what makes a good presentation
DESCRIPTION
Powerpoint (1 of 2) Session on making conference sessions fun, engaging and meaningful at the 2011 American Association for State and Local Historic annual conference.TRANSCRIPT
What Makes a Great Presentation?
Time: Starts on Time, Runs on TimeTime: Starts on Time, Runs on Time
Conversation not just PresentationConversation not just Presentation
Content: the why, rather than the whatContent: the why, rather than the what
The Physical SpaceThe Physical Space
ImagesImages
Meaningful stories; make connectionsMeaningful stories; make connections
Diversity of presentersDiversity of presenters
Time for questionsTime for questions
Ideas, not just factsIdeas, not just facts
Try some different ways to engage:Multiple intelligences
Try some different ways to engage:Multiple intelligences
www.howardgardner.comwww.howardgardner.com
Hands-onHands-on
Conversation, interviews, small groupsConversation, interviews, small groups
Get out from behind the podiumGet out from behind the podium
Be passionate –and be preciseBe passionate –and be precise
Make connectionsMake connections
Don’t just read your talk—make eye contact.And don’t read out your panel members qualifications
Don’t just read your talk—make eye contact.And don’t read out your panel members qualifications
Make sure your session delivers what the description promises.Make sure your session delivers what the description promises.
A maximum of three takeaway pointsA maximum of three takeaway points
What makes a good conversation? From A Good Talk: the Story and Skill of Conversation by Daniel Menaker
•Curiosity•Humor•Impudence
What makes a good conversation? From A Good Talk: the Story and Skill of Conversation by Daniel Menaker
•Curiosity•Humor•ImpudenceLinda Norris, The Uncataloged Museum, http://uncatalogedmuseum.blogspot.comE-mail: [email protected]
Linda Norris, The Uncataloged Museum, http://uncatalogedmuseum.blogspot.comE-mail: [email protected]