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I am going to have to try this!!!

In one of our large group meeting areas we can turn off the lights in just the front which helps it from becoming to sleep inducing.

The old question: Why do I need to know this Mrs. Raymond?

This reminds me of when we have students debate others from another point of view.  I can see how thinking about your presentation from adverse angles will make you even more prepared.

Authenticity is key.  Relevance is key!  

I've listened to handful of speakers lately who keep saying, "That is a great question." They have done it so many times within the same presentation that it seems not as genuine as I think they truly intend it to be.

Good thing to keep in mind

Great solution for when release pd time for teachers is very fixed (can only be out a a training a full day; not a 20 minute meeting every day)

Feel like I should read more about body language while presenting now....

It's a powerful way of understanding the audience.

That's pretty tough - you know you have to be engaging and very likable those first couple of minutes to try to keep their interest and attention.

I believe this to be true in just about every situation.  The person who is calm and considerate is respected, but the ones who become less than ideal are remembered for those flaws.

Another great reason to consider who your audience is, what you are trying to promote, and think about what type of adversity you may be up against.

I totally agree that the best way to engage an audience is to anticipate their needs.

This reminds me of why Evan had jokes every few slides in his power point (the one that Evan said was bad, but to me was pretty neat).  Breaking pieces of information into chunks is what educators do all the time to keep the attention where it needs to be.

While the slides are important, the content of what you say and how you say it has more impact.

After having been in this course, I've shared with my fiance what I've learned.  He just came home on Friday after spending all day at a conference being read bullets to from a Power Point.  He said he kept thinking about everything I've told him about bad presentations.  Clearly he was annoyed with his day.

I like to connect with at least one person in the group who seems intertested in what I'm saying.  It keeps me from getting distracted.

My new favorite tool is Chromecast.  It basically turns any tv or monitor with a USB into a screen!

I think putting the audience at the center of attention is a brilliant concept.  It's true that if they feel that they are the focus rather than you there is more of an opportunity for learning to occur.

Anticipating resistance is a way to prepare for the worst but expecting the best.  As a person who hates surprises I find that I can be very relaxed as a presenter if I have thought of the yin to the yang.

This are great non examples

IT's true the more prepared one is the better the chance for success!

I didn't realize that I had so many idiosyncrasies until the staff  'roasts' me at the end of the year.  It's all in good fun but meaningful feedback.

This is one of my most valued attributes in a speaker.

I love my radio wave air mouse.

A smile can be a GREAT thing for the presenter too.

I had forgotten about this tool.  I am going to use it again.

I tried to use dark backgrounds contrasted to light backgrounds in my final presentation so I could see the difference on how they project.

Another great rule of thumb!

I would have selected this text also.  It's powerful to think that an image can promote discussion with limited time and attention.

This is a helpful takeaway!

I would like to get better at using this idea...

Maybe this will help pme fix my "notes" slides.

I think, too, the white background with the blue contrasting text is visually appealing.

This is something else that I need to consider when developing my two slides for this week.

This is where spending time in the slide sorter would help to see the slides from the audience's point of view.

The key words can also let the audience know the main topic while not being bored with too much text.  

Reynolds also says these "decorations" will help you lose credibility, too.

This always drives me nuts when I see presenters do this

I would have never thought to do this but it does create a last image in your mind and as a presenter you know what its referring to so there wouldn't be the 'reading from the slide' effect

I have actually seen the presentation below and as a viewer thought of how well-done it was.

The bolding/highlighting key text really does improve the quality of the slide

It's like advertising.  Simple, clear, powerful choices of text features and structures to draw attention to the content.

This is really interesting approach and I'm wanting to try it out in the near future. It easily keeps the audience engaged as they see images but are waiting to hear the connection/content

I like the idea of having contrast and white space.

My draft looked very much like this "eye chart".

I could not find this option on my document to use.  Is there a trick to it?  It is not under my S drop down menu.

I still need to figure out how to download the video links so I am not dependent on the internet and jumping in and out of the presentation with links as I find this distracting.

I love the sorter method.  It really helps you see the flow.

I feel that this is one of the most powerful sentences in this article.  "A picture tells a thousand words."  Photos and graphics can promote conversation!

Animation can be incredible annoying.  I think the one that is most grating to me is the typwriter one.  It would be cool to use it for emphasis like for acronym. I totally agree limit transitions.

Data is easily skewed if the x or y access isn't labeled properly or scaled with proper perspective.

...   Just because the software lets you do something it doesn't mean you should.  This caught my eye because I've fallen in the trap of bells and whistles.  I'm sure audiences have found my presentations to be extremely annoying at times when I 'tried out" capabilities of software.

I like to use video in my presentations.  I think it's a great way to have an expert from the field punctuate my message.  It's also a good way to engage the audience in your theme.  I do believe they should be short, however, no more than 2 minutes.

Love this graphic.  It's clear and goes with the theme of the concept.  

Indeed, less is more.  Don't bring in an elephant to teach the color grey.

If you have to reduce the font size below 24 to get all of the text on the slide then it may be too text heavy.

Love this idea.  I will definitely use it in my next presentation!

This is very similar to what the book, "Talk like Ted" stated.  This is also something that I need to focus on.

Some of the best presenter I have heard, have this key concept mastered.  Good presenters and also good story tellers.

Yes, they have the ability to tell a story, capture our interest, and make us feel entertained.

I put all 5 of my sticky notes within this article as I could not get them to work in the Planning or other articles.  I am not sure what I was doing wrong but when I would try to add a sticky note, it would kick me out of the article.  Does anyone have suggestions as to why I could not get that to work but COULD get diigo to work within this article?

This sentence reminds me of "The Elevator Test."  What is the central point?  Could you explain it in the time is takes for an elevator ride versus a 50 minute presentation?  That's the core idea the audience needs to take away.

I can see how a presenter might unintentionally do this.  The desire is for the audience to have a full understanding, but data overload might be the unintended outcome.

too much telling means too much tedium.  It's important that the audience have  the opportunity to reflect and apply what they are learning.

I like the brainstorming idea using post it notes.  I read where writing down lots of ideas, even the crazy ones, may lead to one great idea.

This is the essence of the presentation.  Great practice to be able to say what it boils down to in just a few minutes.

I struggle with this a little bit. Once I've boiled it down then I just want to present the boiled down version as time is such a precious resource.

I'm curious to see if this helps with retention of info. in my classroom.

If I might get on a soapbox here, I would suggest a strong YES. The power of analogies and personal anecdotes is mighty. It helps with sermons, sales pitches, online lessons, and in-the-classroom lessons.

I think people do remember the message if it is tied to a story they found interesting or entertaining.

So connect the idea to an emotion to gain the attention of the viewer.

This may be an easy way for me to look for a 'hook' into bettering my presentations. Analyze what my major points need to be and then look for a contrast to present around.

I like this idea.  The article talks about the human brain being hardwired to notice differences. Appeals visually and intellectually to the viewer.

Your presentation's story needs to be real - not forced or memorized - to be convincing.

Nothing profound in my comment - I just like Kawasaki's sense of humor!  :)  

"Profound" is overrated... I enjoy comments like this as well as his humor as well :)

This is really important. I presented recently at an international conference.  I arrived to find that the meeting room did not have sound and there was not an air mouse/laser available. Language was also a barrier.  I decided that morning to use power point of pictures scrolling as a background and ditch the presentation I had worked so hard on.  The pictures told the story and people tweeted their questions and someone translated for me and I answered.  It was not best practice and yet it worked.  I really had to water down the content to the very basics which did challenge me and energize me.

Eh... best practice, best schmatice. What is truly "best practice" anyways? This is a great example where different strategies work in different situations. Your flexibility to do this on the fly, is really amazing. It's extremely tough to scrap something you have prepared when that moment arises.

I have been guilty of this for so many years!  This is what I want to work on...simple, simple, simple. I also want to consider the document concept vs the power point usage.

This is similar to what I read in "Ted Talk". It really makes sense.

I use this a lot when we need staff to present our mission, new initiative or accomplishment at Wilson.

This is why I believe Ted Talks work so effectively.  They are short and power point is not the focus but a tool to deliver the message.

And... that really should be the purpose of all Power Points. It seems TED Talks could be better described as Power Points done well.

Ted Talks are great.  I could watch them over and over!

Sometimes nerves can add to the energy level of the presenter.  I can see a passion and excitement and know if the person speaks from the heart, I will get the message.  A little nervousness is a good thing in my mind.  It is a big responsibility to be given a large number of people and 30 to 90 minutes of their time.

I need to start asking myself this question more often...sometimes I get caught up in the overload of info. that I feel like I need to share that I never even ask this important question!

This is true for all educational situations, not just presentations. This is also easier said than done. It seems like every Curriculum guru chimes in with this item, and yet has somewhat lousy presentations. One of the hardest parts for me is that I truly don't know what the audience expects. Or, what the audience needs. And often it is different than why I was asked to speak.

This sounds a lot like PBL for students.

Love the math connection!  It's great when we can find relevance in various material!

This reminds me of the saying they don't care what you know until they know that you care.  Caring for me in this context means knowing the audience and respecting their needs.  The Iowa teaching standards would also reflect here.  Great teaching (standard 4) must be backed up with knowledge (standard 2)

I love brain research!!!  It makes the instructional rationale so practical!!!!!

I love brain research!!!  It makes the instructional rationale so practical!!!!!

Stories provide a scaffold for the brain to file and retrieve informaiton.

Man vs Man Man vs Self Man vs Society Man vs Nature Conflict is what makes the world go round and learning occur.  Cause and Effect!!!!

Clarity in planning with this graphic organizer will provide clarity for the audience.  It drives me crazy when a slide has a ton of text!

This is a great rule of thumb

This also supports the philosophy of keeping it simple!

COOL RSA animate concepts have been around  for a very long time!!!

This is a great phrase!  I love the visual it give me when thinking about acquisition of learning.

I like the whiteboard but I prefer paper. Whiteboard is too easy to erase and sometimes what I thought was a bad idea later on turns into a great one. If its on paper then it's easier to see what I dismissed earlier.

I like this because it also prepares you for the disgruntled or negative nancy audience member that is trying to pick holes in your presentation.

Certainly have been the presenter and receipient of this condition.  Powerpoint can offer a scaffold to bridge my knowledge and that of those I'm trying to convince.

Certainly have been the presenter and receipient of this condition.  Powerpoint can offer a scaffold to bridge my knowledge and that of those I'm trying to convince.

It is our obligation to connect the audience's background knowledge with that of our own.  This will insure a higher potential for acquisition of the learning.

The quote from the text reminds me of certain educators who are so involved & in love with their content area/topic that they lecture repeatedly instead of breaking down the subject matter and making it accessible for their students.

I am ashamed to say that I'm guilty as charged!

Powerpoint is a powerful tool to persuade an audience toward your point of view.  It's important to provide information and the courtesy to care about the learner you are trying to reach.  Kim Kazmierczak

Data can be confrontional and confusing.   It is important that the data represents your point accurately.  Graphs and tables can appear skewed without using the approriate scale or N.

Stories provide a scaffold for the audience and helps them connect to the content being presented.  If the story isn't connected it may misrepresent the point or seem self-absorbed.  I agree keep it connected and authentic is the key.

This means to me that I can present a visual and discuss it to the students to improve their learning about the subject.

Why do the experts at Microsoft want presentations to occur in a less than optimal way?  Shouldn't they be encouraging people to use Power Point to enhance the learning of others?

It's probably also a nod to the idea that even the engineers that work there don't always have a clue about design. I completely see why novices would be encouraged to use a template; it would keep painfully long meetings short and to the point (in theory, anyway)!

This is really important to remember.  You want the audience to focus on your words and not doodling on the thumbnails that you pass out.

I think we often need to use "smart" jargon to impress our audience.  Maybe using simple ideas as a way to capture the interest of the audience is the way to go.

This is an excellent point to remember; sometimes the user is guiltier than the program he or she has been using. I like that he points out that the focus of the presentation should always be what the presenter's main point is.

If people have made up their mind about you by the second slide then you'd better have made the first two good ones! - D.Schindler

This worries me...not that I disagree, but I always tell my students NO NOTE CARDS. I feel like no note cards forces them to know their presentations better. In my experience, giving new presenters note cards ensures that I am going to be watching them read from note cards for the duration of their presentations. I wonder what the guidelines would be for students practicing?

I agree.  I don't think power point is the problem.  It is a user problem.  I have seen some powerful presentation and some lame ones that use power point as the tool.

This is a common mistake that I observe in new instructors that don't know their materials...they read the slides and put too much data on them.

It helps me see and hear what the instructor is saying.  I have a visual to anchor to.

Bullets are a distraction in power point.

This is what bugs me about organizations requiring me to turn in my power point in advance.  If I were doing it like it is suggested in this article, it would be worthless to the audience.  I want to make a visual power point and give a hand out that the audience could find facts on.

I tend to use a lot of idioms when I speak; I have found most people gravitate towards it and respond positively and while some just look at me like I said something crazy.

When I think of myself as a presenter of information/knowledge to students I am very good at providing SUCCESS; my current struggle is finding my stride at SUCCESS for adult learners. D. Schindler

Ain't that the truth! My boss and I have similar if not the same theories on educational practices. She has a way of 'selling' her audience that even when she and I are saying the exact same thing our teachers walk away with much more buy-in after she has spoken.

This would sends a strong message and would be a very influential. That one slide fits the entire SUCCESS model (simple, unexpected, concrete, credible, emotional, and a story) - D. Schindler

I LOVE the visual of these slides. I will definitely be using these to evaluate my work.