Preparation: The Key to a Relaxed, Effective Presentation
Great hint: sing the presentation to get it memorized! What is it about memory that is so tied to songs? I can sing for the the Nestle Quick jungle from my childhood-did I try to memorize it? No, it just stuck in my brain, How about LSMFT - Anyone know what that stands for? It was a jingle in the 50's. Harriet, there might be something to that music stuff.......
Getting Them on Your Side: Creating a Persuasive Presentation
Oh how funny/strange! I worked at Crate and Barrel in chicago for 12 years. I was trained by Gordon Segal, the owner, about features and benifits of products. Everytime Gordon spoke to the staff for some new items in the store, I was sure I HAD to have it also. He was down-to-earth approachable guy. He almost always convinced me that the $9.95/flute champagne would make anything taste better and give me a more romantic evening. Features and benfits - now why don't I use that in my math lessons with the sixth graders? Hmmm, it is because I don't have them at the tip of my tongue. I need to do some more work!
You're the Boss: Creating a Great Informative Presentation
Hmmm, interesting the five Ws and one H? Where have I seen that before? It continues to be good advice. Just like - use a storyboard. That random thought or two in your head will not carry you all the way through the presentation. A plan will!
Final Thoughts: Concluding Your Presentation Well
I needed to hear/read that! I don't know that I plan for a conclusion. I know that at least once I have stopped abruptly and thanked the audience. Awkward silence then they left. This is an area that I painfully know that I need to work on. Wrap it up in a tidy package, and send them on their way!
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I'm curious, what does LSMFT stand for? Of course, if I knew the song, I'd never forget the acronym.
You made good points about concluding your presentations and selling learning to students. Your reflections made me laugh!
Lucky Strikes Means Fine Tobacco
They used to sing about cigarettes a lot.
I know Gordon and he is a very aware, observant, approachable individual.
Michael Horne
Editor / publisher
www.milwaukeeworld.com
You present material in such a great way, I can't imagine that you stopped abruptly during a presentation and didn't have a conclusion! In your reading you have antidotes and draw the reader in, I would believe you would do the same during a presentation.
In terms of thinking about a good conclusion/wrap-up, it seems that if we get students presenting more often they would see the value of a good conclusion and would start to apply this to their writing...
I remember my parents always telling my brother and I early on that if we memorized our school work the way we memorized songs and movie quotes, we would be amazing! I like to use acronyms in my teaching and have the kids come up with the words that will help them remember something...that way they are taking charge in their learning.
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