engage the audience. This will also, he says, "give the audience's eyes a rest every so often."
  • Grab your digital video recorder, deliver your presentation and watch yourself, he says.
  • Don’t hold back. Be confident. And let your passion for your topic come out for all to see
    • aneppl
      aneppl on 02 Mar 15
       
      I wonder if it's possible to be vulnerable at the same time? I think the audience(in my case teachers), needs to know that I empathize with them and care about them, but yet I have high expectations for our students. I am often very vulnerable and I feel most appreciate it. 
  • The first 2-3 minutes of the presentation are the most important
    • aneppl
      aneppl on 02 Mar 15
       
      This is typically where I try to include humor, tell a story, and try to set the stage for our time together. 
  • The true professional can always remain cool and in control
    • aneppl
      aneppl on 02 Mar 15
       
      So important. Recently, a comment was made as teachers were sharing out and I made a very bad mistake. I actually rolled my eyes. Now I don't know if anyone seen me, but just as soon as I did it I was very self-concious. Not good.
  • If you’re struggling to figure out what kinds of resistance you’ll face, share your ideas with others before you present and ask them to pressure-test the content
    • aneppl
      aneppl on 02 Mar 15
       
      Pretty much everything thing that I present on or co-present is as a result of discussions and decisions made by our Instructional Leadership Team. But the reality is that I hope they are being honest with me and not just agreeing to my thoughts or ideas on how to improve our instruction for students. 
    • aneppl
      aneppl on 02 Mar 15
       
      I value the input of the ILT so that hopefully what we are asking or presenting on is not seen as just the principal asking for one more thing. There are very few things that I would push forward with without the support of our leadership team. I might however continue to building the background of the leadership team in hopes that one day I feel that we are at a point to share with our entire staff. 
  • So keep the presentation to less than 20 minutes
    • aneppl
      aneppl on 02 Mar 15
       
      Very good point. If I know our time is going to be longer I always like to build in opportunities for sharing, collaboration, reading, etc. so that it doesn't feel like I was talking at them for an hour. 
    • aneppl
      aneppl on 02 Mar 15
       
      Obviously I responeded before I read further. :)
  • "When you prepare and rehearse the presentation—out loud, over many hours and many days—you'll come across as much more engaging as a speaker and effortless."
    • aneppl
      aneppl on 02 Mar 15
       
      This is definitely an area that I would need to improve in. Sometimes I get over confident, only to wake up in the middle of the night with all of these ideas that I think I can work into my presentation without practice...In other situations I have literally just completed the presentation an then it's time to present. This is something I need to contemplate, the planning phase, because if I'm not ready will I actually make the situation worse. 
  • sentati
  • They practice much more than the average presenter."
    • candace berkley
      candace berkley on 04 Mar 15
       
      Always practice wherever and whenever possible. Practice in front of other people. Anticipate reactions, questions, challenges and practice responding to them. Unexpected things will always occur, and if you are well-prepared for the presentation, you will be much better able to handle the things for which you are not prepared.
    • candace berkley
      candace berkley on 04 Mar 15
       
      Practice wherever and whenever possible. Practice in front of other people. If you are well prepared for the presentation you will be less rattled when unexpected things happen and better able to deal with them. Confidence is gained through practice.
  • However, he says most presenters will spend 99 percent of their time preparing the content and slides, and very little—if any—on understanding and controlling their body language and how they speak and sound.
    • candace berkley
      candace berkley on 04 Mar 15
       
      Sometimes we forget the presenting part of the presentation. It is something very different than the preparation of slides. Yes, when I remember presenters, I remember their voice, how they moved around the space, the jokes they told, and the way they made me feel. I really don't remember the slides, I remember the info. through the person who presented it.
  • Gallo's Tip:
    • candace berkley
      candace berkley on 04 Mar 15
       
      Reminds me of the importance of the high school speech classes where all of these skills are taught.
    • candace berkley
      candace berkley on 04 Mar 15
       
      These tips remind me of the importance of high school speech class. (These are all tips that our speech teacher teachers and that we expect kids to know.)
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  • This site will provide you with links, ideas, tips, and much more for supporting the use of infographics as an assessment option in the classroom. The site has three informational pages, linked on the right.
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    Infographics as a Creative Assessment. This  Kathy Schrock site provides links, ideas, tips, and much more for supporting the use of infographics as an assessment option in the classroom. Great way to differentiate your classroom and provide support for visual leaners.
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  • Start with the end in mind
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 09 Jul 14
       
      I think this is really important. Looking at what we want our students to learn at the end of a lesson is the beginning of lesson planning. Looking at the end goal is the start of presentation planning.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 14 Jul 14
       
      Yes. What is the outcome. Currently, we ask: What do I want students to know? and we also have to ask: How will I know they got it? In other words, what measuring tool will be used. This can indeed impact your story and the number of "big ideas" you choose to include.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      This makes sense for teachers, since we think this way for educational objectives. But for other speakers, this might be a more novel idea.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 31 Jul 14
       
      Even outside of education, Evan, we should be thinking of the end - what are we trying to accomplish or get across? Otherwise, the presentation would just be a mess....LOL
    • nettiemarie
      nettiemarie on 03 Aug 14
       
      I think this only makes sense you need to know what you what your students to know in the end and work backwards
  • Who is the audience?
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 14 Jul 14
       
      Great question! And how do I get their attention?
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 17 Jul 14
       
      Exactly. I never have the same class from semester to semester. Students with different interests, abilities, and backgrounds.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 04 Aug 14
       
      Most of the time, my audience members have been teachers. (I have been an elementary principal.) My teachers want to focus more on getting papers graded, "side barring", and working on plans than listening. (Yes, they have been a challenge.) I need to really hit them with something catchy in order to get their attention! Teachers are hard to deal with. :) (Been there, done that. LOL)
  • If your audience could remember only three things about your presentation,what would you want it to be?
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 09 Jul 14
       
      This goes back to having the end in mind. What do you want the audience to remember at the end? Great question to ask when planning for your presentation.
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 12 Jul 14
       
      Yes, a great reminder about how to keep it simple.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 16 Jul 14
       
      I always need to think about this before I start planning a presentation and then stick with it.
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      A helpful tip in order to slim down a presentation.
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 22 Jul 14
       
      Important to remember when planning a presentation! 
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  • whiteboard in my office to sketch out my ideas
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 09 Jul 14
       
      This is another great idea. I am a very visual person. This would help me better prepare myself for the presentation.
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 12 Jul 14
       
      I think sticky notes will work well for me as I like to be able to move things around.  I do this with students as a class activity and it works well.  I think it will work for the planning stage too.
  • audience to remember your content, then find a way to make it more relevant and memorable by strengthening your core message with good, short, stories or examples.
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 09 Jul 14
       
      I agree. I can recall information if it can be related back to me in some way. Make it relevant to the audience.
  • contrast is one of the most fundamental and important elements to include.
    • kbelland21
      kbelland21 on 09 Jul 14
       
      Never thought of having contrast in a presentation. Contrast does keep the audiences attention.
  • Do not fall into the trap of thinking that in order for your audience to understand anything, you must tell them everything. Which brings us to the idea of simplicity.
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 12 Jul 14
       
      I know I do this often.  It's a balancing act to figure out what the primary point of each lesson and yet also provide enough background for students to know the why. I want them to be able to talk about the evidence-base. It's important to recognize that the why can be done in a simple way.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 16 Jul 14
       
      I do this as well.  Sometimes I need to let the background information come out as I'm talking and adjust if I feel I need to tell more as I find out their understanding.  Sometimes I give them way too much information when they would understand better if I kept it simple.
  • I draw sample images that I can use to support a particular point, say, a pie chart here, a photo there, perhaps a line graph in this section and so on
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 12 Jul 14
       
      In the past I have planned my words first and the visuals were added later to break up my words. So I wasn't really looking at the presentation as a whole.  This is definitely a new and better way of planning!
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      This seems like it would be second nature to me, but I need to include more of this.  I use lots of visual examples, but this is different...using visuals to make points (rather than lots of bullets of information).
  • so what
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 12 Jul 14
       
      "So What?" Great question.  I want students to know some content in order to apply it to their own teaching and interactions with children.  If I am just giving them facts without asking the "So What? or So that?" question I might be overloading them.  This could help me learn to simplify
  • In a story, you not only weave a lot of information into the telling but you also arouse your listener’s emotion and energy,” he says.
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 12 Jul 14
       
      Weaving the facts into the story or connecting the facts back to the story will help them stick.
  • udiences tend to forget lists and bullet points, but stories come naturally to us;
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 12 Jul 14
       
      I know stories work when I see students use the stories or examples when they answer essay exam questions!  The story makes the concept stick.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 15 Jul 14
       
      Bullet points only make us think we need to take notes and memorize.  We rush to get them all down and don't pay attention to what is being said.  Stories help us remember!
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 18 Jul 14
       
      I often find that with bullets, now that most people will send you the outline or hand it to you, that I just start making a to-do list with (look over this later) as one of them!
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      Some times I think bullets get a bad rap with Garr. I like them in many situations. But, they tend to be a crutch more than a tool in presentations.
  • Kamishibai is a form of visual and participatory storytelling that combines the use of hand-drawn visuals with the engaging narration of a live presenter. K
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 12 Jul 14
       
      Love this! I got a little distracted watching Kamishibai on youtube!
  • Force yourself to use no font smaller than thirty points.
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 12 Jul 14
       
      Larger fonts are also easier to read. It's very frustrating to watch a presentation where you have to squint.
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 17 Jul 14
       
      I had an instructor at ISU years ago who used very strict word limits on essay responses. I learned to eliminate all unnecessary words and focus on getting right to the point.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      Thomas- Interesting! I would have been in trouble in that class.
  • ten concepts in a meeting—
    • mnollsch
      mnollsch on 12 Jul 14
       
      Sure but I think you might have fewer concepts and more slides but I get the point. Less is better
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      Ten concepts seems like a LOT!  
  • it is useful to think of your entire 30 minute presentation as an opportunity to “tell a story.”
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 14 Jul 14
       
      Keep it simple- pretty hard. You have to know what your audience doesn't know. Good point.
  • a simple sentence on the back of a business card. Try it. Can you crystallize the essence of your presentation content and write it on the back of a business card?
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 14 Jul 14
       
      Good idea. Maybe a memory hook or cue words to help them remember! 
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 16 Jul 14
       
      Wow! That would be a powerful and important message indeed!  Maybe a catch phrase or a "hook" for the memory?
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      Would be a good activity for students and used as a tool to check the success of the presentation.  
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      I'd have to write pretty small in some situations.
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      Precision and brevity.
  • 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 14 Jul 14
       
      Good memory hook here!  Knew about the 10 slides only. Ususally keep my lesson pwerpoints to less than 15 minutes anyway-Always worried about the font size. Good to have a reference.
  • If you can’t really answer that question, then cut that bit of content out of your talk.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 14 Jul 14
       
      Good point. This should be any easy question to remember to ask myself.
  • authentic. His stories were from his heart and from his gut, not from a memorized script.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 14 Jul 14
       
      Isn't this the truth. Authentic stories can mesmerize!
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      This is a true statement, it is easy to tell when it is an actual experience.  
  • The biggest element a story has, then, is conflict.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 14 Jul 14
       
      This absolutely makes sense. Especially as I teach middle school, where drama rules!
  • Humans are predisposed to remembering experiences in the narrative form
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 15 Jul 14
       
      I remember stories so much better than facts.  I have noticed the kids in my class do too.  I have realized that when telling stories I need to think about the important details though and leave out the unimportant stuff.
  • to involve people at the deepest level you need to tell stories
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 15 Jul 14
       
      This is probably why most people enjoy fiction more than nonfiction.  However, nonfiction can be in storytelling form too- true stories!
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      So true! Storytelling is synonymous with "narrative", not "fiction", since many true stories are just that... true and stories.
  • we do not need to memorize a story that has meaning to us. If it is real, then it is in us.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 16 Jul 14
       
      This is true, the problem is, I don't always know of a story to tell that has meaning to me.  However, even a story that doesn't have major meaning to me is easier to recall than a bunch of bullet points.
  • ten slides, last no more than twenty minutes, and contain no font smaller than thirty points
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 16 Jul 14
       
      These are easy to remember and useful!
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      It is easy to remember, but might be difficult to implement! 
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 18 Jul 14
       
      Maybe this means that delivery of content is often NOT where we should use PowerPoint! I think we have often been using it for the wrong purpose.
  • a normal human being cannot comprehend more than ten concepts in a meeting
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 16 Jul 14
       
      I'm definitely a normal human being.  Ten concepts might be too many for me even.  
  • find out the age of the oldest person in your audience and divide it by two. That’s your optimal font size.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 16 Jul 14
       
      This rule wouldn't work in the elementary classroom as a Kindergarten font would then be 3 or smaller!  However, I do think it is a great rule when working with adults.  If we are going to try to keep it to six words or less per slide then 30 font would work well.
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 22 Jul 14
       
      Interesting equation! 
  • The biggest element a story has, then, is conflict. Conflict is dramatic. At its core, story is about a conflict between our expectations
  • It’s quite simple: a PowerPoint presentation should have ten slides, last no more than twenty minutes, and contain no font smaller than thirty points.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 16 Jul 14
       
      Great way to think about keeping everything in the right proportion.
  • What are their backgrounds? How much background information about your topic can you assume they bring to the presentation?
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 16 Jul 14
       
      This should be easy when presenting in a classroom and for me easy when presenting to teaching staff as well.  However, if I ever have to speak to a larger group that I don't know as well, I will need to do some investigating in this area.
  • I suggest you start your planning in “analog mode.” That is, rather than diving right into PowerPoint (or Keynote), the best presenters often scratch out their ideas and objectives with a pen and paper.
    • joyisuful
      joyisuful on 16 Jul 14
       
      I don't usually do this but have started on my final presentation in "analog mode" and it seems to be a lot more efficient so far.  I'm not very far along though but I do feel in the end I will feel like starting with paper and pencil will have been a great help with planning.
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      I never have considered this before, seems like it would be helpful in organizing ideas.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      I can't over- emphasize how important this is for me. It might be just me, but it does help get my thoughts out there and then see how they connect.
  • After all, the audience could always just read your book (or article, handout, etc.)
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 17 Jul 14
       
      Why don't students just read the book? Our job in presenting is to answer that specific question. The tough part is figuring out the why for each student.
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 18 Jul 14
       
      This is such a solid point! When I go into a class or a presentation, I want to know that I am there getting authentic, tailored-to-fit instruction that I couldn't find elsewhere. This is what keeps the audience interested. I unfortunately know too many college students that would learn how a teacher lectures and from there decide whether or not they would need to show up through the semester in order to pass the class. As a presenter, you should always be indespensible.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      Thomas, I liked the way you framed this. To a certain extent, the information we need to learn is prevalent in this informational age. In a way, teaching = presentation
  • Why were you asked to speak?
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 17 Jul 14
       
      I watched a commencement speaker struggle with this as he rambled on for 45 minutes with no clear message. I imagine this is like going to watch my favorite band and having them not play any of their popular songs.
  • The best presenters illustrate their points with the use of stories
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 17 Jul 14
       
      I like this technique. I try to create stories that my students find interesting. Sometimes the most effective stories involve my past failures.
    • Kristina Dvorak
      Kristina Dvorak on 17 Jul 14
       
      Stories are good, but only if they are not over-used.
  • If you must use more than ten slides to explain your business, you probably don’t have a business
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 17 Jul 14
       
      I teach a business class and students so often try to write a business plan with flowery language and unnecessary details. Interesting to see the common threads between selling a business and selling a lesson.
  • What is the purpose of the event?
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 18 Jul 14
       
      Understanding your purpose for presenting can be very crucial. I was recently at a technology and literacy conference in Chicago. I went to the conference to collect strategies and network with other teachers for ideas. I also knew going into the conference that all of the presenters would inspire and motivate me as a teacher. This is what I was most looking forward to even though it wasn't part of the description for what the conference was about. Knowing how your purpose aligns with your audience's purpose is key.
  • always volunteer to go first or last, by the way
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 18 Jul 14
       
      This is interesting. I would love to know what the research is behind this tip. I am guessing it is because those are some of the most memorable presentations. When you get caught in the middle, I imagine the audience's focus isn't as high.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      Haven't seen any research in this regards. From personal experience, these are often the places where the audience is the most attentive (first) or most likely to remember your message (last). It is the same logic we (our family) use when performing for martial arts competitions... the judges remember the first or the last one the best.
  • interesting, clear beginnings; provocative, engaging content in the middle; and a clear conclusion
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 18 Jul 14
       
      This is good to remember for what kind of stories we want in presentations. Stories are meant to capture the audience, serve a puropose towards our cause within the middle, and serve as a point while concluding the story.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      I like this too. Stories are not synonymous with "fiction", but rather with "narrative".
  • people are not inspired to act on reason alone
    • fshellabarger
      fshellabarger on 18 Jul 14
       
      This is so true! People make a change out of an emotional appeal that they have encountered that drives the change. Reason just helps justify acting on the emotional response for acting.
  • It may be cool, but is it important or help your story in a very important way…or is it fluff?
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 18 Jul 14
       
      There is a fine balance sometimes working with 14-year-olds. Often, "fluff" draws them into the content - it seems that the "fluff" may have a place in what you say but not on the slide itself.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      Heather, this is a good point. I think teachers are much better at this than other public speakers, and Garr is probably talking to non-teachers here. Teachers have quite a bit of expertise at telling a story and connecting it to the relevant point of the lesson. Maybe the only "danger zone" for teachers is spending too much time on the anecdote, but that is not a very often situation.
  • Identify the problem. (This could be a problem, for example, that your product solves.) Identify causes of the problem. (Give actual examples of the conflict surrounding the problem.) Show how and why you solved the problem. (This is where you provide resolution to the conflict.)
  • and to know how to explain them well
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 18 Jul 14
       
      This is where the idea of having your own detailed cue cards is very important. If you aren't clear, you may miss the points you need to talk about due to the minimalist slide presentation format.
  • People prefer to present only the rosy (and boring) picture
    • we4nails
      we4nails on 18 Jul 14
       
      It also seems that in a classroom setting, when students can see you as being vulnerable and overcoming a conflict at some point, it helps them to be more willing to take risks in your class!
  • Twenty minutes. You should give your ten slides in twenty minutes.
    • tjbudd
      tjbudd on 18 Jul 14
       
      I think 20 minutes is appropriate for a pitch, not necessarily for a class period. That said, we wouldn't spend an entire class period on one point.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 20 Jul 14
       
      True. I think his general audience for this book is sales pitch presenters. Probably the better way of thinking about this is that spend 20 minutes presenting the info in the class, and the other 20 minutes is interspersed q&a with student, checking for understanding, handling classroom management, etc.
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 22 Jul 14
       
      A 20 minute presentation would be perfect for my kindergarteners!
  • What is the essence of your message? This is the ultimate question you need to ask yourself during the preparation of your presentation.
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 21 Jul 14
       
      Great question to ask yourself before even beginning to put together a presentation.
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      Such a simple concept to keep in mind for success.
  • too much information into the talk without making the effort to make the information or data applicable to the members of the audience
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      I'm guilty of this. on many occasions. more focused information with a one-page overview handout out after the presentation is my current thinking...
  • EXERCISE
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      As I prepare my thoughts for my final presentation (which is what I'm currently working on for beginning of the school year) I think to myself: which three big ideas to I want to convey about Office 365 to all K-12 staff. My initial thoughts are 1) communication and collaboration, 2) access, and 3) simplicity.
  • No software to get in my way
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      I struggle with where to begin. If the software is easy, and not used for the final presentation -- like evernote or onenote, or a mind mapping program, I like to begin there. I like using my whiteboard, but it limits my access to my thoughts--unless I take a picture I suppose, but I prefer either OneNote in O365, or an engineers notepad to layout and organize--along with some stickies!
  • “So what?
  • “sell” your message in 30-45 seconds
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      Selling points for O365 - collaborative, simple, accessible. done. :-0
  • Rambling streams of consciousness will not get it done; audiences need to hear (and see) your points illustrated.
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      Guilty. Again. Stick to the (mental) script...
  • ctually rehearsed with an actual computer and projector
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      Live performances. Authentic practice. I think live wrestling matches in practice and simulated races in dragonboat paddling: both make the real thing far less nerve-wracking. Preparation = confidence.
  • engage the audience
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      And engagement is key. I find myself much more engaged when a presenter related the facts to a story.
  • It is true that the presentation would have been even better if the slides had been better designed and used properly, but in this particular case, the CEO gave a powerful and memorable presentation in spite of those shortcomings. Trust me, this is very rare in the world of CEO presentations. There are four essential reasons for his success that night: (1) He knew his material inside and out, and he knew what he wanted to say. (2) He stood front and center and spoke in a real, down-to-earth language that was conversational yet passionate. (3) He did not let technical glitches get in his way. When they occurred, he moved forward without missing a beat, never losing his engagement with the audience. (4) He used real, sometimes humorous, anecdotes to illustrate his points, and all his stories were supremely poignant and relevant, supporting his core message.
    • david moeller
      david moeller on 21 Jul 14
       
      This is a good lesson. Especially effectively continuing on with the presentation with the technology acting up...
  • What is the real purpose of your talk? Why is it that you were asked to speak? What does the audience expect? In your opinion, what are the most important parts of your topic for the audience to take away from your, say, 50-minute presentation?
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 22 Jul 14
       
      Good questions to remember even before beginning the PowerPoint! 
  • A data dump
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 22 Jul 14
       
      I have been a part of many of these types of presentations during professional development. 
    • nettiemarie
      nettiemarie on 01 Aug 14
       
      I completely agree...these as the worst .. I dread PD for that fact...what do I remember from these .. nothing
  • If you took the time in the first step to outline your ideas and set them up in a logical fashion, then your thinking should be very clear.
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 22 Jul 14
       
      I feel a presenter has a clear idea of where the presentation is going if they take the time to outline ideas beforehand. 
  • The more you are on top of your material the less nervous you will be
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 22 Jul 14
       
      I have learned this in my presentations! The more I rehearse, the more I know my topic and the better I feel during the presentation. 
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  • Shannon Hafner on 07 Nov 14
     
    Ten Tips and Best Practices for Developing and Teaching Distance Education
  • bgigar on 14 Nov 14
     
    I believe number 4 might be the most critical: Organization is essential. I recommend having reviewers who are unfamiliar with content provide feedback before ever running a course if possible - make sure learners can find and understand what they need to do - Consistency in overall approach to the course so they spend time learning instead of searching or trying to figure out what they need to do :)
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  • Although her natural inclination is “to help my students when they’re stumped or confused, I need constantly to remind myself that when I supply an answer or even suggest a method for finding an answer, I’m not truly helping.”
    • hinzmanna
      hinzmanna on 16 Jul 18
       
      One of my greatest struggles right here!! The teacher in me wants to give my students knowledge and help them grow when in reality their learning will be more genuine and they will grow more if I pose more questions to help guide them to answering their own question rather than just telling them.
  • “Everything I do should contribute to students’ success outside of class,” she says, “and it’s never too early for kids to learn how to get along in the world.”
    • hinzmanna
      hinzmanna on 16 Jul 18
       
      Yes!! So many times activities and learning are only centered around the school setting, but shouldn't we all start preparing and practicing what learning and engaging with others should look, sound, and feel like outside of school?
  • Play is, after all, the way children are wired to learn
    • hinzmanna
      hinzmanna on 16 Jul 18
       
      YES!! I agree and I think we should roll with that and allow more learning through play in our younger classes. Honestly, it isn't much different than the idea of learning by doing in the older grade...learning about chemistry by performing an experiment, learning about gardening by planting and tending a garden...you see where this is going...
    • trudicabrera
      trudicabrera on 19 Jul 18
       
      I completely agree with this statement, so many of our students learn through doing. Students learn how to interact with one another by socializing during play. This brings up an interesting and maybe "far-out" there question...but there seems to be a rise in behaviors in classrooms today--we are also having to take recesses away because we are expected to cover so much material in the day. Do you think these problems go hand-in-hand? or just an interesting coincidence?
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  • the academic and social emotional learning benefits inherent in play are too vital to overlook
    • hinzmanna
      hinzmanna on 16 Jul 18
       
      I wholeheartedly believe this! I know it is not so easy to incorporate play into every aspect of a school day and some schools don't allow it, but like this article states, "the benefits are too vital to overlook" so it is something to strive to provide the best one can within their classroom.
  • fuse playful movement and learning.
    • hinzmanna
      hinzmanna on 16 Jul 18
       
      Sometimes even starting with a simple adjustment to the plan to allow for some simple movement can be just what the students need to learn the material better and control their body instead of being expected to sit and learn it. This is something I have been trying very hard to incorporate in anything I plan for the students, for the sake of all of us!
  • Reduced recess, cuts to physical education courses and limited free time in the classroom coupled with an increasing emphasis on testing are propelling this decline all over the country.
    • Jill Carlson
      Jill Carlson on 17 Jul 18
       
      We are seeing this at our school as well. In the afternoon our first graders do not have a recess. I have started having brain breaks in the afternoon and usually do "Go Noodle" to get the kids moving.
  • y engaging multiple areas of the brain simultaneously, play links to “foundational capacities such as memory, self-regulation, oral language abilities, social skills, and success in school,”
    • Jill Carlson
      Jill Carlson on 17 Jul 18
       
      This is interesting to me! I never thought of the brain research involved in playtime.
  • Such activities require children to add numbers, hold each other accountable, self-regulate and solve any problems or disputes that arise.
    • Jill Carlson
      Jill Carlson on 17 Jul 18
       
      This is such an important lifelong skill. this type of practice is so important for children!
  • Do your research.
    • Jill Carlson
      Jill Carlson on 17 Jul 18
       
      I may need to share some of this research with my building principal!
  • Students who miss time to play miss opportunities to let their minds soar and connect the dots between what they do at their desks and what surrounds them in the world.
    • trudicabrera
      trudicabrera on 19 Jul 18
       
      This brings up a very important point...for our students who are struggling to get their work completed because they are distracted or are unsure about what they are doing--are having to miss recess to complete their work. Pros/cons?Keeping a student inside for recess in my opinion is the last resort. We need to remember that this kids are just that, kids; and they need to be given times to play and interact with their peers.
  • These crucial, play-derived social skills prepare us all to live agreeably alongside others
    • trudicabrera
      trudicabrera on 19 Jul 18
       
      Having this free play time to interact with other students is extremely important, especially in today's society when so many of our students are sitting behind screens far too often.
  • "How?" The short answer is: one step at a time.
    • trudicabrera
      trudicabrera on 19 Jul 18
       
      I wish I could highlight this whole article, wow! I have been struggling with this mindset, how am I going to makes this work for my 20-28 students in my classroom. This article had so many great and great ideas to try and start out with. One step at a time!
  • “The first thing we do is begin an ‘I see — I wonder’ exercise,
    • dixieluna
      dixieluna on 20 Jul 18
       
      This activity is very engaging. It assists with the "buy-in" that is necessary for student learning. I like how she poses questions in such a way that the students begin to "wonder" about the tasks as well.
  • Throughout the remainder of the unit, they theorize, test, analyze, experiment, and share and review results at various work stations Ms. Moore establishes in the classroom
    • dixieluna
      dixieluna on 20 Jul 18
       
      What is most exciting here is that the students theorize, test, analyze, experiment, and share result without realizing it. This is not a lecture course where students are listening, taking notes, and memorizing all of these scientific methods. Since the students are "doing science" they are more likely to remember this scientific process!
  • She sets up math and literacy centers in her classroom where students play games, such as a math-oriented Go Fish, a card game that requires students to apply their knowledge of place values
    • dixieluna
      dixieluna on 20 Jul 18
       
      I have set up a "math with a partner" rotation during my math block. The students LOVE it! It is structured and students are taught how to play (being fair, taking turns, etc.). I think that one reason games are so engaging is because very few play board games or card games with their families at home. This is a new experience for them. Most importantly they are learning and practicing what they have learning without even knowing it!
  • Teachers struggling to find time for both free and structured play may find it beneficial to fuse the two
    • dixieluna
      dixieluna on 20 Jul 18
       
      TIME...always an issue, right??
  • Here are their tips
    • dixieluna
      dixieluna on 20 Jul 18
       
      These are great tips. As I read through the articles I was thinking; how can I get to know 24 students (their interests, learning styles, etc.) in a way that is efficient. I enjoyed reading these tips. These 5 minute and 5 day activities could be used at the beginning of the school year to help determine some ways to differentiate in the classroom.
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