This chapter discusses how to plan and deliver an effective technical demonstration presentation. It emphasizes practicing the demonstration steps extensively beforehand to avoid failures. When delivering the demonstration, presenters should go through each step slowly, check for understanding, and allow time for participants to practice. An ideal technical demonstration breaks complex procedures into clear, manageable segments and reinforces the learning with a summary and practice opportunities.

1. Chapter 9:
Presenting a Technical
Demonstration
LTEC 4121
Technical Presentation Skills

2. Chapter Objectives
Select a technical demonstration
Plan a technical demonstration
Present a technical demonstration
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Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

3. Illustrative vs.
Technical Presentation
In a technical
demonstration, your
audience will be expecting
you to be able to
PERFORM the steps of
the demonstration, as
opposed to only having
background knowledge
about them.
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Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

4. Murphy’s Presentation Law #8
“The probability of equipment failure during a
demonstration is inversely related to the number
of times you practice beforehand.”
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

5. Planning a Technical Demonstration
•Analyze your audience
•How many will attend?
•Arrange the facilities
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

6. Planning a Technical Demonstration
•Prepare your notes
•Review the steps
•Prepare a reference sheet
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

7. Preparing a Technical Demonstration
• Collect supplies and practice steps
• Plan time for demonstration steps and practice
• Develop your media
• Know how to operate the equipment . . .
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

8. Making sure that each item works properly
and that you are familiar with the proper
terminology

9. Preparing a Technical Demonstration
What else is critical to a successful technical
demonstration?
• Practice the procedure in advance
How should the needed theory be handled?
• Hint: In an illustrated presentation before your
demonstration?
What should I do if the procedure is very complex?
• Break it down into smaller, more manageable
segments
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Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

10. LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration
A few examples of
technical
demonstrations

11. Delivering a Technical Demonstration
To deliver you demonstration, proceed as
follows:
• Following your introduction
• Move into the body of your demonstration by
going slowly through each step.
• Check whether your participants understand
by asking questions and providing feedback.
• Stress appropriately & safetly for certain
demonstrations
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

12. Delivering a Technical Demonstration
To deliver you demonstration, proceed as
follows:
• To ensure that each participant can see
exactly what it is you are demonstrating, walk
into your audience whenever possible.
• Avoid passing items among your participants
during your demonstration.
• When demonstrating a procedure that could
be performed several ways, demonstrate only
one, preferably the most common one.
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Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

13. Delivering a Technical Demonstration
To deliver you demonstration, proceed as follows:
• Reinforce your demonstration by concluding with
an effective summary.
• Immediately following your demonstration is an
ideal time for your participants to practice the
procedures.
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Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

14. Chapter Review
• A technical demonstration is a strategy used to
present task steps or procedure
• Follow the same steps as in any other
presentation when planning for a demonstration
• Make sure you have mastered the skill or
procedure
• Be aware of time necessary to demonstrate skill
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration

15. Chapter 9: The End
To Complete for Module 9:
• Module 9 Discussion
• Assignment #18
• Assignment #19
LTEC 4121/ATTD 5121: Developing Effective
Presentation Skills; Chapter 9: Presenting a
Technical Demonstration