3/24/2017 Why Give a Presentation? • People fear public speaking IMGD 2905 • But you will speak – For class, job interviews, work, … In-class Presentations • Another skill to learn – Like designing game, coding, art … • A critical part of analytics • Enjoy! http:// www.eadcolma.org/images/Presentation-de- la-Cigarette-Electronique.jpg Overview Details – In-Class Presentation • Presentation consists of 3 parts: • Done 5 at a time (chosen at random) • 6 minutes long – Slot is 8 minutes, so ~2 minutes for oral critique + 1. In-class presentation • Content drawn from projects (e.g., Project 1) 2. Peer-critique 3. Reflection http://www.presentation-process.com/wp- content/uploads/apply-quick-style-to-pyramid-shape.jpg http://www.lakecountyohio.gov/portals/41/presentations.jpg Talk Tips: Giving a Talk is Like ... Talk Tips : Common Mistake - Tension • Stuff you already know… planning, program • Audience is on your side design, writing, studying, learning … – They want you to succeed • Can read books – Look at them during talk – “How to Deliver a TED Talk” by Sinek http://www.avinuty.ac.in/engineering_newsletter/june20 12_nov2012/images/celebrate_the_times_sm_wm[1].gif – “Presentation Zen” by Reynolds • Butterflies are normal and good – “The Art of the Explanation” by LeFever • Plan, prune and practice so you can relax • Watch Videos • Messages – “How to Give a TED Talk” by Smith • Have some skills (e.g., can speak) – Focus on audience not you – But need to refine and develop new skills • Practice (this class)! https://goo.gl/yHxRY6 http://hr.info.yorku.ca/files/2014/01/orientation.jpg 1
3/24/2017 Talk Tips: Slides (1 of 3) Talk Tips: Slides (2 of 3) • Informs audience and focuses • Charts not tables you – Complex figures are ok, but explain • Use slides – Spend time – Support messages, say why there – Describe axes, then trendlines, then results • Not “busy” – Point to spots • Size • Tell them what to get from the figure! • Don’t write what you will say • Transitions – Physical movement of slides – Know what you will say http://il9.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/9389132/thumb/1.jpg Talk Tips: Slides (3 of 3) Talk Tips: Common Mistake - Timing • Bad • Good • Set pace for audience not you – verbose – terse – compound sentences • First few minutes – phrases – paragraphs – bullets – Why should they listen? – unlabeled graphs – highlight key points – Why should they believe you? – tables of numbers – graphs • Finish – pictures – Impress main messages http://fcpaprofessor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Timing.jpg – Don’t gasp or get tossed off stage • Revise, revise, revise! • Practice , practice , practice Overview Details – Peer-Critique • Oral - open-faced “sandwich” • Presentation consists of 3 parts: – Something you liked – Question (optional) 1. In-class presentation – Suggestion for improvement 2. Peer-critique • Written 3. Reflection – Content: Excellent, Good, Needs Improvement – Delivery: Excellent, Good, Needs Improvement http://www.presentation-process.com/wp- content/uploads/apply-quick-style-to-pyramid-shape.jpg – Did well? – Can improve? 2
3/24/2017 Overview Details – Reflection (1 of 2) • Presentation consists of 3 parts: • Think about your talk • “How did I prepare?” preparation • “What went well?” • Read comments from • “What did not go well?” 1. In-class presentation peers • “What can I do 2. Peer-critique • Reflect on what differently next time?” happened during 3. Reflection delivery http://www.presentation-process.com/wp- content/uploads/apply-quick-style-to-pyramid-shape.jpg Details – Reflection (2 of 2) Grading • Written – due within 3 days after • Presentation 80% presentation! • Peer-reviews 10% – Gather thoughts while fresh • Self-reflection 10% • Short – about one page – Can organize with questions from previous slide • Use insights gained to inform planning of subsequent presentations! http://www.seobook.com/images/writingguy.jpg 3
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