training slides: how to run the group presentation
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Training Slides:How to Run the Group
Presentation
Objectives of Group Presentation Training
Participants will be able to:
access the Remembering When™ online program and supplemental resources.
interact with older adults groups in a caring, respectful manner.
plan and publicize an effective presentation to deliver the Remembering When messages.
describe 16 key fire and fall prevention behaviors using visuals and props.
Remembering When Program Book:
Group PresentationsInformation about reaching and teaching older adults at gathering
places. publicizing the event. using the Presentation Checklist. implementing the lesson plan and selecting optional
activities. playing the Trivia Game.
Group Presentation power point slides are available on the
Remembering When webpage.
Preparing for the Group Presentation
Preparation is KEY for a successful presentation
Location Publicity Meeting Time Accessibility Food & Door Prizes Prop Box Presentation Checklist Transportation
And…..
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan for Group Presentations
1 Hour Presentation: Introduction (5 minutes) Opening activity / discussion (10 min.) 16 behaviors using props (25 min.) Trivia game - review of material (10 min.) Questions, Wrap-up, and door prizes (10
min.)
Interactive presentation
Speak clearly, with appropriate volume and
pacing
Minimal text on slides
Handouts with large, simple font
Ask questions
Use demonstrations, descriptions, and handouts
General Presentation Tips:
Parts of the Presentation: Introduction As people assemble, hand out slips of paper
and collect names for door prizes.
Welcome your audience. Talk a little about yourself and your organization.
Point out the fire exits and explain what the emergency alarm system sounds like.
Briefly describe the purpose of the program.
Parts of the Presentation: Opening Activity & Discussion
Use the Ice Breaker pre-test to get participants thinking about fall and fire prevention.
Choose two of the activities described in the Presentation Outline. These activities will promote discussion about specific prevention behaviors.
Write main ideas on an easel.
Example:
Remembering When: Eating TogetherOpening Questions:
What kinds of food did your mother, father, or grandparent cook for you?
What was your favorite food? How did they cook it? Did your parent or grandparent
every burn him/herself? How did they treat the burn?
Discussion: What can you do to prevent burns and fires in the
kitchen?
Message: Stay in the Kitchen When Frying Food (Fire message
#3)
What are some additional points for this safety message?
Wear tight-fitting or short sleeves when cooking.
If a pan or food catches fire, slide a lid over it and turn off the burner.
Never leave cooking unattended. Use a timer when cooking. Use oven mitts to handle hot pans. Never cook when drowsy. If you burn yourself, use cool water for
3-5 minutes to cool the burn. Get medical help right away.
HINTS!!
Example: Remembering When: Putting Your Feet FirstOpening Questions:
When you were younger, what kinds of shoes did you wear when you were dressing up to go out?
Did you have a hard time walking in them? What kind of shoes are you wearing today?
Discussion: What are the safest kind of shoes to wear?
Message: Wear sturdy, well fitting shoes. (Fall Message
#8)
What are some additional points for this safety message?
Wear sturdy, well-fitted, low-heeled shoes with non-slip soles.
These are safer than high heels, thick-soled athletic shoes, slippers, or stocking feet.
Parts of the Presentation: 16 Key Messages
The Fire & Fall Prevention Messages should be the main focus of the presentation.
Involve the audience!
Ask participants to demonstrate safe behaviors. Have a volunteer change a smoke alarm battery. Ask for 5 people to show off their safe-for-cooking
outfits. Recruit audience members (or the entire
audience!) to demonstrate the “Stand on One Foot” activity.
Show how to put out a grease fire with a pan lid.
Be Creative! Have Fun!
Parts of the Presentation:Trivia Game
What are the benefits of playing a trivia game during your presentation?
Participants will choose a category for the trivia question. If this question is answered correctly, they will be asked a bonus question about fires or falls.
Provide clear rules for play
Supply noise makers or other signaling
devices
Don’t be surprised by competition
Play in teams or in a large groups
Provide token prizes, if possible
Parts of the Presentation:Wrap Up Questions
“Before we leave here today, I’d like everyone to take a minute and think about your home……..
Based on what you learned from this presentation, what things will you change or do differently in your home to make yourself safer from falls and fires?”
Parts of the Presentation:Closing
Answer Questions Give Handouts Thank participants for their time Share your contact information Give out door prizes
Review
Name some strategies to get folks to your presentation.
Name a technique you can use to engage your audience during the presentation
Select one fire or fall message and give an example of a demonstration you could use to teach this message during your presentation.