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The Power to Make Your Point

Learning Objectives Create the right message for your target audience Choose the best delivery method and tools Deliver your message so that it is seen, heard and understood

THE RIGHT MESSAGE Consider your audience Consider your role Clear purpose and objectives Memorable Beneficial to your audience

Engaged people?

THE BEST DELIVERY Keep it simple Use a graphic organizer Create consistency and structure Build flexibility into your presentation Check for understanding

Beyond PowerPoint P85gKbUDXs

Graphic organizers Connect audience to information Create consistency and structure Highlight main points Note-taking aid

Use visuals to engage The four methods for _______________ The four methods for One Two Three Four

…test for understanding 1)Name the... 2)How many …? 3)What is the …?

… and emphasize your point 1)This is the answer 2)This is the answer 3)This is the answer

DELIVER YOUR MESSAGE Appearance: Less is more Background Content Font Visual Aids Animation

Keep It Simple

Presentation Voice quality Presentation techniques Timing Audience Feedback Language

Technology Know your software Know your equipment Know your connections

How many light bulbs does it take…. Name the components it takes for a PowerPoint presentation: Computer Operating system Software Document Computer connection Projector Screen Clicker Electricity

PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER Message Story Graphic organizer Media Presentation

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