"The mind is a wonderful thing. It starts working the minute you're born and never stops working until you get up to speak in public." (Unknown source)
Presenting information in a engaging and dynamic way is not only more enjoyable for the audience but it also helps them better remember your information!
Here are some quick tips on how to make a presentation more dynamic and more engaging for the audience.
- Talk to your audience, not at them
- Know your audience! It's important to know who you are talking to so you can gauge what they are interested in and what format to present in.
- Be excited! Nonverbal communication is crucial when presenting. The audience can tell if you are interested in what you're speaking about!
- Utilize stories and emotions - this makes you more rateable and more memorable
- Engage the audience with senses- try to use a couple different learning styles (visual, audio, kinetic). Use music, objects, games ect to keep your audience's attention. A little creativity goes a long way.
- Eye-contact!! This is very important when presenting. Try not to over rely on PowerPoint or notes
- Make your presentation interactive. Try switching up your presentation by including some group activities. This is especially useful for students who are in lectures all day long!
- Conclude with a strong ending. At the end of your presentation make sure to summarize your key points and tie it all together
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