Oral presentations (Notes )

Oral presentations 

Oral presentations are a crucial part of effective communication and are used in a variety of settings to convey information to an audience. In academic settings, oral presentations are often used to assess a student's ability to research, organize, and present information on a particular subject. In the business world, presentations are often used to pitch ideas, report on progress, or present findings to colleagues or clients.

Effective oral presentations require careful preparation and planning. The presenter must have a clear understanding of their audience, their goals, and the key message they want to convey. They must also be able to use language, tone, and nonverbal communication to engage and connect with their audience.

To create a successful oral presentation, it is important to use a variety of techniques, including visual aids, storytelling, and humor, to capture the audience's attention and keep them engaged throughout the presentation. The presenter should also be prepared to answer questions and respond to feedback from the audience.

Overall, oral presentations are a powerful tool for communicating ideas and information, and are an essential skill for students, professionals, and anyone looking to effectively communicate with other

Group presentations developing team sprit:

Establish a clear purpose and message: Make sure that everyone in the group is clear about the purpose of the presentation and the key message that you want to convey. This will help ensure that everyone is on the same page and that your presentation is focused and effective.

Divide up the work: To ensure that everyone has a role to play and is contributing to the presentation, divide up the work among the group members. Assign tasks such as research, writing, and rehearsing, and make sure that everyone knows what they are responsible for.

 Practice, practice, practice: Practice is key to a successful group presentation. Rehearse your presentation together multiple times to ensure that you are all comfortable with the material and the flow of the presentation.

 Coordinate your delivery: Coordinate your delivery as a group to ensure that your presentation is cohesive and flows smoothly. Practice your transitions between speakers and make sure that your speaking styles and delivery are complementary.

 Use visual aids effectively: Visual aids such as slides, videos, and handouts can be powerful tools in a group presentation. Use them effectively to support your message and reinforce key points.

Be prepared for questions: Prepare for questions that may come up during your presentation. Discuss potential questions as a group and assign each member a few questions to answer, so that everyone is prepared to contribute to the Q&A session.

Support each other: Encourage and support each other throughout the presentation. Be present and engaged during your group members' portions of the presentation, and offer positive feedback and constructive criticism as needed.

Some useful tips

Each group member will be given a subtopic from the main theme of your presentation. By doing this, it will be ensured that the workload is distributed fairly and that everyone participates in the evaluation.

Collectively practise in a group. Although it would seem simple for each group member to walk out and discuss their own piece by themselves, your presentation will suffer if there aren't frequent group meetings or rehearsals.

Make sure the presentation is coherent by using the same aesthetic to your visual aids. The marker will be able to tell that your group has not been functioning as a team if the visual aids your group employs are not uniform in format, colour, and font styles.

Create your presentation using a platform or service that is cloud-based. The majority of cloud-based platforms and services contain features that let users collaborate on documents remotely. For further information, see our digital presentation resources.

The key components of an effective presentation are meticulous planning, lots of practise, and audience engagement. To gain an understanding of what effective speakers do, it's a good idea to watch some expert presentations online. 

Review the topic summary. Find out all the information you need to know about the task's requirements, such as when it is due, how much the assessment weighs, and how much time you have to present it. Review the evaluation standards. What is the basis of your evaluation?

Study the assignment. Establish the presentation's goal. Do you have to respond to a particular query?

Think about the viewers. What do they anticipate from your presentation and content?

 

Brainstorm. Brainstorming is a great way to generate ideas and explore different approaches to a subject. Here are some additional tips to help you brainstorm effectively:

Set a clear goal: Before you begin brainstorming, set a clear goal for what you want to achieve. This will help you stay focused and ensure that your ideas are relevant to the topic.

Use a variety of techniques: There are many different brainstorming techniques you can use, such as mind maps, free writing, and group brainstorming. Experiment with different techniques to find what works best for you.

Encourage all ideas: When brainstorming, it's important to encourage all ideas, even those that may seem unconventional or unrealistic. Avoid judging or critiquing ideas during the brainstorming process, as this can stifle creativity and limit the potential for innovative solutions.

Build on others' ideas: When someone in the group suggests an idea, build on it by adding your own thoughts and perspectives. This can help create a more diverse and well-rounded set of ideas.

Take breaks: Brainstorming can be intense and mentally demanding, so it's important to take breaks to refresh your mind and come back to the process with renewed energy.

Evaluate and refine: Once you have generated a list of ideas, evaluate them based on their feasibility, relevance, and potential impact. Refine the list to include only the most promising ideas, and develop a plan to move forward with implementing them.

engage or connect with the audience, as well as any questions, justifications, and details you wish to share with them.

study the subject. Gather pertinent information, make notes, and don't forget to save the sources you used.

Sort out your thoughts. Make a logical presentation so that the data flows smoothly.

Keep careful eye on the language you use. Instead of using written language, presenters should use spoken or casual language. Your audience will find it much simpler to understand spoken language.

Interaction and involvement of the audience

It is always a good idea to involve the audience in your presentation, even if it isn't a prerequisite specifically. Examples of how to encourage crowd participation include:

posing queries, conducting polls, and offering an exam.

allowing comments from the audience.

When giving out papers, think about including a "fill in the blank" document that complements your presentation or a slideshow.

requesting a helper if there are protests.

supplying informational gift packages with some candy.

 Using eye-catchy visual aids:

You may be permitted or required to use visual aids, such as slides, graphs, diagrams, pictures, or props, in many oral presentation assessments if you want to add a unique element and involve the audience. It can help to reinforce your message and make your presentation more engaging.  Keep your visual aids succinct and to the point, and make sure that your audience can easily understand them. Always be careful not to overload your presentation with too many visual aids, as this can be overwhelming for your audience.

Remember to save your visual materials to a USB flash drive so you can quickly view them through the classroom computer (if necessary) and have a backup in case you need to print them out or turn them in.

It is time to practise your talk once you have finished writing it - remember, this should sound like spoken language, not written language! - and have finalised your visual aids. Think about the following factors as you practise your speech:

1. Talk plainly and slowly.
2. Don't use your palm notes to read.
3. Keep looking the crowd in the eye.
4. Keep a straight back so that you can be heard clearly.
5. Use natural hand movements so it should not look weird or distract audience.
6. Be sure to speak in a normal tone.
7. To boost your confidence, practise.
8. By dividing challenging words into syllables, practise pronouncing them.
9. Be aware of how you appear to others.
10. To make sure you stay within the time constraints, measure yourself.
11. It's crucial that you take advantage of this opportunity to make sure you are ready for anything. Do you need to gather any backdrops? Have you considered your plan for using visual aids?
12. Your statement should be written in dots.
13. Learn to read out loud.
14. Keep a smiling face
15. Distribute leaflets/ handout for more information.

During the day you are about to present:

You may experience anxiety or nervousness the day of your presentation, and that is entirely normal. Have faith in your skills, the presentation you have prepared, and your preparedness!