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This guide provides tips on creating effective presentations, including techniques for engaging learners and effectively communicating a core message. Learn how to reframe your role as a presenter to that of a teacher, interact with learners, and create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
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TASC is sponsored by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). TASC is a division of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). TASC CONFERENCES & TRAINING EVENTS PRESENTER GUIDE #6 Tips for Effective Presentations January 2009
Jane Hudson • Sr. Staff Attorney, NDRN • Training and technical assistance to P&As • Expertise: Abuse & Neglect • Used to be a teacher of adults
Reframing “speaker” → “teacher “audience” → “learners” or “participants” “presentation” → “group-based learning” or “workshop”
The Keys to an Effective Presentation • Clearly communicating a core message • Continuously interacting with the learners
Having a Clear Message Before you give your presentation, ask yourself: What is the one core concept that I want the audience to remember?
Having a Clear Message One technique to identify the core concept is to write it down as a Newspaper headline. • Short • Easily Understood • Active Verbs • Interesting
Example “Disability Advocates Unite to Urge Congress to Stop School Torture” Resources about how to create good “headlines” are at end of webcast description.
Interacting with Learners The best way to get learners to remember your core message is… to connect on a person-to-person level
Interacting with the Learners MAKE IT SAFE. • Will I be safe to participate in group setting without being ridiculed, ignored or shot down? • Will I be seen as someone who can contribute something of value to this training?
Interacting with the Learners Teachers establish a safe atmosphere by: • Stand, if able, so that there are no physical barriers • Interact with the learners before the “official” workshop begins • Use visuals as guides, but never read their presentations • Tell relevant stories in everyday language
Interacting with Learners • Learning is not a one-way street • Limit didactic presentation to 20-25% of time • Timing of learner questions and comments • During? • After?
Interacting with Learners • Repetition is a good thing. Adult learners need to hear 6-7 times to for it to sink in. • Emphasize core message at beginning, middle and end. • Use different ways to get core message across.
Interacting with Learners Create ample opportunities to interact with each other: • Two-person and small group discussions • Small groups work on post-tests • Role playing & demonstrations
Interacting with Learners • Tell me and I’ll forget. • Show me and I may remember. • Involve me and I’ll understand. Confucius
Interacting with Learners Good teachers frequently check in with learners Respond on the spot or wait until later?
Interacting with Learners Check in with your audience at appropriate times: • What has caught your attention so far? • What new ideas are being raised for you? • What are you thinking about as I say this? • Does this make you think of any situations you are facing? • What might your co-workers be concerned about if you shared this idea with them?
Summary - Key Ideas • Communicate the core message throughout the presentation • Interact, interact, interact… For more information → go to the links at the end of the webcast description. Thanks!
