Reflections and recollections of a "Cameron Frye" in a world of "Ferris Buellers"
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Okay, so last time we made the proposal, but this time we are packing it up nicely into a Slides Presentation. I should say at this point that I am one of those freaks of nature who would much rather give a presentation than write a paper. I think I've just written so many papers in my academic career that the distaste of them far outweighs any anxiety of public speaking. That being said, I am certainly not one of those people who can just stand up there and vamp for 20 minutes without really knowing what they're talking about. But again, I would much rather make notecards and rehearse my words than write a paper.
Meaning, I like making presentations. I do often struggle with the amount of information that should be on each slide. I think in a normal situation where you are presenting in person, you definitely want bullet points and some graphics or photos. And if you know your topic well enough, the words should flow easier out of you.
Above is my presentation (also linked) for the Makerspace proposal. Now, I personally do not fall for the propaganda of "any professional presentation should be plain and boring." I simply have to have a cute background with pops of color or simply a cohesive theme. I think the more engaging your presentation, the more memorable it is. Especially for a topic like this one, which is all about being creative and simply... fun. However, it is always important to maintain a certain voice depending on your audience. I imagined my audience to be the administration or board at a high school. If I were giving a presentation to students or even, in some cases, peers. I find myself using more relaxed language and throwing in a joke or two. But this situation does not call for that and in fact to do so would be to a great detriment.
But these are all things we already know.
The big takeaway is really why a presentation can be more helpful than, say, a written document like the one we drew up last time. I think it's because they offer a deeper insight into enthusiasm. I think people who are enthusiastic about what they pitch are 10 times more likely to be successful than those who sound like they're just reciting the dictionary.
Hi Marissa! I really enjoyed your presentation and the format you chose. I think it pairs wisely with your audience and really agreed with your reasoning behind that choice. I really liked how you talked about not only the presentation you created but also your point of HOW you present it and the different audiences that would impact how you presented. It's kind of like how when you present something multiple times, your presentation changes each time based on the vibes of the audience. I've had some listeners who allowed me to get more casual or interact with them while presenting and others who needed the more formal tone and just wanted to listen. While I'd like to think we can plan who our listeners are, we can't (especially outside of the traditional classroom library environment). It's definitely a big skill to keep building and to be aware of when creating these types of presentations.
Also-I am 100% on board with you regarding no boring presentations! -Bethany
Hi! I also struggle with the amount of information to put on a slide, especially if your audience is unfamiliar with the topic you are about to present. I don’t want to bombard the slide with text because then people will check out. On the other hand it can’t be too vague because then people might not know what you’re talking about. Your presentation was great! It was a good balance of text and images. I agree with what you said about knowing your audience. How I would present to my middle school students would not be the same as how I would present to my colleagues. Either way presenters should avoid sounding like Ross. Haha. I love that Friends clip.
Hi Marissa! I really enjoyed your presentation and the format you chose. I think it pairs wisely with your audience and really agreed with your reasoning behind that choice. I really liked how you talked about not only the presentation you created but also your point of HOW you present it and the different audiences that would impact how you presented. It's kind of like how when you present something multiple times, your presentation changes each time based on the vibes of the audience. I've had some listeners who allowed me to get more casual or interact with them while presenting and others who needed the more formal tone and just wanted to listen. While I'd like to think we can plan who our listeners are, we can't (especially outside of the traditional classroom library environment). It's definitely a big skill to keep building and to be aware of when creating these types of presentations.
ReplyDeleteAlso-I am 100% on board with you regarding no boring presentations!
-Bethany
Hi! I also struggle with the amount of information to put on a slide, especially if your audience is unfamiliar with the topic you are about to present. I don’t want to bombard the slide with text because then people will check out. On the other hand it can’t be too vague because then people might not know what you’re talking about. Your presentation was great! It was a good balance of text and images. I agree with what you said about knowing your audience. How I would present to my middle school students would not be the same as how I would present to my colleagues. Either way presenters should avoid sounding like Ross. Haha. I love that Friends clip.
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