Presentation Techniques

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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