Reflecting on effective presentations

Reflect on and describe a time that you were observing a presentation. What made that presentation effective and interesting?

Reflect on and describe a time when you can recall being an audience member for a specific presentation. Why did this instance come to mind? What do you think made being in that audience special?

You can use an audio recording, the following chart provided or a method of your choice to record your ideas.

Complete the Presentation Memory Chart in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document to record your ideas about an effective and interesting presentation you have witnessed.

Effective presentation strategies

There are different strategies a presenter can use to create an effective presentation. Check out some of these traits in the following checklist:

There are also strategies that people can use to be a positive and encouraging audience member. These traits are included in the following checklist:

Examining a presentation

Explore the following video about astronomer Heidi White, two times. In the first exploration, analyze the presenter’s skills using the following checklist:

In the second exploration of the video, pay close attention to how you performed as an audience member, using the following checklist:

Access the following TVOK News video entitled “Astronomer Heidi White” to complete both of your video explorations.

You can use the checklists provided and the following chart, or a method of your choice to record your ideas from both explorations of the video.

Complete the Presenter and Audience Member Chart in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document to record your ideas from the two video explorations.

Reviewing your growth

Reflect on your own strengths and areas of growth as a presenter and as an audience member. You can refer to the list of examples from the Minds On activity to get you started.

Consider the following questions for each reflection as a presenter and as an audience member:

• What are your areas of strength? Why do you think this is the case?
• Where would you like to deepen your understanding? In what way(s) can you strengthen your understanding?

How are strengths as a presenter related to strengths as an audience member?

Record your responses in an audio recording, on paper, on a computer, in an organizational chart, audio clip, or the following Venn Diagram provided.

Complete the Presenter and Audience Member Venn Diagram in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable documents.

Reflection

As you read the following descriptions, select the one that best describes your current understanding of the learning in this activity. Press the corresponding button once you have made your choice.

Now, expand on your ideas by recording your thoughts using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.

When you review your notes on this learning activity later, reflect on whether you would select a different description based on your further review of the material in this learning activity.