Although the design and the choice of supporting materials are important, the success of a presentation is in large part based on the delivery. Your appearance, voice, body language and level of confidence and enthusiasm are all critical factors that could influence the outcome of a presentation. Although public speaking brings out anxiety in most people, one can learn how to improve both the visual and vocal aspects of a presentation. There are various styles of delivery that would be appropriate for various audiences and occasions. You also need to learn how to answer questions of all types from the audience at the end of your presentation.
Lesson Objectives Upon successful completion of this lesson, you will be able to: · Choose and use the delivery type best suited for a given presentation. · Create and deliver effective extemporaneous and impromptu presentations · Conduct an effective question-and-answer session following suggested guidelines · Apply knowledge about speaker anxiety to speak effectively to others with minimal negative effects
Activity 3.1 · Read Chapter 12 of your Adler and Elmhorst text, “Delivering the Presentation,” and make notes in your private notebook about the following topics: o Types of delivery o Guidelines for delivery o Question-and-answer sessions o Speaking with confidence · Pay special attention to the technology tip entitled “Using video to analyze your delivery” on page 386 of your text. · Go to the self quizzes at the Online Learning Center at www.mhhe.com/adler10e to test your knowledge of the Chapter 12 concepts. · Complete the skill builder exercises at the end of Chapter 12.
Assignment 1: Part C Following all the steps and strategies given in Chapter 12 of your text, practice your presentation several times and then videotape it once you think you are ready. Watch your video several times and use the self-assessment checklist of page 389 of your text to determine your strengths and weaknesses. You are then encouraged to use a free communication tool such as Skype or Windows Live to deliver your presentation to a peer, who will use the same assessment checklist from the text and give you feedback on your presentation. You are also encouraged to give feedback to a peer in return. Use the feedback you receive to finalize the delivery of your presentation.
Lesson 3: Delivering the Presentation
Overview
Although the design and the choice of supporting materials are important, the success of a presentation is in large part based on the delivery. Your appearance, voice, body language and level of confidence and enthusiasm are all critical factors that could influence the outcome of a presentation. Although public speaking brings out anxiety in most people, one can learn how to improve both the visual and vocal aspects of a presentation. There are various styles of delivery that would be appropriate for various audiences and occasions. You also need to learn how to answer questions of all types from the audience at the end of your presentation.Lesson Objectives
Upon successful completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
· Choose and use the delivery type best suited for a given presentation.
· Create and deliver effective extemporaneous and impromptu presentations
· Conduct an effective question-and-answer session following suggested guidelines
· Apply knowledge about speaker anxiety to speak effectively to others with minimal negative effects
Activity 3.1
· Read Chapter 12 of your Adler and Elmhorst text, “Delivering the Presentation,” and make notes in your private notebook about the following topics:
o Types of delivery
o Guidelines for delivery
o Question-and-answer sessions
o Speaking with confidence
· Pay special attention to the technology tip entitled “Using video to analyze your delivery” on page 386 of your text.
· Go to the self quizzes at the Online Learning Center at www.mhhe.com/adler10e to test your knowledge of the Chapter 12 concepts.
· Complete the skill builder exercises at the end of Chapter 12.
Activity 3.2
View the following YouTube videos:
Ep 2. Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking - Presentation Skills
Ep 3. Intentionality - Presentation Skills - Public Speaking
Ep 4. Creating a Good First Impression - Presentation Skills - Public Speakingat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HefbYuYuYNw&feature=relmfu
Ep 6. Forgetting The Words - Public Speaking - Effective Presentation Skills
Ep 7. How To Remember Your Speech - Public Speaking - Presentation Skills
Ep 8. Body Language - Advanced Presentation Techniques - Public Speaking
What to do with your hands when you are presenting
Ep 10. How To Answer Questions On Your Presentation - Presentation Skills - Public Speaking
Ep 11. Persuasive Presenting - Presentation Skills - Public Speaking
Assignment 1: Part C
Following all the steps and strategies given in Chapter 12 of your text, practice your presentation several times and then videotape it once you think you are ready. Watch your video several times and use the self-assessment checklist of page 389 of your text to determine your strengths and weaknesses. You are then encouraged to use a free communication tool such as Skype or Windows Live to deliver your presentation to a peer, who will use the same assessment checklist from the text and give you feedback on your presentation. You are also encouraged to give feedback to a peer in return. Use the feedback you receive to finalize the delivery of your presentation.