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elearn Magazine: 10 Things I've Learned About Teaching Online - 3 views

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  • cjterry64 on 08 Jul 15
     
    Reflective list of 10 items this instructor has learned about online learning. Good things to think about!
gsmutz

Articles: Delivery - 1 views

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  • So, if you have 30 minutes for your talk, finish in 25 minutes.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 19 Jun 15
       
      When a presenter gets finished early, it's true, it is such a good feeling when you're in the audience.  
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 01 Jul 15
       
      This ties right into the 80% rule. I really like this rule and have never heard of it before. Makes perfect sense.
  • 6. Remember the “B” key
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 19 Jun 15
       
      New learning for me...I didn't know about this!
  • Anticipating resistance forces you to really think about the people you’re presenting to, and that makes it easier to influence them. If you’ve made a sincere effort to look at the world through their eyes, it will show when you speak. You’ll feel more warmly toward them, so you’ll take on a conversational tone. You’ll sound — and be — authentic when you address their concerns. As a result, you’ll disarm them, and they’ll be more likely to accept your message.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 19 Jun 15
       
      Again, we are reminded to incorporate empathy into our presentations.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      This is vital. In my presentations to parents about 1 to 1 some of them can be very negative. They are mostly concerned about the cost of the program to them (internet, repairs) than anything. We have to be prepared to explain how we can help them with their concerns.
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  • So keep the presentation to less than 20 minutes.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 19 Jun 15
       
      I relate this to my teaching.  We are told that large group times should be 10-15 minutes long. Sometimes we forget that as adults we also have a time limit on our attention span.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      I tend to do a few slides and talk - then break for short questions, then back to the presentation. Is this bad?
  • "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."
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 19 Jun 15
       
      This would also help the presenter to not read from this notes.  I'm often more engaged with presenters who maintain eye contact and know their material.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      Practice makes perfect. It is best to practice and see how smoothly it will go. Also what is the timeframe? Do I need to shorten it?
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 07 Jul 15
       
      What a thought!  I teach with a powerpoint in math nearly everyday and I don't ever think I have rehearsed it.  I am excited for my first day powerpoint.  I will rehearse it many times!
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 30 Jun 15
       
      I am going to invest in a remote for my computer. It makes sense to be able to circulate and be closer to the audience.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 06 Jul 15
       
      Using a remote to present is wonderful.  I do most of my presenting from the back of the room....allows the student to see the slides easily without looking around me and allows me to easily see the student computer monitor to see they are with me :)  
  • When you are ready to move on, just press the “B” key again and the image reappears.
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 30 Jun 15
       
      I wasn't aware of this trick! I often use the AV Mute button when I am teaching and using a projector, but now I have another trick for presentations.
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 30 Jun 15
       
      This actually ties in well with the idea of storytelling. If you can tell a story that helps your audience understand that you aren't just TALKING about the topic, but that you have experienced it, you are more apt to get buy-in.
  • f your presentation has to be long, break it into 10-minute chunks.
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 30 Jun 15
       
      I had already decided that I needed to have my audience "doing" something to engage with my content. I decided that since they need to be able to navigate our handbook, I would give them a friendly competitve scavenger hunt so they could go back to the text and find the information. I may have to think about breaking that scavenger hunt up into sections that mirror my presentation so they can work with the information after I introduce it.
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 30 Jun 15
       
      This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone! Why wouldn't you rehearse your presentation??
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 30 Jun 15
       
      THis is great advice! I often have my student teachers video themselves. I was required to do so as a first-year teacher as well. It is so eye opening.
  • By having the slide blank, all the attention can now be placed back on you.
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 30 Jun 15
       
      Most amateur presenters and educators, myself included, are likely unaware of this feature. When a presenter goes off topic or digresses I tend to continue staring at the screen, trying to dissect the information instead of listening to their words. The "B" key seems like a great way to keep attention where it is intended to be.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      Ok- now I did not know this trick. Going to have to share it!
  • The first 2-3 minutes of the presentation are the most important.
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 30 Jun 15
       
      It is much easier to grab the audience's attention right off the bat than to try and recover it 10 or 15 minutes into the presentation when their level of engagement has long since been determined.
  • Practical resistance:
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 30 Jun 15
       
      This is paramount when presenting to both staff and students. Teachers need to show students they understand the work and thinking that will need to be undertaken, otherwise students will resist.  Teachers are the same way if they get the impression an administrator has forgotten all the items on the plate of a teacher. Knowing the audience is key!
  • "Most of the great presenters actually rehearse much more extensively than anyone else," he says. "They don't just wing it."
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 30 Jun 15
       
      Really glad to see this point made.  The myth of "winging it" is far too glorified and overhyped. The most successful people in any field work tirelessly to hone their craft.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 06 Jul 15
       
      So agree with this!  Preparation and organization are definitely the keys to success!
  • "Only about 7 percent of the actual words or content is important."
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 30 Jun 15
       
      This is analogous to the careful design of slides being so integral to good presentations.  Good content is needed, of course, but audience engagement is often won or lost in some of the more superficial aspects of a presentation.
  • podium
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      I hate podiums and I hate that some teachers still feel they should be at the front of the room. Move around, interact and know what is happening.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 01 Jul 15
       
      Now I would lost w/o my podium but I definitely don't use it as a barrier. Walking around is crucial and helps one get a feeling from the audience.
  • Today’s projectors are bright enough to allow you to keep many of the lights on.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      All classrooms now have projection systems or even tv's. There are some teachers who still turn the lights off and you immediately lose your audience.
  • voice (don't speak in a monotone voice).
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 01 Jul 15
       
      This is such a hard one as it's very difficult sometimes to actually know your voice and especially know the tone that you're using all the time. Definitely takes a lot of practice if one is not a natural at this. 
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 07 Jul 15
       
      This is a must.  Whenever our principal talks to our staff about presenting to the class, this always comes up.  He says that the teachers who change their voice really seem to show their passion and excitement for the subject compared to teachers who use the same monotone voice during the whole presentation.
  • don't slouch, stand up straight and natural
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 01 Jul 15
       
      I'm a natural sloucher and shoulders fwd kind of person and I have to remind myself to sit straight/stand straight/etc. I speak to my students often of this as this is a very hard thing for me to do consistently. This is crucial in presentations and especially interviews.
  • When audience members ask questions or give comments, you should be gracious and thank them for their input. Even if someone is being difficult, you must keep to the high ground and at all times be a gentleman or lady and courteously deal with such individuals. The 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.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 01 Jul 15
       
      Sounds easy...but can very hard to do sometimes depending on the presentation and crowd : ) Thanking them for their input is huge in my eyes and saying it sincerely has importance too. 
  • Yes, you need professional, well designed visuals. But it is all for naught if you do not have a deep, heartfelt belief in your topic.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 06 Jul 15
       
      I always think this is the difference between great and not-so-great teachers.  Teachers who are passionate about their subject area seem to easily build an excitement in the students.  If a teacher is teaching something they do not particularly enjoy, it seems the students pick up the same "attitude".
  • ask a colleague for a reality check before you present to other managers in her group.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 06 Jul 15
       
      This is why it is important for teachers to have time to collaborate!  Sharing ideas/concerns with other teachers are working with the same students often brings up great ideas to resolve/anticipate resistance.
  • ry inserting a short video clip, introduce a quick demonstration, or have another speaker get up and briefly present.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 06 Jul 15
       
      I try to keep my presentation "chunks" short by writing reminders to myself in my notes to move to an activity which reinforces the information or link to a video clip.  My students seem to enjoy when I indicate I have found a "friend" (via video) to more completely explain a topic.  They like to kid me about having lots of "friends".
  • Most presenters fail here because they ramble on too long about superfluous background information or their personal/professional history, etc.
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 07 Jul 15
       
      This is interesting.  I would think the audience would want to know about the speaker, but instead we should show our passion and get the audience hooked first.  It makes sense!
  • 5. Use a remote-control device
  • 5. Use a remote-control device
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 07 Jul 15
       
      This is a must for me.  When I started teaching (12 years ago), I had to hand write all of my material on the board and hand my back to the class often.  When I got a projector and a remote, my classroom management improved by quite a bit!
  • By considering different points of view and addressing doubts and fears before they become roadblocks, you’ll demonstrate an open mind — and invite your audience to respond in kind.
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 07 Jul 15
       
      I love this idea.  In my math class, I encourage students to share their shortcuts, especially when solving mental math problems.  By the end of the year, we have lots of different ways to solve a problem like 1.5x12.
  • 2. Kill Your Audience with Bullets
  • 2. Kill Your Audience with Bullets
  • 2. Kill Your Audience with Bullets
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 07 Jul 15
       
      We have heard this many times, but I don't think it hurts to have it reinforced again.  It's amazing how many educators and writers believe in no bullets.
kluttenegger

Articles: Design - 0 views

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  • You can then save the PowerPoint file as a Design Template (.pot) and the new template will appear among your standard Microsoft templates for your future use. You can also purchase professional templates on-line (for example:
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 19 Jun 15
       
      Awesome!  I didn't know that you could do this.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      Good to know.
  • Colors can be divided into two general categories: Cool (such as blue and green) and Warm (such as orange and red). Cool colors work best for backgrounds as they appear to recede away from us into the background. Warm colors generally work best for objects in the foreground (such as text) because they appear to be coming at us.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 19 Jun 15
       
      I often don't think in terms of the cool/warm colors but just try to pick colors that go together.  Now I will be more mindful.
  • Lots of extras actually take away meaning because they become a distraction.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 19 Jun 15
       
      Throughout the course readings, I've come to really understand this.  The great examples speak for themselves.
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  • Do any slides feel text heavy? Be honest with yourself.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 19 Jun 15
       
      I realize that my slides have been very text heavy in the past.  Now it is easy to think, duh, why put all the text on the slide, if I'm going to be sharing the information with my audience anyways.
  • This happens when you take a low-rez jpeg (from a website, for example) and stretch it out.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 19 Jun 15
       
      This is very frustrating to me.  I've experienced this many times and I often end up picking a different picture.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      This is a hard topic to explain to people. I have worked with staff for many years explaining bigger is better. You can always make it smaller and be ok but the oppposite is not true.
  • People should be able to comprehend each one in about three seconds
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 22 Jun 15
       
      Being a business teacher I'm seeing a lot of similar traits to building resumes and app letters...the effectiveness of white space and as  mentioned here the eye test.
  • A clear visual hierarchy allows viewers to quickly ascertain a slide’s most important elements:
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 22 Jun 15
       
      These slides are really hitting home with me with the larger font on the statistic. I'm realizing now that I haven't utilized statistics this way in the past in my presentations and will change that going forward!
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 30 Jun 15
       
      I also find myself trying to be "consistent" so I don't vary the font size.  This illustrates how important it is to emphasize the important!
  • The arrow comes in later to underscore the point: Our future looks good!
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 22 Jun 15
       
      I've never seen a chart with the added emphasized arrow...I like it!  It definitely grabs your attention right away!
  • you hate bullet points
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 22 Jun 15
       
      I'm definitely agreeing with using as few as bullet points as possible after looking through all the articles and lessons in this class. You're making me think real hard how I'm going to approach my college computer class that I teach. Obviously we aren't in PPT very long compared to the other Microsoft applications but never have I discouraged using bullets...now you're making this hard on me!  : )  There will definitely be some itmes and ideas that I take from this class and learn it forward.
  • Try to bold only the key parts of each point — limit it to as few words as possible.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 22 Jun 15
       
      Very simple but yet very productive!
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 26 Jun 15
       
      I have done this far too often in the past and also been in presentations that used too many bullets. I'm very excited to learn how to avoid this pitfall.
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 26 Jun 15
       
      When I first learned how to work with PPT, I thought animations and fades and such were a plus. Now I realize they get a little distracting.
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 26 Jun 15
       
      This a great rule of thumb to go by!
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 26 Jun 15
       
      As someone who is very visual in the way I process information, I can see that this second example would be what I would prefer. It's simple and it's a lot less to take in.
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 26 Jun 15
       
      I thought too much white space was a bad thing. Here it actually works to make the image/text stand out. I always thought there had to be strict balance.
  • if it is included in the software, your audience has seen it a million times before
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 28 Jun 15
       
      This seems so incredibly obvious, yet I have never considered it. The same clip art is being reused through the world and many presenters are probably unaware.  With high schoolers at least, I think overly cheesy or old graphics are a quick way to lose both credibility and engagement.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 30 Jun 15
       
      In my personal finance class I have always used the company slides with my changes.  I was worried most about content and then last year one of my students asked if I had considered using a different template for each unit (it was stated in a kind way, just wondering way) and it made me see the need for change.  Last year I just changed templates....which they liked.  I wish they could see the changes this class is bringing for me!
  • Use appropriate charts
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 28 Jun 15
       
      The power of these charts lies in their simplicity. When we usually see charts in PD or staff meetings they are cram too much information into one slide. While I'm very unfamiliar with creating charts, I think well-designed and visually simple ones could enhance several of my presentations.
  • contains watermark
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 28 Jun 15
       
      I'm not sure there is a quicker way to advertise that your selection of images is lazy than to have a gigantic watermark plastered on a screen.  Students also need to be reminded how poorly this can reflect on a presenter.
  • Think of your slides as billboards
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 28 Jun 15
       
      This combined with the three second rule mentioned above are helpful tips, but also very practical. You don't need a degree in design to consider how quickly your slide can be comprehended.  I've never considered how quickly people give up on a slide that is confusing, but we all do it.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      Great concept. We only put important information on a billboard and that should follow suit on presentation.
  • Follow these steps to reduce and simplify your text-heavy bullet points
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 28 Jun 15
       
      I was getting a bit frustrated at being told why so many slides are crap but not having enough practical advice to prevent it. This list of steps is incredibly helpful. I can't wait to try and simplify some of my presentations, though I'm scared how long it may take for such a text heavy person like myself!
  • Image is stretched vertically & distorted
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 30 Jun 15
       
      This is a #1 "bad presentation" thing for students!  Sometimes I think they think they are at the mercy of the software and decide "I can't do anything about the strange picture"!  Distorted images draw the audience to the image rather than the message!
  • And this is even better…
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 30 Jun 15
       
      This really proves "a picture is worth 1000 words"..the slide started out so wordy and see it move to one "word" is impressive!
  • Remove all extraneous copy from bullet points
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 30 Jun 15
       
      Love this advice.  Hard for teachers to walk away from "the list", but this advice improves "the list"!
  • 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.
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 30 Jun 15
       
      Before this class, I had never thought about how important the white space was.  I am looking forward to making my powerpoint effective by using the white space to my advantage.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      White space - guess I always thought it looked blank and needed to be filled. I will have to practice this one.
  • If the photographic image is the primary area I want the audience to notice (such as a picture of a product), then the image can be more pronounced and little (or no) text is needed.
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 30 Jun 15
       
      I like how this idea was explained.  If the picture is the focal point, make it stand out!  If the text is the focal point, blur the picture and the text will draw the eye first.
  • Spend time in the slide sorter
  • Spend time in the slide sorter
  • Spend time in the slide sorter
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 30 Jun 15
       
      I don't think I have ever used this screen on powerpoint.  This will be beneficial to make sure my slides have a consistent theme and that they flow nicely.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      I remember when I have worked with staff who do not use powerpoint very much how excited they were to see the slide sorter. Some of them had deleted slides in the past because they were in the wrong order. OH MY!
  • Can you just send me your PowerPoint slides?” But if they are good slides, they will be of little use without you
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      This happens at a lot of the conferences I attend. I get the documents with links and things but the actual presentation? It should NOT be any good without the speaker.
  • Use high-quality graphics including photographs.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      The AEA provides great clip art and real photography. I push it to my staff but I feel they use the google images way to much and they are not always appropriate.
  • Unity. Slides with visual unity look as though the same person created them and make your message feel cohesive. You can achieve this through consistent type styles, color, image treatment, and element placement throughout the slide deck. Here’s a pair of slides to illustrate:
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 01 Jul 15
       
      I like how this looks.  How do you find images that you can do this with (put on any color screen)?  I also notice how each image is placed in line with the other images.
  • Step 4b: Replace bullet points with images
  • Step 4b: Replace bullet points with images
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 01 Jul 15
       
      This is a good way to get more pictures and less text.  It would also be easy to present on, given the pictures that you were showing.  I am assuming you show the whole slide at once, and not get one picture animated after another.
  • Step 4b: Replace bullet points with images
  • informed
cherylfletcher

Articles: Preparation - 1 views

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  • I usually do not even have to look at the whiteboard or legal pad when I am in PowerPoint, because the analog process alone gave a clear visual image of how I want the content to flow. I glance at my notes to remind me of what visuals I thought of using at certain points and then go to iStockphoto.com or to my own extensive library of high-quality stock images to find the perfect image.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 16 Jun 15
       
      I wonder how long it took him to reach the point in which he didn't have to refer back to them due to the planning analog?  Or does it come so naturally it happens the first time?
  • If you want your 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.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 16 Jun 15
       
      When I think about presentations that have stuck with me, I was able to empathize with that specific presenter because their content was told in this story format!
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      I would agree. Sometimes I think people when presenting may make it too hard on themselves trying to involve a story so that the audience can relate. It's got to be your story that is normal to your life. You don't have to make the Oscar's with your first presentation. Now after saying that, I still struggle doing this part sometimes. 
  • The best kamishibai presenters did not read the story, but instead kept their eyes on the audience and occasionally on the current card in the frame.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 16 Jun 15
       
      Through the readings thus far, this is a common theme.  Know your content and share the story to make those connections with your audience.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      Back to the preparation and knowing your content. I would categorize myself as one that dreads giving presentations but actually really enjoy it once a successful presentation has been given and the successful ones come back to preparation and knowledge.
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  • 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint. 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.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 16 Jun 15
       
      I think that being mindful of this rule when planning will make a big difference in my presentations.  In another class I will be creating a Pecha Kucha presentation and that format also has a strict rule of 20 slides, 20 seconds each!
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      I've always taught in the classroom about avoiding too much text/info but setting a standard such as 10/20/30 where the font is 30 makes it more standard.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      This sounds like an excellent approach, 10/20/30 Going to try this and see what kind of effect is has.
  • This exercise forces you to “sell” your message in 30-45 seconds
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 16 Jun 15
       
      It also makes you have a clear purpose/vison for the presentation.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      The elevator test has really stuck with me since reading about it in the first lesson. I like this and plan to use this in my classroom as well.
  • Keep it simple
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      It's so easy to say this to ourself and especially our students but as simple as it is to say it, ha, it's so hard sometimes to narrow things down in regards to presentations. The 3 things to remember will be a great aide for me to use.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      My tech department usually says KISS. Keep it simple - stupid. We are referring to ourselves as stupid. Don't put too much into something - keep it simple for the audience.
  • caffeine
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      Coke please : )
  • Use visuals in an active way, not a decorative one.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      It's been nice seeing all the visuals and pics and how they all can tell a story. It's really a simple process and a reminder that I need to include more into mine instead of the usual PPT clipart/objects/etc. Much more telling and relating to the audience.
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      I would agree with the first comment.  If and when I do put a picture on a powerpoint, often times I am looking for a picture that might match the content.  Really, the picture should embody the content.
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 23 Jun 15
       
      Knowing your audience well should seem intuitive to educators as we always think about the various learners in the classroom, but I know that as I have transitioned to working with adult learners, this is a bit more complicated!
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 23 Jun 15
       
      Wow! To pare it down to three main things would REALLY take some thought!
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 23 Jun 15
       
      I feel as though I have a long way to go to get to this point!
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 23 Jun 15
       
      I need to remember to have my audience somehow engage with the content or they won't be able to answer this question. Then I have wasted their time.
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 23 Jun 15
       
      Story telling is such a great way to grab and keep your audience's attention. People are more apt to listen when they can relate to what is being talked about. Stories are a great way to invite your audience to get involved.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 27 Jun 15
       
      I especially enjoy when students share their stories!  I always tell them they have just made my next presentation better as I have a new story to add :) 
  • Remember, even if you’ve been asked to share information, rarely is the mere transfer of information a satisfactory objective from the point of view of the audience.
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      Such an important point considering how often presentations are used to transfer simple bits of information.  We've all experienced innumerable meetings that transferred information better suited for a handout or quick email.
  • Great content is a necessary condition, but not a sufficient one
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      A great point here because we've spent so much time considering many of the surface aspects of presentations, but at its core has to be relevant and engaging content. Presentations that lack good content are like blockbuster movies that lack good writing: all style and no substance.
  • Can you crystallize the essence of your presentation content and write it on the back of a business card?
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      Being able to pass the elevator test is a must for good presentations, but I think the Belasco test is better for the early stages of preparation.  If you can't pare the essence of the presentation down to one sentence, then your initial purpose is too complex to convey to the audience. Such a simple step could save hours of time and effort in the long run.
  • Documentaries do not simply tell facts; rather, they engage us with the story
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      At least GOOD documentaries do this
  • while we are making our case others are arguing with us in their heads using their own statistics and sources. Even if you do persuade through argument, says McKee, this is not good enough because “people are not inspired to act on reason alone.”
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      Even the best stats available don't alone make a good presentation.  I can totally relate to watching a presenter unveil his or her argument as I sit and try to take down that argument point by point.  Good stories can't really be argued, which is why they are more powerful than reason alone.
  • Make your presentation—visuals and narration—participatory.
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      In my new role as a PD facilitator, this is something I need to grow in.  Easier said than done, but when the audience has a role in the presentation it is exponentially more effective in delivering its message.  I've sat through enough passive and mindless PD sessions that I owe it to my colleagues to at least encourage their participation.
  • I guarantee it will make your presentations better because it requires you to find the most salient points and to know how to explain them well.
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      I find this to be the most convincing part of the 10/20/30 rule.  Depending on the level of audience participation and how the presentation fits in with the rest of the lesson or activity, 20 min. won't always be feasible.  However, torturing the audience with countless bullets and tiny text should be avoided (And yes, I'm a hypocrite because I'm as guilty of this as anyone).
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      I like this idea.  Think of the three most important points of your presentation, and make sure you emphasize them. 
  • I find the analog approach stimulates my creativity a bit more as I said. No software to get in my way and I can easily see how the flow will go.
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      I can see how a powerpoint would be prepared more successfully on pencil and paper rather than on a computer.  First of all, doing the presentation with a pencil and paper would offer fewer distractions (you wouldn't flip from window to window).  I also believe you would be able to be more creative without a program that already sets the background format up for you.  You would have a blank page to start with and could brainstorm the design of your slides.
  • EXERCISE If your audience could remember only three things about your presentation,what would you want it to be? (1)__________ (2)__________ (3)__________
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      I like this idea.  Think of the three most important points of your presentation, and make sure you emphasize them.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 27 Jun 15
       
      I agree, excellent idea.  Trying to decide if it would be three ideas per day or per unit?  I think I could start with three "big ideas" per day.  Good challenge!
  • 9. The art of story telling
  • 9. The art of story telling
  • 9. The art of story telling
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      I can think of some of the best presentations I have been to and they all have storytelling involved.  Many might be about former students or teaching experiences.  Some might be jokes or inspirational stories, but they all have stories.  This is definitely something I want to work on!
  • In your own presentations, look for contrasts such as before/after, past/future, now/then, problem/solution, strife/peace, growth/decline, pessimism/optimism, and so on. Highlighting contrasts is a natural way to bring the audience into your story and make your message more memorable.
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      This seems like a great way to tell a story and attainable for any content area.  In math, I could connect our current content to previous content with a story.  I could talk about problems that my students in the past have had with the current lesson and how they overcame it.  I feel like this could be a starting point to a story, if you don't have one.
  • 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint
  • Who is the audience?
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 27 Jun 15
       
      I think in class it is important to get to know your students.  Building the relationship with the students and understanding their background definitely helps the teacher to design a lesson/presentation that will reach the students.
  • The best presenters illustrate their points with the use of stories, most often personal ones.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 27 Jun 15
       
      It is often hard for students to give an interesting presentation and I think it is because many of them lack the "history" to have stories to share.  I co-coach our Academic Decathlon team and as they work on their prepared speeches we often tell them the best speeches are tied to "real life" not a researched topic.  Now I know why....they have stories to share!
  • We do not tell a story from memory alone; we do not need to memorize a story that has meaning to us. If it is real, then it is in us. Based on our research, knowledge, and experience, we can tell it from our gut. Internalize your story, but do not memorize it line by line. You can’t fake it.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 27 Jun 15
       
      I think this is what makes good teachers!  When the teacher teaches what they love, they just naturally have stories; they do not have to read from a slide as they are telling about something they really know, love and want to share!
  • What is the purpose of the event?
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      My presentation will be to the younger students and their parents about our 1 to 1. The students want to get the info quickly and get their new chromebook. The parents want this over so they can go home!
  • 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. A data dump also occurs when data and information do not seem to build on the information that came earlier in the presentation.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      Did a data dump the last time I presented. Had so much information in too short a time. Learning to be a better presentor.
  • Really ask yourself the tough questions throughout the planning process. For example, is your point relevant?
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      So What? I never really thought about that before. I definitely do not put myselves in their shoes enough to say - what is the point of all of this. Need to follow this!
  • Good stories have interesting, clear beginnings; provocative, engaging content in the middle; and a clear conclusion.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      Sounds like my English teacher. Introduction, middle and conclusion. Guess I had forgotten about that.
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Articles: Presentation "Awakening" - 1 views

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  • One of the findings mentioned in the article: it is more difficult to process information if it is coming at you both verbally and in written form at the same time. Since people can not read and listen well at the same time, the reporter suggested, then this may mean "the death of the PowerPoint presentation."
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 14 Jun 15
       
      As I read this, I know this is true.  I attend Professional Development all the time in which the person presenting is "reading" the slides as I am trying to also read them.  Most times I am also trying to take notes.  Obviously, this is not an effective way to remember the content.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 18 Jun 15
       
      You are correct about this now that I think about it. A lot of that has to do with the time in preparation as we all know time is precious with just our regular schedule. 
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Jun 15
       
      While reading off the slides is never good, it is especially painful when the person is up front and cranes his neck around to read the slides, turning away from the audience.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 23 Jun 15
       
      I try so hard to help my students be confident enough about their presentation to realize they don't have to write every word!!  I've always encouraged brief bullets and now I think I will have to work on dropping bullets.
  • 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.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 15 Jun 15
       
      This will be a new practice, to plan before just diving straight into the presentation but it will be beneficial. 
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      Most of us do dive in before planning, remember back to the days of writing the report and then typing it up?
  • No more than six words on a slide. EVER. There is no presentation so complex that this rule needs to be broken.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 15 Jun 15
       
      This is a big one for me!  It's an "a-ha" that I will put into practice right away!
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  • six key principles in common: simplicity, unexpectedness, concreteness, credibility, emotions, and stories. And yes, these six compress nicely into the acronym SUCCESs.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 15 Jun 15
       
      What a great acronym to help remember these six key principles.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 23 Jun 15
       
      I wrote this down in the list I am keeping of improvements I know I want to make immediately!!
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      Hopefully can remember the SUCCESs acronym. I seem to never forget the RICE one!
  • One of the components for creating sticking messages is story.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 15 Jun 15
       
      I don't think I've thought about presentations being presented as a story.  However, stories are usually very memorable so this will be a great strategy.  However, I do see how time consuming it will be!
  • Words should be presented as speech (i.e., narration) rather than text (i.e., on-screen text) or as speech and text.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      It's much more interesting listening to someone presenting when it's an actual presentation and  not just reading word for word as what this article has referred to.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Jun 15
       
      This is very true. However, not all speaking is golden. It takes some skill (and confidence) to make that work.
  • No more than six words on a slide. EVER. There is no presentation so complex that this rule needs to be broken.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      This was an eye-opener for me to read as I'm still use to teaching the 7x7 rule...no more than 7 words in a line and no more than 7 lines on  a slide. Makes perfect sense though as the majority of the time it needs to be more of a presentation instead of a read along.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Jun 15
       
      Yes, the 7x7 rule leads to quite a bit of text still.
  • Don’t hand out print-outs of your slides. They don’t work without you there.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      I think this largely depends on what you're presenting. I understand what they're saying but this one I say isn't 100% correct. What if you're presenting in Math class???
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      I think follow up handout is good but it should not be the same as your presentation. Make a cheat sheet of instructions.
  • Sound effects can be used a few times per presentation, but never use the sound effects that are built in to the program.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      This is fun for the younger students and keeps them engaged but I agree, not for presentation purposes.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Jun 15
       
      I am really not sold that even ripped CD sounds have a purpose. I wouldn't use these either. The only sound that should come from your computer is either from a video or a Skype-like live broadcast from someone afar.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      Hate the presenters who think the sounds effects are so cool so they put them in on about every slide.
  • Assignment: Pre-Class PresentationTutorial: Diigo Account SetupEnrichment: Are You Addicted to Power Point?
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 22 Jun 15
       
      I sure PowerPoint isn't going to go away! I am looking forward to learning the proper way to use it!
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 22 Jun 15
       
      This sounds so easy! I keep seeing advice to START prepping for a presentation on paper NOT in a slide show. Makes sense using these four steps!
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 22 Jun 15
       
      Love when steps are in easy to remember acronyms!
  • why are you there?
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 22 Jun 15
       
      This is a great question for any presenter to ask.  I have been part of innumerable staff meetings that existed to communicate information that should have been sent in an email or a printed sheet in teachers' mailboxes.  If the presenter isn't an integral piece than the presentation itself is doomed for mediocrity.
  • First, make yourself cue cards. Don’t put them on the screen. Put them in your hand. Now, you can use the cue cards you made to make sure you’re saying what you came to say.
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 22 Jun 15
       
      Aside from a student speech that didn't involve any slides, I can't remember the last time I saw a presenter using cue cards. Seems to be a dying strategy that is actually much more useful than reading verbatim from the slides themselves.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 23 Jun 15
       
      I use the "notes page" within the presentation software to make bulleted lists as reminders to me.  I print the slides with notes and put them in a folder so I can review what I wanted to share with students before the presentation.  I find it easier than keeping track of notecards.  I notice my notes pages get pretty "messy" as I add things in ink after I print!
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      Love the notes page - helps me tremendously to make sure I get all the facts out.
  • No cheesy images. Use professional stock photo images.
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 22 Jun 15
       
      Do "cheesy images" include personal photos, silly or otherwise? When the audience and presenter are very familiar I tend to think that familiarity can encourage relevancy and engagement for the audience. Perhaps "cheesy images" simply refers to the world of clip art.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 23 Jun 15
       
      I'm excited to have sources for "free" pictures.  I've used a lot of poor clipart in the past!!  That will definitely have to go!
  • If everything is a priority, then nothing is a priority. You must be ruthless in your efforts to simplify—not dumb down—your message to its absolute core. We’re not talking about stupid sound bites here. Every idea can be reduced to its essential meaning if you work hard enough.
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 22 Jun 15
       
      This is such a challenge because as teachers we want to be as thorough as possible. There is so much information we want to communicate to students and/or colleagues that we never want to leave anything out. From the perspective of an audience member, however, "quality over quantity" is always preferred.
  • Proverbs are good, say the Heath brothers, at reducing abstract concepts to concrete, simple, but powerful (and memorable) language.
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 22 Jun 15
       
      I used proverbs for an assignment during the past school year and was amazed at how much they resonated with students. I hope to utilize them in newer presentations I create. Why fret at coming up with the perfect words when a centuries-old phrase can do it for you?
  • why are you there
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 22 Jun 15
       
      This final questions really made me think.  You want the audience to be listening and paying attention to you, not the computer screen.  Good last remark!
  • Second, make slides that reinforce your words, not repeat them
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 22 Jun 15
       
      This was well put.  So often, it seems the presenter says exactly what the slide said, but maybe in different words.  I like the idea of slides that reinforce your words.
  • IMPORTANT: 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. Instead, your goal is to get them to sit back, trust you and take in the emotional and intellectual points of your presentation.
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      I like this idea.  A lot of times at staff development (especially if we have a guest speaker), we get a huge packet of the powerpoint.  Although it is nice to have an outline, I often would find myself flipping through the packet instead of focusing on the presenter.  It would be better to watch the powerpoint and get a document with the most important parts of the presentation.
  • If you are famous in your field, you may have built-in credibility
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      I am starting my 12th year of teaching, but my first year in the Iowa City School District.  I really want to work on my first day presentation so that the students know who I am without boring them.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      My role is not a teacher so when I present it is to parents, student groups and board. I need to work on this so my presentations follow my work ethic.
  • If everything is important, then nothing is important.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 23 Jun 15
       
      Note to self.  This lesson is so hard for teachers!!  We are constantly encouraged to walk away from facts/details and focus on the big picture.  In the end the students cannot remember EVERYTHING so I think it is my job to help them sort out what is most important!
  • Stories get our attention and are easier to remember than lists of rules.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 23 Jun 15
       
      I think this helps students tie to "real life".  I also thinks it helps build relationships with students when they hear personal stories from the teacher on occasion instead of just "bulleted lists". Takes time to build the stories!  I like to keep bookmarks and clippings of things I see and link them in to my presentations....I always tell the students I've found a friend who can tell the story :)
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 24 Jun 15
       
      Thinking about PPT as a medium rather than a method is an interesting way to think! It's a means to an end, a vehicle to get a message across. But it has limits just like any other medium, and it's important to keep that in mind.
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 24 Jun 15
       
      I have had some exposure to Cognitive Load Theory, but I never really thought about it in regards to my audiences who are experiencing my presentations. Just because I know what I'm saying doesn't mean they will magically "get it" especially when I throw too much at them at a time in multiple ways.
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 24 Jun 15
       
      THese images help me visualize the important features of a good presentation. This speaks to me very loudly as I am a visual learner.
  • it is more difficult to process information if it is coming at you both verbally and in written form at the same time
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      I was surprised to see this quote.  I would have thought it would be easier for your brain to process information if you could see it and hear it.  I didn't think about the multi-tasking aspect, rather, I just thought they went together.
  • Is it finally time to ditch PowerPoint?
  • I am assuming that what Professor Sweller means is that the way PowerPoint is used should be ditched, not the tool itself
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      Powerpoint is just a tool, the same as a computer. We would not ditch the computer but we should find a better way of using the tool.
  • Structure will help bring order to your presentation and make it easier for you to deliver it smoothly and for your audience to understand your message easily.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      I definitely need to be more structured when creating my presentations. It seems I am always forgetting something or adding something else.
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awakening - sound effects - 1 views

I have never been fond of sounds effect. They always seem childish. I think my voice is enough sound unless I am also demonstrating a program or showing a video.

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Handouts - 3 views

I am the hand out queen. I have never handed out the actual power point slide - thank goodness but I always have some kind of cheat sheet to handout. Once the teachers walk away from the staff de...

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pfineran

untitled - 1 views

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    • meyerlaura
      meyerlaura on 09 Aug 14
       
      how to estimate time?
    • meyerlaura
      meyerlaura on 09 Aug 14
       
      this is new info...
    • meyerlaura
      meyerlaura on 09 Aug 14
       
      not to mention the spelling...oops!
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    • pfineran
      pfineran on 23 Jun 15
       
      This is a very important reminder! If we watch our time, we can trim our presentations to get at the core information we need!
pfineran

untitled - 1 views

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    • meyerlaura
      meyerlaura on 08 Aug 14
       
      I need to keep this in mind more.
    • meyerlaura
      meyerlaura on 08 Aug 14
       
      Will try to combine and relate this to the Storytelling class I just took.
    • suzdohrer
      suzdohrer on 14 Apr 15
       
      This is how my students learn about landmark Supreme Ct. cases: Miranda, Brown v. Bd. of Educ. The stories of who were the people, what happened, how did it end. Stories are our communication tool, since caveman days!
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    • pfineran
      pfineran on 23 Jun 15
       
      This is so crictical to remember! Our audience can relate much more to new content if it is CONNECTED to something else--and why not through a story?!?
lundgrensc

Strategies for Online Teaching | CRLT - 1 views

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  • lundgrensc on 11 Jun 15
     
    online teaching strategies
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Moving To Online Teaching: Issues and Resources For Educators | SkilledUp - 0 views

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    • reppdi
      reppdi on 10 Jun 15
       
      While taking my online class for Moodle, the Moodle site actually changed in the middle of the course.
  • reppdi on 10 Jun 15
     
    The online environment constantly changes for students and faculty alike. New technologies, apps and software force online educators to adapt, says Schroeder, and "pedagogies and best practices constantly evolve requiring continuing professional development."
  • lundgrensc on 11 Jun 15
     
    online teaching strategies softchalk
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Section 1: Course Structure and Content - 0 views

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    • reppdi
      reppdi on 10 Jun 15
       
      I believe that this would pertain to me as an online learner.  I appreciate visual products to help me learn.  I'm not one for a lot of extra words.  I like a video or slide show that tells me what to do without extra words.
  • reppdi on 10 Jun 15
     
    Recognize that students may have different learning styles, and make an effort to match your teaching to multiple learning styles.
tjetman1

Remotely Control Your Google Drive Presentations Using Your Smartphone ~ Educational Te... - 1 views

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  • tjetman1 on 09 Jun 15
     
    Worth a try....
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CDI Chromebooks | eduGEAR Chromebooks - 1 views

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  • tjetman1 on 08 Jun 15
     
    A new version of Chromebook for education
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