Presentation skills post Rn BSN programs

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1. Presentation skills

2. Presentation objectives At the completion of this presentation students will be able to : Define presentation and power point presentation. Describe the purpose of presentation. Explain what is good presentation and what are rules and components of ppt. Identify strategies to improve presentation skills . Verbalize what is stage fright .

3. definition A speech or talk in which a new p roduct idea or a piece of work is shown and explained to audience. The communication of information ,a media through a series of slides is power point presentation.

4. purpose To provide information To persuade the audience to accept point of view To encourage audience to take action

5. Characteristics of good presentation Well adapted to your audience Should be concise and focused on the topic Memorable (Audience can remember much of the content after a lot of time) They are motivating They contain graphics, images and facts in a such a way that they are easy to remember

6. Rules for Power point presentation 10, 20 & 30 rule: Power point presentation should have 10 slides, last no more than 20 minutes and contain font of 30 points. Rule of thumb is one slide every 2minutes . 6 by 6 rule: Power point presentation should include no more than 6 words per line and no more than 6 bullet points per slides.

7. Components of effective Power point presentation Background color should be lighter than the color of words Don’t use glaring colors Highlight/underline important points Bold main headings Add references Add notes

8. Components of Effective presentation Plan carefully Do your research on topic Give overview at the start and then present information Make a good first impression Speak comfortably and clearly Put time limits in your presentation Keep it simple & choose attractive colors Use visuals & animations but don’t over animate

9. Components– cont’d Be honest and conversational Rehearse and don’t be afraid to ask for help For in-personal presentation, master non verbal behaviour Stay on topic Know your audience & extend the connection Use authentic content Post conference Share presentation afterwards

10. Components–cont’d Slide should support the content Fill whole page with single picture, it looks more modern Make sure audience have handouts Proof read carefully Don’t always use bullet point, breakdown information in other ways

11. Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction Gain attention Inform learners of objectives Stimulate recall of prior learning Present stimulus Provide learner guidance Elicit performance Provide feedback Assess performance Enhance retention and transfer

12. Characteristics of a good presenter They own and organize the time They’re aware of their body language They engage in active listening They know when to stop talking They don’t use tons of fillers They bring positive energy to the room They’re able to think on their feet and pivot if necessary

13. characteristics –cont’d They think about the big picture They’re comfortable being not comfortable They’re authentic

14. Stage fright or performance anxiety Anxiety, fear or persistent phobia which may be aroused in individual by requirement to perform in front of audience, whether actually or potentially.

15. Strategies to overcome stage fright Know your topic Get organized Practice, practice and practice Focus on your material, not on your audience . Don't fear a moment of silence Visualize your success

16. Cont’d Be prepared: practice, practice, practice . Relaxation techniques Turn that negative talk into positive thinking Talk . . . don't present . Connect with your audience -- smile, make eye contact, and think of them as friends .

17. Act natural and be yourself. Keep in mind that stage fright is usually worse before the performance and often goes away once you get started.