engaging audiences
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Engaging Audiences
VLA Presentation AcademyRebecca K. Miller & Nathan Flinchum
Icebreaker: Six Word Presentation Memoir
Write a six word presentation memoir to share with the group. For example:
• Needed ideas, went to Presentation Academy!
• Love presenting with my library colleagues
After this workshop, you will be able to:
• Connect ideas on designing effective presentations (Webinar #1) with delivering them
• Present yourself in an appropriate way while participating in a presentation situation
• Use tried-and-true methods to enhance participation while presenting
• Identify tools to use during presentations
After this workshop, you will be able to:
• Connect ideas on designing effective presentations (Webinar #1) with delivering them
• Present yourself in an appropriate way while participating in a presentation situation
• Use tried-and-true methods to enhance participation while presenting
• Identify tools to use during presentations
• Delivery• Content• Visual Aids
Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/4huQfW
Developing Content
PurposeContextAudience AnalysisTime limitGoals of the presentation
Developing Visual Aids
Consider purpose and contextAnalyze your audience and environmentFigure out what “story” you are going to tellCreate a presentation outline before you develop
your final slidesUse text strategically and sparingly Use graphics that convey meaning and help you
tell your storyPractice practice practice!
DELIVERY
Activity/Discussion 1: Stepping up to the mic
Even though you have analyzed, outlined, and practiced, it can still be daunting to step up to the microphone. How do you feel when you think about the actual moment of beginning a presentation? Why?
After this workshop, you will be able to:
• Connect ideas on designing effective presentations (Webinar #1) with delivering them
• Present yourself in an appropriate way while participating in a presentation situation
• Use tried-and-true methods to enhance participation while presenting
• Identify tools to use during presentations
Appearance
6 rules: What to wear when speaking
1. Dress as well or slightly better than the audience
2. Dress consistently with brand/culture3. Dress to feel like a million dollars4. Dress in something that allows you to move5. Dress like a grown up6. Dress strategically
Color PsychologyRed: Powerful, intense
Black: Serious, authority, power
Green: Growth, profitability, prosperity, abundance, dependable
Yellow: Warmth, happiness, possibly also anger or frustration
Blue: Peace, security, trust
Pink: Shock, inspire
Purple: Creative, forward thinking, intellect
Brown: Warmth, comfort, security
Body Language
A Few Tips
1. Open your chest and arms; keep your back straight2. Smile3. Gesture naturally and vary your gestures4. Use positive gestures: nodding, smiling, mirroring
to connect5. Look participants in the eye6. Use the physical space you have—walk around and
toward people7. Point directly to draw attention to presentation
Voice
Considerations
1. Volume2. Pitch3. Pace or tempo4. Timbre
Activity/Discussion 2: Looking and sounding engaging
In this section, we’ve discussed clothing, body language, and voice. Of these three, which is the most difficult for you to feel comfortable with? Why?
After this workshop, you will be able to:
• Connect ideas on designing effective presentations (Webinar #1) with delivering them
• Present yourself in an appropriate way while participating in a presentation situation
• Use tried-and-true methods to enhance participation while presenting
• Identify tools to use during presentations
Grab Attention
Icebreaker
Storytelling (Neural Coupling)
Motivation
Timing
Ask Questions
Elicit Specific Feedback
• Yes/No• Multiple Choice• Specific Short Answers
• Avoid• Open-ended questions• What do you think?
Facilitating Discussion
BrainstormingPrioritizing/rankingReflection and shareSliding groups (think/pair/share)Flipping instructionCase-based learning
Follow Through Activity
Evaluating
Activity/Discussion 3: Developing questions
Generating discussion is a great way to keep participants involved in a presentation. How would you convert this yes-no question to something small groups could discuss for 5 minutes?
Do therapy dogs ever visit your library?
After this workshop, you will be able to:
• Connect ideas on designing effective presentations (Webinar #1) with delivering them
• Present yourself in an appropriate way while participating in a presentation situation
• Use tried-and-true methods to enhance participation while presenting
• Identify tools to use during presentations
Twitter as Backchannel
Community Managers
Activity/Discussion 4: Technology
Sometimes adding technology into a presentation can be challenging—a complicating factor! What would prevent you from including one of these tools we’ve discussed here? Why?
Activity/Discussion 5: Follow through
Take a moment to write down:
3 things you learned 2 things you’ll do differently 1 thing you still have a question about
Assignment #2
Based on Assignment #1, you will be building 3 components:• An interactive introduction activity at the beginning of your
presentation• A discussion question for at least one of your 3-5 main
points in your presentation• An appropriate concluding or follow-through activity at the
end of your presentation
DUE: August 21, 2015
Next steps…
• August-September 2015: Develop VLA presentation• September 2015: Practice presentation• October 2015: Deliver presentation at VLA
• 2016 Presentation Academy Class begins at VLA 2015
References and Resources
• Six rules for what to wear when giving a speech: http://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorgan/2013/12/05/how-to-avoid-disaster-six-rules-for-what-to-wear-when-giving-a-speech/
• Video library from Toastmasters International: https://www.toastmasters.org/Resources/Video-Library
• Body language tips: http://www.businessinsider.com/body-language-tips-for-presentations-2014-9?op=1
• ‘Mind meld’ enables good conversations: http://news.sciencemag.org/2010/07/mind-meld-enables-good-conversation
Image Credits• Audiences: http://www.postadvertising.com/2012/06/audience-engagement-social-media/• Microphone: http://thinkdobusiness.com/guide-to-giving-a-great-presentation/ • Activity: http://callagylaw.com/broken-thinking/ • Appearance: https://theproactiveprofessional.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/whattowear.png\• Color Psychology: http://
www.accountingtoday.com/blogs/accounting-tomorrow/fashion-finance-psychology-color-63979-1.html • Body Language: http://www.gingerpublicspeaking.com/ginger-quickie-body-language-matter-public-speaking • Voice: https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/68364837/2441649075396c19a6f0b.jpg• Voice: https://i1.wp.com/farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/2442477916_d9f0d881c7.jpg?resize=500%2C335• Voice: http://www.voicecarewa.com/ • Attention: http://
blastoutyourstereo.com/features/slurpee-girl-says/slurpee-girl-says-how-to-get-bands-attention-335 • Timing: http://urbantitan.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/stopwatch-www.interaccess.org_.jpg• Ask Questions: http://trialtheater.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Male-lawyer-examine-civilianreduced.jpg• Motivation: http://www.ducatiperformanceparts.net/photographyzym/dangling-a-carrot• Follow Through: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-shoot-a-basketball-3/ • Twitter as Backchannel: https://cit.duke.edu/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cit09-twitter-search-1.jpg• Community Managers: https://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/1375047297_referee-2.jpg• Next steps: http://orchardcommunity.org/next-steps/ • Thank you: http://www.statravel.com/blog/2015/01/15/how-to-say-thank-you-in-44-languages/
