Or you've stared at a bright red screen with yellow words typed in because the professor wanted to be creative and keep your attention. But really your eyes are watering more than after chopping up an onion.
Or the final worst thing is a presentation where the professor puts up slide after slide and reads off the text. Even the occasional animation/entrance effect can't make up for how boring it is. Soon all the words start blending together and you have no idea what she's even talking about anymore. (I've been guilty as charged of this--I am ashamed to admit).
Giving a successful and effective presentation has many things to consider:
- Do I use a supporting format (i.e. PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.) or not?
- Do put a lot of information on the slides or just a little
- How much information should I practice on my own?
- Should I use pictures or video to enhance it?
In today's online class, you'll learn the very basics of a presentation platform called Prezi. It's a creative way to present information (more than just words) that allows for a more fluid and inspiring experience for those who are receiving the information. I also think it's more fun to make a Prezi than a PowerPoint. Think about your future career goals and what kind of information you'll have to present and what kind of audience you'll have to present to...
- Concussion prevention tips to parents of your athletes?
- The importance of quality Physical Education to a school board?
- Your master's degree thesis to your committee?
- Protein/carb ratio nutrition tips to personal training clients?
As a future physical activity professional, sharing with and educating your students will be a very regular part of your job. Being able to use a tool (like Prezi) is just another way to show that you can be flexible, creative, and also hopefully keep their attention.
Here's a few questions I'd like you all to comment on this week:
What was the WORST presentation you ever have seen? Why was it so bad?
What was the BEST presentation you have ever seen? Why was it so effective?
Feel free to compose your own comment or also comment on a classmate's posting.
