Communicator’s Self-Inventory I usually keep calm and poised, even in discussions where I disagree. When I stand up to speak in any group, I get “Stage fright” I am good at persuading others to agree with my views. In comparison to my peers, I think that I generally speak more effectively than they do. When communicating, I consider feelings and attitudes to be at least as important as facts and ideas I regularly clip and save ideas from things I read I speak clearly and pronounce words correctly I am eager to hear helpful criticism from others In comparison to my friends, I think I listen more carefully than they do. People seem to enjoy what I say; I hold their interest.
*To inform *To persuade
Presentation Outline Purpose, Background Title Time Presentation Outline
Who are they? How many will be there? Why are they coming? What do they know about the subject? Why are they interested in the subject? What is their relationship to you?
Capture interest Relate subject to them Give purpose Be brief
Beginning Interesting beginning Purpose Summary of main points
Have 3 or 4 main points Take 80% + of the time Have signposts and summaries
Middle Second point First point Third point Fourth point
Summarize main points Relate conclusion to them Don’t present new ideas Be interesting Be brief
Ending Summary of main points Conclusion Interesting ending
Things to Take Things to take Notes on index cards Transparencies Handouts Pointer or thin pen Cardboard mask Clock or watch Markers Water Laptop computer Adapters Extension card Things to Check Things to check Over head projector 0n/off switch Focus Position in room Spare bulb Small table for things Lighting Heating Microphone Sound system Sun blinds
Use index cards Print in big capitals Only keywords Number cards Use color coding
Rehearsal is the most important part of preparing Run through your presentation at least twice Check timing
Posture: Stand up straight, feet slightly apart, one foot slightly in front of the other. Gestures, such as use of hands, body movements, and facial expressions hold an audience’s attention. Eye contact: presenters are like a lighthouse, its beam continually moving around the whole audience.
Hands: one palm holding the other hand is a relaxed confident position. Physical mannerisms to avoid: playing with pens, pointers, or papers; jingling money in pockets ;fiddling with hair; avoiding eye contact. If your students want to learn more about body language, suggest they watch TV without the sound.
Don’t point at anyone Don’t rock backwards & forwards Don’t stand rooted to the spot Don’t leave your hands by your sides Don’t avoid eye contact.
Saying Hello Expressing purpose Inviting questions Discouraging questions Moving on Asking check-up questions
Giving examples Summarizing Making Comparisons Painting word pictures Summing up Concluding Handouts Questions Making recommendation.
Avoid jargon Avoid complex phrases Avoid being too formal Avoid long sentences
Use everyday language Use concrete words Use rhetorical questions Use dramatic structures
Stories/anecdotes Explain by analogy Involve them-ask questions, pause until reply
Preparation Idea-conscious Personal credibility conversation circle Avoid ineffective lang. Open to feedback Anticipate, Assess, Adjust Take home Appearance, voice, verbalized pauses