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Classroom presentations

An orator is a good man
skilled in speaking.
Cato,
Roman 234 -149 BCE

• Preparing for the classroom
• Paying attention
• Influencing teachers
• Taking notes in lectures
• Classroom discussions
• Classroom presentations ◄
• Presenting your positive image/brand
• Guided notes
• Online learning

Basic content:

• Build your topic from a few main ideas
  State where you are going and what you will prove
• Know your audience: where are they coming from?
  Cover mutual ground as a starting point
  Use familiar vocabulary to begin; introduce and define new concepts gradually
  Adapt the presentation's goals with the interests of your audience
  Treat each audience as a unique group
• Convince them with facts and logic
  Demonstrate that you know what you are talking about, but on their level!
• Review and summarize in your conclusion
  Summarize what you've told them
  Check for comprehension
• Leave time for questions and discussion
  Follow up with options so audience can contact you

This practice session will identify tips on
presenting your project, and yourself, more effectively:

Summary:

1. Think positively!
2. Know your material
3. Familiarize yourself with the room and technology you will use
4. Know your audience
5. Think about the message
6. Visualize yourself succeeding
7. Don't apologize for what the audience may not even notice!
8. Relax
9. Realize success
10. Think in terms of building experience in making presentations

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