We have all experienced it... that dreadful powerpoint presentation that you struggle to keep your eyes open. It is one thing to stay awake but another to be actively engaged with with the flickering of slides vacant from an sort of excitement. This week in ALES204 we identified the factors that make a powerpoint quickly top an individuals' list of "most boring moments' of my day" and tips to creating a successful presentation. In lab we were challenged to put the advice we had received into practice by creating an impromptu poster.
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So now I will share with you my new found knowledge on how to effectively present your ideas, whether it with a poster or powerpoint. Guest lecturer, Maira Quintanihla, shared with us her knowledge and expertise on creating an award winning poster. I had always thought that research is presented through written articles, but she showed us that if done effectively a poster can be a valuable tool for conveying research results. One helpful hint that Maira Quintanihla mentioned was that there are resources on campus dedicated to helping students with presentations such as the Student Success Centre. I agree with my fellow student YitingJin that too many charts and animation effects can make the slides confusing for the audience. On wednesday, Marie-Claude gave a prime example of a successful lecture accompanied by a powerpoint. She used a powerpoint slides to assist what she was teaching.
A Note to Self - Remember these points to make a great presentation:
A Note to Self - Remember these points to make a great presentation:
- be concise & to the point
- choose colours/font wisely (dark on light, or light on dark)
- start with a hook to intrigue your audience
- have a structure and stick with it
- Practice!
After last weeks lectures on public speaking, and this weeks practice with creating a presentation, I am ready to put my new skills to practice.
-K
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