Presentations

Ragan OsteenSLIS 5720

Spring 2011

What are Presentations?

• A source tells, dramatizes or otherwise disseminates information to learners.

• Learners are often allowed to ask question during or afterwards.

• Presentations are an example of a Teacher-Centered Learning Strategy.

In the Classroom Presentations can take

many different forms, including:• Slide Shows• Overheads/Document

Cameras• Videos• Textbooks

ExamplesBiology – In order to teacher about cell structure, a teacher uses an overhead and overlays of cell parts.Wood Shop – A class watches a video on common shop safety rules, equipment, and hazards.

AdvantagesInformation only has to be presented onceTeaches Students Note Taking StrategiesQuality Information SourcesAllows for Student Led Presentations

LimitationsTeaching strategy does not reach all learning typesCan potentially become boringSome Students may have difficult taking notesYounger Students may find sitting for presentations difficult

RecapSources are responsible for distributing information to learners.Presentations come in many forms besides lectures.Learners may become bored or have trouble learning from this strategy.Be Creative! Try to find ways to involve learners in the learning process.