To present a powerful presentation, one should choose a topic that interests the audience and plan with the end goal in mind of what they will learn. It is important to prepare and practice the presentation, know the audience and setting, develop a mission statement, research the topic, and organize it in a clear manner. When presenting, one should engage the audience and consider different learning styles. A good presentation also uses technology like a digital projector and DVDs to share information, but also relies on handouts as a backup. Overall, an effective presenter has fun, is conversational, and creative.

1. Techniques to present a “Powerful Presentation”

2. Choose TopicStart planning you presentation with the end in mind.What do you want your audience to walk away with.

3. Prepare/PracticeKnow your audience Be aware of your environmental settingDevelop a mission statement ResearchOrganize (ex: chronological)Engage your audience

4. Learning StylesBehavioristCognitivistContractivistGood handouts and good slides that compliment rather than duplicateUse handouts as a guide and or back up plan

5. Technology EquipmentDigital Projector (device that can be shared with a large group)DVDs(video and sound can be store in a durable and compact format)

6. To finish Have fun and be conversationalBe yourself and be Creative!!!

7. ReferencesLever-Duffy, Judy, and Jean B. McDonald. Teaching and Learning with Technology. 4th Ed. Boston, Bacon 2011.Jukes, Ian. “Bringing Down the House, Creating a Sensational Knock-Your-Socks off Presentation.” Theinfosavvy Group (2005). http//www.infosavvygroup.com