1. Presentation Techniques

2. Speaking With Style Speech Delivery: –Verbal communication –Non-Verbal Communication –Visuals: Types Design How to Use

3. Speaking With Style Speech Delivery: how you say what you say… –Verbal –Nonverbal

4. Speaking With Style Verbal communication –Choice of words Jargon Slang –Grammar –Enunciation –Speech Fillers –Vocal variety (pitch/volume) –Speedy speakers

5. Confused Communication –UM –UH –OKAY –You Know –So then –Alright –Now… –Like.

6. Speaking With Style Non verbal Communication –What are you doing with your body????? Body language speaks volumes –Posture –Hand gestures –Facial expressions –Eye contact –Dress/appearance –Body movement/use

7. Speaking With Style Non verbal Communication –What are you doing with your body????? NO TOUCHING YOUR BODY No fig leaf stance No tapping fingers/toes Don’t clutch podium

8. Speaking With Style Non verbal Communication –Eyes Full Audience, NOT –…out the window –…on the floor –..on a spot on the wall –…on your nails… Note cards (no more than 3) –Loss of eye contact minimal –Hands Emphasis your points Visual Aid use Use to keep place on notes

9. Group Skills Introduce members during the introductory remarks Transition between speakers Do not talk amongst yourselves while another is presenting Coordinate use of visuals –One slide (PowerPoint) per speaker, even when other visuals are being used

10. Speaking With Style Visuals: Charts Models Objects Electronic Media –Power Point Presentation –HTML –DVD/Video –Pictures (scanned/Internet) Drawings

11. Speaking With Style Preparing/Designing Visuals: Size –Can everyone see it? Photo Object Lettering style/size –Power Point Presentation Size 24 Font Minimum Slide design KISS: Keep It Simple…Simon

12. Speaking With Style Preparing/Designing Visuals: Use –Support/clarify topic –make “visual” your topic –Fluid use should support speech not the centerpiece Look/talk to audience, not visual –Turn off/cover when not in use –DO NOT PASS VISUAL AROUND THE ROOM

13. Speaking With Style Professional style is key –NO HAND PRINTED POSTERS –NO LAST MINUTE, HURRY UP AND GET IT DONE OBJECTS/MATERIALS

14. Speaking With Style Take time TODAY to try out classroom equipment –Projector Computer –Remote Mouse Overhead DVD Video

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