Presentation Tips

Consider incorporating some of the following suggestions to have a more effective presentation:

Incorporate Universal Design Principles
This will address the needs of participants with a wide range of knowledge, abilities, disabilities, interests, and learning styles.

  • Use large fonts in your visuals. Check text for spelling errors.

  • Use a clear, audible voice. Face the audience at all times and establish eye contact with your entire audience. Vary the rate, pitch, and volume of your voice, as well as its tone.


Create a Dynamic Presentation
You want your presentation to be remembered so present it in a dynamic or compelling manner.
  • Convey enthusiasm for your subject — it’s contagious;

  • Address different learning styles by incorporating a variety of instructional methods that use a variety of senses (e.g., visual, auditory, kinesthetic);

  • Never read your presentation word for word;

  • Stand behind a podium if it makes your feel more comfortable;

  • Don’t pace back and forth, jingle change in your pocket, or play with your hair.


Managing Stage Fright when Speaking
After you’ve worked hard preparing a fantastic presentation, you don’t want to freeze up at the podium. Use these methods to confidently deal with stage fright:
  • Avoid alcohol and pills — they don’t work. If they wear off before you speak, you’ll be even more nervous. If they don’t, you’ll be incoherent.;

  • Channel nervous tension into your performance;

  • Work off nervous energy by taking a few deep breaths;

  • Leave time to go to the bathroom shortly before you speak;

  • Remember that the audience wants you to succeed.


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