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  • Adam Cox on 17 Jan 16
     
    Sharing your best Softchalk lessons in a contest! :)
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      shawnaharris on 17 Jan 16
       
      I feel that having affordable and easy to use software is sometimes very difficult to come by for the simple fact that everyone is after the all mighty dollar.
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning (SREB M.3, Varvel IV.D, ITS 3.e, ITS 4.f)
Elizabeth Fritz

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    reflections on online learning specifically LMS oriented
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    Videos for Soft Chalk/moodle integration
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  • tedmallory on 15 Jan 16
     
    This may be a bit off topic, but I can't get anyone to join a book group about it on goodreads. A neighboring school district centered their PD on the book 'Growth Mindset.' I read it and feel like it might help us learn how to develop better learning habits with students. I'm currently reading this book, 'Learned Optimism,' in hope not only of managing my own stress better but hopefully being able to help students break the trap of learned helplessness, apathy, and self-fulfilling prophecy. My discussion question is- what do YOU do in your schools or classrooms about the "affective domain?" How do you find ways to motivate students to WANT to learn? Has anyone read any of these books?
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  • tedmallory on 15 Jan 16
     
    Maybe I gravitated toward this because I'm feeling overwhelmed by our class, but I'm interested in everyone's reaction to it. I have students with no internet at home and one who's broke 2 school chromebooks and can't afford to pay for them so is now being denied access to loaners. How can he pass my class if the majority of what we do is on Google Classroom? What's the perfect balance. What makes it a truly "blended" classroom? Thoughts? Opinions?
Peggy Steinbronn

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    Neuroscience research and what we know about how students construct new knowledge tell us that students need to acquire new content in digestible chunks.
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    Description and uses of Moodle.
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    How to make the most out of interactive whiteboards.
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  • prepare a written document which highlights your content from the presentation and expands on that content.
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 15 Sep 15
       
      It seems like a no brainer, but I think it is such a valid piece of the presentation to consider...amount of text & handouts that support.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 20 Sep 15
       
      Scott, I agree. I can see how a handout is better than a slide full of text.
    • emoses
      emoses on 23 Sep 15
       
      Bullets are my go-to in all my presentations. And I hate to just read off the screen; it's very boring for everyone! They can read - why am I reading it to them? My only notes I bring are the slides from the presentation, and I think it would be more beneficial to bring background notes/information as opposed to just repeating what they're reading.
  • Limit transitions & builds
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 15 Sep 15
       
      It is funny how this has transitioned from the beginning of PPT. I remember many years ago teaching in a different district where transitions with sounds were encouraged for students. Never really understood even at that time how this was needed.  The kids think it is neat, but it is quite the distraction. I can viviidly remember a student who completed a presentation for enrichment coming back with transitions and sound effects \where their content came in a letter at a time....ugh :)
  • presented in small chunks or segments
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 15 Sep 15
       
      This is no different when we consider scaffolding success criteria for students. Thinking about organization, flow, and scaffolding learning.
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  • White space.
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 15 Sep 15
       
      I learned the value of white space for our Art teacher.  We were discussing what is visually appealing and if certain ways of arranging information actually help make it stick.  That led us to a chat about white space.
  • Replace bullet points with images
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 15 Sep 15
       
      This will be a focal point of my presentation improvement for this class. Since my presentation is for welcoming new parents, then I should be able to replace information with images, and provide a handout to enhance presentation.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 20 Sep 15
       
      This is the really tricky part, I think. Finding the right image and incorporating it into the presentation with visual appeal takes time and effort.
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 24 Sep 15
       
      This will be the hardest for me because I don't enjoy searching for things on the computer. 
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 24 Sep 15
       
      This will be the hardest for me because I don't like to search for things on the computer/internet.
  • try to
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 20 Sep 15
       
      Audience and purpose are key! We should not add images just for the sake of adding images, but because the context deems it appropriate and beneficial. Good to keep in mind!
  • f you will be presenting in a dark room (such as a large hall), then a dark background (dark blue, grey, etc.) with white or light text will work fine. But if you plan to keep most of the lights on (which is highly advisable) then a white background with black or dark text works much better.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 20 Sep 15
       
      Keeping the light source of the room in mind is great advice! I can see how that's helpful for design.
  • Lots of extras actually take away meaning because they become a distraction. They overtax the audience’s cognitive resources.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 20 Sep 15
       
      Seems like this is an important theme throughout this course: simplicity!
  • Go through your bullet points and try to highlight the main point of each bullet point.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 20 Sep 15
       
      I think this is an excellent and easy strategy to start editing text-dependent slides!
  • But boring an audience with bullet point after bullet point is of little benefit to them
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 22 Sep 15
       
      It is amazing how I now look at the audience and the slides to see how they react.  The last presentation had many bullets points which made me shutter, and the audience was also disengaged.
  • Regardless of what font you choose, make sure the text can be read from the back of the room.
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 22 Sep 15
       
      This is so true. I was just at a presentation where half of the audience kept asking what the slide said because the font was too small.
    • emoses
      emoses on 23 Sep 15
       
      I think there should be a standard size on font (nothing smaller than 30 or something). This would force people not to put so much on the slide!
  • A clear visual hierarchy allows viewers to quickly ascertain a slide’s most important elements
  • convert each bullet point into a separate image
  • If you chose the slide on the right you could also have a simple line chart fade in as you talk about the declining rate as a long-term trend.
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 24 Sep 15
       
      The example on the right seems to go against some of the suggestions in this lesson about design.  The text pops out, but in the picture is a little small and the graph on top of the picture seems like a lot of clutter.
  • Your slides should have plenty of “white space” or “negative space.” Do not feel compelled to fill empty areas on your slide with your logo or other unnecessary graphics or text boxes that do not contribute to better understanding. The less clutter you have on your slide, the more powerful your visual message will become.
    • emoses
      emoses on 23 Sep 15
       
      I don't know why, but for some reason I do not like having white space! I feel like it should always be filled with something, because there's always something to look at or learn. Doing less of the "white space"/"negative space" would give my note-takers a nice breather! I also have to determine what my audience needs to know to succeed, as opposed to what all I can cram in 40 minutes!
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 24 Sep 15
       
      I think we will need to accept that what is on the screen isn't equal to the value gained from the slides. I tend to gauge the value of presentations I attend by how much data I saw, how fast I had to take notes or how fast I had to follow along with the slides. I need to re-train my thinking that the slides are the focus aid but not the whole content of the presentation.
  • Avoid using PowerPoint Clip Art or other cartoonish line art.
    • emoses
      emoses on 23 Sep 15
       
      Another mistake made - I always like to have visuals to help my visual learners a bit, and I do like the options that Google Slides has for pictures, but for some reason I think cartoons could be fun for the students. My attempt at making my presentations "fun" has fallen short (and I think my classes would wholeheartedly agree!) Real-life images would be much more compelling and help the students relate a little more.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 23 Sep 15
       
      I like ClipArt because of the weight inside the document or presentation vs a picture that weights more. Whenever I create a Kahoot in my class, I prefer ClipArt. I don't knwo why the author hates it so much
  • 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).
    • emoses
      emoses on 23 Sep 15
       
      It's hard to remember that students are seeing presentations again, and again, and again, so making your presentation unique would definitely help your class. I'm guilty of template usage just because I don't like white space, and I think making it a bit more colorful helps? However, thinking about putting actual pictures in the background, as opposed to templates, would be a better idea, and get the message across much better!
  • Color evokes feelings. Color is emotional. The right color can help persuade and motivate. Studies show that color usage can increase interest and improve learning comprehension and retention.
    • emoses
      emoses on 23 Sep 15
       
      I am a big fan of color, but I think too much color can give the students a headache! I'm always presenting in my classroom, with one light off, so it's somewhat dark, and I usually use darker colors too. I try to make the information stand out by using light or white text, but in the end, it really does get hard to read sometimes. 
  • to never, ever turn your back on the audience and read text from the slide word for word.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 23 Sep 15
       
      If we ever read word by word from a slide we are not giving a presentation. Just like in school, we had some words on cards, we never read from them. I don't know why they insist on this. To me, this is obvious.
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 24 Sep 15
       
      How many times have we seen this happen by people who speak/present for their livelihood? Don't turn away from the audience!
  • People should be able to comprehend each one in about three seconds.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 23 Sep 15
       
      I like the idea that a slide can be understood at a glance. I'll keep this on mind
  • consistent type styles, color, image treatment, and element placement throughout the slide deck
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 23 Sep 15
       
      If all these elements are consistent, we can tell they have been organized and belong in the same presentation
  • Try to bold only the key parts of each point — limit it to as few words as possible.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 23 Sep 15
       
      Bullet points should serve as reminders of what we're going to be talking about, right? That's what I learned in my technology in Ed class at UNI
  • there’s beauty and clarity in restraint. Use simple visuals that support your message, and you’ll free people up to really hear — and adopt — your ideas.
  • direct people’s eyes to certain areas of a slide to emphasize important points.
  • 24 pt
  • two lines might even be too much.
  • Focus on the main phrases
  • add one relevant image
  • The trick becomes finding just the right image(s)
  • katekrieg on 03 Oct 15
     
    Design of the presentation
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  • The use of the PowerPoint presentation has been a disaster. It should be ditched.
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 09 Sep 15
       
      I would agree with this quote if it is the only means by which we engage learners.  We should consider audience and modalities when designing a presentation.
  • PowerPoint is a medium that can be used effectively — that is, with effective design methods — or ineffectively, that is with ineffective design methods. We would not necessarily say that books are rarely a good method, because books can be designed using effective or ineffective methods."
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 09 Sep 15
       
      It is a medium that is endangered due to the collaborative possibilities of Google.  I cannot remember the last time I utilized PPT for a presentation.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 13 Sep 15
       
      A ppt can also be shared via email. I use google slides in my classes, it's easier to share anything from my Google drive though
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 14 Sep 15
       
      It is like anything. It can be helpful or not depending upon how it is used.
  • Communication is the transfer of emotion.
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 09 Sep 15
       
      I enjoy the way the subtitle is written here. It is akin to asking who the audience will be before authoring a piece of writing. The key word that sticks with me is transfer.
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 14 Sep 15
       
      Interesting definition.
    • emoses
      emoses on 28 Sep 15
       
      Sadly, this is what I have replaced for presentations - I just give them a PowerPoint of information and expect them to get the information. Rather than be a drain on their day (and waste class time reading slides), I just give them the information so we can do more interactive things in class.
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  • reinforce
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 09 Sep 15
       
      Reinforcing is a powerful word choice that is spot on when thinking about presentations and communication.
  • feedback cycle
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 09 Sep 15
       
      A must for all presentations. If you want to grow, serve your audience and be effective, feedback loops are critical.
  • Curse of Knowledge
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 09 Sep 15
       
      So true, whether it be presenting or teaching.  Unless you plan for feedback, interaction, and checks for understanding, it is truly hard to stay in that moment and perspective of your audience.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 13 Sep 15
       
      It is hard to act "casual" when you are trying to be professional and want to be taken seriously.
  • "It is effective to speak to a diagram, because it presents information in a different form. But it is not effective to speak the same words that are written, because it is putting too much load on the mind and decreases your ability to understand what is being presented."
  • Suggesting we abandon PowerPoint because it's often (usually?) misused and abused to produce awful presentation visuals is like saying we should dump the idea of 24-hour cable news because so much of it is vacuous rubbish. But whether we’re talking about bad TV or boring presentations
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 13 Sep 15
       
      Being able to read and listen to a presentation - a couple of lines on the slide - is handy for people who's not familiar with the presenter's accent (foreign or regional)
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 14 Sep 15
       
      I agree that phrases are helpful for focus, for me. Wall to wall text is certainly poor use of PowerPoint and reading off the slides is redundant.
  • make yourself cue cards. Don’t put them on the screen.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 13 Sep 15
       
      I remember the sticky notes for presentations then, we were supposed to use powerpoint in order to be updated and using technology. So, now we have to go back?
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 14 Sep 15
       
      I think this works for a presentation, but what about a lecture? Same deal or apples and oranges?
  • it is important to keep in mind what makes your ideas resonate with people.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 13 Sep 15
       
      When presenting, we should always remember we need to be appealing to our public.
  • Suggesting we abandon PowerPoint because it's often (usually?) misused and abused to produce awful presentation visuals is like saying we should dump the idea of 24-hour cable news because so much of it is vacuous rubbish. But whether we’re talking about bad TV or boring presentations
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 13 Sep 15
       
      A presentation that lacks of content or good backup information, will be bad no matter what media we use to transmit it..
  • he never forgets the lesson
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 13 Sep 15
       
      This happens with older people, I mean, a reaction. When you tell a cultural story to younger people, they tend to criticize the details.
  • it’s long past time that we realized that putting the same information on a slide that is coming out of our mouths usually does not help — in fact usually hurts our message.
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 14 Sep 15
       
      I have a hard time remembering a presentation where the speaker didn't read from the powerpoint. I remember thinking each time, "I can read this myself. This is a waste of my time."
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 14 Sep 15
       
      I totally agree with you.  The presenter feels like we can't read it ourselves and in turn disengages the audience.
  • If everyone in the room agreed with you, you wouldn’t need to do a presentation, would you?
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 14 Sep 15
       
      Haha! That makes me laugh!
    • emoses
      emoses on 28 Sep 15
       
      Well, that's the truth! I think more like, if everyone in the room could get the information, I wouldn't be doing the presentation. The funny thing is, they actually could get the information - they all have the Internet at their fingertips in class. They should be teaching each other, not me regurgitating information.
  • Bullets Are For the NRA
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 14 Sep 15
       
      I enjoy how the author writes. It's effective for me.
  • five rules you need to remember to create amazing Powerpoint presentations:
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 14 Sep 15
       
      "five rules" but lists six. Good points to remember, though.
  • “sticky” ideas have six key principles in common: simplicity, unexpectedness, concreteness, credibility, emotions, and stories. And yes, these six compress nicely into the acronym SUCCESs.
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 14 Sep 15
       
      Nice acronym.
  • it is more effective to target both the visual and auditory processors of working memory.
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 14 Sep 15
       
      This would also be true for trying to reach people with different learning styles.
    • emoses
      emoses on 28 Sep 15
       
      I do believe this is very true. I know there are so many visual learners out there, and I feel like presenting to them the information (with visuals and different colors) will reach them a lot better. However, if it's not the right visual, it's going to lose the audience very quickly. 
  • No more than six words on a slide. EVER. There is no presentation so complex that this rule needs to be broken
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 14 Sep 15
       
      I don't agree with limiting yourself to only 6 words to a slide.  What if you have a great quote like "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a... " A what?  I WANT to know WHAT to build??  If I limit myself to 6 words my audience will never gain the insight of the author.  Or on a second thought maybe I should leave them on a cliff hanger.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 14 Sep 15
       
      I agree that seems a bit arbitrary and can't possibly work in all cases. But "less is more" is a good rule to abide by.
  • One of the components for creating sticking messages is story.
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 14 Sep 15
       
      I agree that stories can be very useful as I became more engaged with this class when reading the instructors stories that made me laugh and relate to them better.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 14 Sep 15
       
      Yes, very true, but also can be difficult to tell the right story that gets the point across without distracting from the point. Also I remember teachers who could string together great anecdotes, but they led us away from the course content.
    • emoses
      emoses on 28 Sep 15
       
      Stories can be a great way to attract your audience. I have the opportunity in many of my presentation to bring my real life into it, but shy away from this idea because I might not want them knowing too much about it. It's debilitating to cut your audience off from seeing the message through the eyes of the presenter. It's more real for them if you open up.
  • When possible, put your ideas in human terms.
  • When possible, put your ideas in human terms.
  • When possible, put your ideas in human terms.
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 14 Sep 15
       
      This statement and the example make sense to me.  100 grams of fat doesn't mean much, but when you talk about what it looks like, then I get it. 
  • MPORTANT: Don’t hand out the written stuff at the beginning! If you do, people will read the memo while you’re talking and ignore you
  • No dissolves, spins or other transitions.
  • “Our mission is to become the international leader in the space industry through maximum team-centered innovation and strategically targeted aerospace initiatives.” Or “...put a man on the moon and return him safely by the end of the decade.”
  • The home run is easy to describe: You put up a slide. It triggers an emotional reaction in the audience. They sit up and want to know what you’re going to say that fits in with that image. Then, if you do it right, every time they think of what you said, they’ll see the image (and vice versa).
    • emoses
      emoses on 28 Sep 15
       
      This makes a lot of sense. Simplicity is key, and if you can make them remember whatever it is you're talking about by having one image, one quote, one something that's so profound, they won't be able to forget it, that's a home run.
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  • connect with your audience.
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 10 Sep 15
       
      Connection is key when thinking about presentation, but I also believe balance is very important. In terms of content, I agree that there should not be a "data dump" I also believe that if you are planful in your presentation, you have a clear vision for what you want your audience to do with content.
  • simple
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 10 Sep 15
       
      When I see simple I think scaffold.  How are you scaffolding your content for your audience?
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 19 Sep 15
       
      Yes, scaffolding is such a key concept! What does your audience already know, what do they need to know, and what can you do as a teacher to get them there...to bridge the gap!
  • use a large whiteboard
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 10 Sep 15
       
      Another great way to outline your content is through conversation. I have put titles in slides almost like a flowchart just to spur conversation to guage if I have the makings of logical flow.
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 18 Sep 15
       
      Our pastor does this for his sermons. He has a huge whiteboard on the main wall of his office. It gets more and more full as the week goes along. Then Monday it's white again!
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  • Humans are predisposed to remembering experiences in the narrative form; we learn best with a narrative structure. Humans have been sharing information aurally and visually far longer than we have been getting information by reading lists.
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 10 Sep 15
       
      This sure makes sense stepping back and thinking about why it is so hard to transform education.  If we are predisposed to narrative structure, it makes sense why it is so hard to change the way we teach and learn. I am curious with the advancement of technology is there has been a shift in this?
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 19 Sep 15
       
      I think teachers have always been telling compelling stories.
  • 10/20/30 Rule
    • scott fillner
      scott fillner on 10 Sep 15
       
      This is an interesting rule to consider.  I like that we are thinking about 10 slides or less.
  • it is useful to think of your entire 30 minute presentation as an opportunity to “tell a story.
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 16 Sep 15
       
      I think this is a great piece of advice.  It allows the speaker to have a more interesting delivery, but at the same time have a clear path to take the audience.
    • emoses
      emoses on 21 Sep 15
       
      I do think this is a good thing to do when you are presenting. It's just sometimes I find it hard to tell one of my stories and connect with the stories and notes I am presenting. But if I can't find a connection with them, my students will never find a connection to their lives. So I think this would be good practice for the future - let the students in to your life story.
  • you want to position the problems in the foreground and then show how you’ve overcome them,
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 16 Sep 15
       
      I find this to be very true as it seems my own children seem to listen better about a lesson I am trying to teach them when I tell them about my own struggles when I was their age instead of just telling them what to or not to do. 
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 18 Sep 15
       
      Definitely true! People want to know how to conquer the mountain!
  • Highlighting contrasts is a natural way to bring the audience into your story and make your message more memorable.
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 16 Sep 15
       
      I never put much thought about how each pair in Star Wars were so contrasting to each other until this example. Highlighting contrasts are definitely something I will try to include in my future storytelling.
  • include
  • Even if setup goes perfectly, people will arrive late and have to leave early. In a perfect world, you give your pitch in twenty minutes, and you have forty minutes left for discussion.
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 16 Sep 15
       
      I don't necessarily agree with this statement.  Working in the Tech Dept myself I know you can't expect technology to run perfectly, but to only dedicate 1/3 of your allotted time to your presentation and allowing a majority of your time to discussion seems like it would be a little disappointing to the audience.  
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 18 Sep 15
       
      I agree that people would be disappointed if they paid for an expert's presentation and got 1/3 of the time slot. However, I think it's great to allow for questions when I am trying to convince people to invest a lot of money in something!
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 19 Sep 15
       
      Yes, that won't work in a lecture hall at a university when technology is fine and students are on time 90% of the time!
  • If it is real, then it is in us.
    • micintosh
      micintosh on 16 Sep 15
       
      I have heard the phrase "fake it until you make it", but if you truly believe in what you are talking about then your audience will have better buy-in to what you are saying.
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 18 Sep 15
       
      These are good to remember!
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 19 Sep 15
       
      Yes, in the course on business communication I teach at ISU, our first rule is know your audience.
    • emoses
      emoses on 21 Sep 15
       
      Often times, I assume my audience is just going to be interested in what I say, and I don't take time to really put myself in their shoes. It would be nice to see it from their angle and see what it is like (perhaps follow them around for a day). How many boring presentations do they see in any given day? I do think making it more personal to them would help, but again, how do you make important information interactive without having them find the info themselves (and possibly not finding the right info)?
  • remember only three things
  • audience?
  • audience?
  • audience?
  • Visuals should be big, bold, clear, and easy to see.
  • Make your presentation—visuals and narration—participatory.
  • ten slides, last no more than twenty minutes, and contain no font smaller than thirty points.
  • ten slides, last no more than twenty minutes, and contain no font smaller than thirty points.
    • carolborchard
      carolborchard on 18 Sep 15
       
      I wish I could highlight the list or put some symbol by it so I could see it easier later.
  • find out the age of the oldest person in your audience and divide it by two. That’s your optimal font size.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 20 Sep 15
       
      Great tip for a font size!
  • with a pen and paper.
  • “so what?”
  • am talking about reality, regardless of the topic.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 19 Sep 15
       
      I would argue (as many have before me) that reality does not present itself as unmediated, but rather that we make sense of the world only once we apply narrative (or other structural) principles. Thus, there is no "story" we pluck from the world, but only the story we create.
  • The key, then, is to aim to unite an idea with an emotion, which is best done through story.
  • Conflict is dramatic
  • The result is that you and the audience are out of synch.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 20 Sep 15
       
      It is really important to be in synch with the audience
  • Is it to inspire? Are they looking for concrete practical information? Do they want more concepts and theory rather than advice?
  • A data dump — all too common unfortunately — is when a presenter crams too much information into the talk without making the effort to make the information or data applicable to the members of the audience.
    • emoses
      emoses on 21 Sep 15
       
      I am very guilty of this! I feel like I'm hoarding the information, and the only way they're going to get it is if they listen and pay attention! (insert evil laugh) I've mentioned before that I just give them my beautiful PowerPoints instead of presenting them because I can't find a fun way to do it! I wish I could get the info across and still keep them entertained!
  • We fear what we do not know.
    • emoses
      emoses on 21 Sep 15
       
      I am very guilty of this! This also plays into why my presentations are so boring - I haven't rehearsed them. I assume my rehearsal is the last time I gave the presentation - last year at that time! Of course it's going to be boring and mundane when I don't have anything to spice it up - or don't remember exactly what's on the page! If we teachers are acting, I suppose it helps to rehearse your lines every once in a while.
  • If the task is impossible for you, then you may want to think again and get your message down pat in your mind. This too is certainly something you do before you ever begin to open up PowerPoint (Keynote).
    • emoses
      emoses on 21 Sep 15
       
      The "task" that always sticks out in my mind is that they are being graded on this on an important test, so they have to know this. But why would I focus so much on just the grade of it all? Grades are stressful, and once you remove the numbers from the class, it can be quite enjoyable. My new task should be to teach them something interesting, and let them worry about the grade, not me.
francysmaureen

Story and Storytelling | Presentation Zen: How to Craft a Presentation with Messages th... - 3 views

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  • Stories are who we are, and we are our stories.
  • Good stories have interesting, clear beginnings; provocative, engaging content in the middle; and a clear conclusion.
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 11 Aug 14
       
      This is where planning and practicing becomes SO important. I sometimes have a tendancy to veer off the story with side notes. I need to always make sure I have practiced my presenation enough that my story stays relevent - all the way through - to my presenation.
  • “and the key to their hearts is story.”
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  • The biggest element a story has, then, is conflict.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 13 Jul 14
       
      This is exactly what middle school students crave. DRAMA! I must use this in my stories.
  • Highlighting contrasts is a natural way to bring the audience into your story and make your message more memorable.
  • emotions such as surprise, sympathy, and empathy
  • Visuals should be big, bold, clear, and easy to see. Allow graphic elements to fill the frame and bleed off the edges. Use visuals in an active way, not a decorative one. Aim to carefully trim back the details. Make your presentation—visuals and narration—participatory.
  • Rambling streams of consciousness will not get it done; audiences need to hear (and see) your points illustrated in real language.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 13 Jul 14
       
      I know I dislike a rambling presentation. You are wondering when the speaker will get back to a point you found intriguing, but he never does. Forget a follow up question later because you will only get something like," Oh, that really didn't have anything to do with anything."  
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 16 Jul 14
       
      I know I dislike a rambling presentation. You are wondering when the speaker will get back to a point you found intriguing, but he never does. Forget a follow up question later because you will only get something like," Oh, that really didn't have anything to do with anything."  
  • more important today than ever before is the ability to synthesize the facts and give them context and perspective.
  • nformation plus emotion and visualization wrapped in unforgettable anecdotes are the stuff that stories are made of.
  • he story of your facts.
  • someone who speaks in a natural, conversational style is far easier to stay engaged with.
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 10 Apr 15
       
      I liked this quote as I started in a school setting and now find myself in the corporate world. I really liked the term "corporte sominex". It rings very true.
  • Give examples that are meaningful and relevant to your audience.
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 17 Sep 15
       
      Our story being meaningful to others is because we show ourselves as human beings
francysmaureen

Organization & Preparation Tips | Garr Reynolds Official Site - 3 views

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  • pen and paper.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 13 Jul 14
       
      white board -sticky notes- mind webbing on the computer or on paper-free thinking or brainstorming with a partner-tape recording or writing down It helps to keep a list of pre writing activities handy.Start with the three big ideas. make sure they are stated concisely!
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 13 Jul 14
       
      Keep it simple! You don't want someone to turn off or to walk away overwhelmed. The elevator test: If you don't have enough passion or interest in you subject you will fail this test and your presentation would probably fail also. Follow your heart!
  • and reduce anxiety and nervousness, then confidence is something that will naturally take the place of your anxiety
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 13 Jul 14
       
      I wish!
    • pattyharris123
      pattyharris123 on 31 Jul 14
       
      Yes, confidence will improve, but some of us have that natural anxiety when presenting in front of a group.
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  • n. When you remove the unknown
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 16 Jul 14
       
      What a great quote! I feel this is why I become a better teacher every year. The unknown is gone so I can be confident in what I am teaching my students. 
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 13 Jul 14
       
      Simple is not easy but I think it is most important. If it is too complex your audience might even remember the wrong thing - for instance what you said not to do.
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 13 Jul 14
       
      The best presentations do include a story! I need to use this in my presentations. 
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 16 Jul 14
       
      Story telling! I love to read and to hear a good story. I need to remember to use this! I have to agree that the best presentations I have heard lead me down the path of a story. 
  • it is useful to think of your entire 30 minute presentation as an opportunity to “tell a story.”
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 13 Jul 14
       
      Yes! I need to remember this!
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 16 Jul 14
       
      yes I need to do this.
  • one entire wall
    • Patty Harrell
      Patty Harrell on 16 Jul 14
       
      Confidence. As soon as I look at the audience I freeze. In front of my students or a small group I am fine, but I struggle with a larger group no matter how much I know my subject. 
  • Stories are easy to remember for your audience
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 16 Jul 14
       
      I agree! When a topic or new skill is presented with a story, I tend to remember it better! 
  • What are their expectations of you?
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 16 Jul 14
       
      What a great way to think about things! Instead of thinking about what I want to teach the audience, I can think about the expectations of the audience.
  • A data dump — all too common unfortunately — is when a presenter crams too much information into the talk without making the effort to make the information or data applicable to the members of the audience.
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 20 Jul 14
       
      I have been in many presentations that felt like this! An audience wants to know the "why." I think it's important to include why the information is applicable to the audience.
  • It may be cool, but is it important or help your story in a very important way…or is it fluff?
    • jessicawoods8
      jessicawoods8 on 16 Jul 14
       
      I have been guilty of "adding fluff" to a presentation. I like the idea of asking yourself "so what?".
  • if your presentation is not based on solid content, you can not succeed
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 16 Sep 15
       
      We need to cite research to give our words a backbone
  • you have your key points and logical flow
    • francysmaureen
      francysmaureen on 16 Sep 15
       
      We all need a plan to follow and an order to follow to achieve anything. Presentations are not an exception.
alberhasky

Presentation Zen: Is it finally time to ditch PowerPoint? - 9 views

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    • sarahjmoore
      sarahjmoore on 14 Feb 15
       
      It is amazing how one simply change in coloring can make an ok slide dynamic!
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 10 Apr 15
       
      Sweller's quote was the perfect way to bring together the use of visual and auditory modality and the danger of the bullet point redundancy actually decreasing understanding. Armed wth this information it is time for me to look at all my presentations and change them into something that works.
    • suzdohrer
      suzdohrer on 13 Apr 15
       
      Sweller's theory on redundancy seems incredible to me, or at least not a key premise of learning. Redundant learning historically is an aid to memorizing and becoming automated.
  • "It is effective to speak to a diagram, because it presents information in a different form. But it is not effective to speak the same words that are written, because it is putting too much load on the mind and decreases your ability to understand what is being presented."                                                        — John Sweller
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  • Next time you plan a presentation, then, start by using a pencil and pad, a whiteboard, or a stick in the sand — anything except jumping headfirst into slideware on your computer with its templates, outlines, and content wizards that may point you down a path you wish not to go
    • mrswalker_
      mrswalker_ on 13 Apr 15
       
      I'm not sure if I agree with this all of the time- sometimes using the presentation with the slideware first is the best way to organize thoughts. This first use could easily be done in a non-distracting way by not using the templates and content wizards.
  • This may seem counterintuitive and it certainly runs counter to many of the ways presentations are made in business or lesson taught in schools.
    • mrswalker_
      mrswalker_ on 13 Apr 15
       
      What about with young elementary students? I use slides daily to give directions- I put the words on the screen, read the words, and then leave them while the students work? Young kids often struggle remembering many steps at once, how else can the teacher get these ideas across? Possibly other visuals.
    • alberhasky
      alberhasky on 14 Sep 15
       
      It's not just young kids who have difficulty remembering instructions. My college students do too! :)
  • chaneline on 10 Apr 15
     
    I wonder if John Sweller's point about redundancy is like a message to the brain that it doesn't need to pay attention. The information is being spoken and written so it can be forgotten for now and attended to later. I know I have been in presentations and started to zone out when the information being spoken and on the screen were the same. Was it overload or lack of stimulation?
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  • mgoodwin5 on 13 Apr 15
     
    I agree with the article-I do not think when Garr says "Is it finally time to ditch PowerPoint?" that he means to get rid of it completely. I think that it may be overused at times and/or used incorrectly as there are certain criteria that is better to follow on PowerPoint than what some people are doing. Knowing the maximum information to put onto each slide, the correct information and format, and how it is used as a presentation, as well as the visuals, all makes a difference in its used and overuse.
  • mgoodwin5 on 13 Apr 15
     
    When giving a presentation, it is important to get your audiences attention by delivering a strong message, however giving too much information and not allowing your audience to use their own imagination, may be an overload to them and therefore not understand what you are trying to say or not have them same emotions, thoughts, and feelings as you (the presenter) does. Give your audience a strong, clean, precise, and factual presentation, and the rest will do what it needs to do for the audience. I do not feel PowerPoint needs to be ditched, but instead cleaned up drastically and presented in a much more professional and effective manner.
  • chaneline on 13 Apr 15
     
    Have you ever seen TED talks? I noticed the most popular ones very rarely have a powerpoint and when they do, it is just a few with visuals. They are able to get a very clear and emotional message across without the use of a complicated powerpoint..powerful!
  • chaneline on 13 Apr 15
     
    I don't think we want to throw the baby out with the bath water. Powerpoints can be interesting and thought proviking..as I am learning.
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