Title: Presentation Skills and Etiquette in Academic Contexts
Attendance:
– No students were mentioned as absent.
Topics Covered:
– Introduction to Presentation Skills
– Discussion on the importance of presentation skills in academic settings.
– Analogy between presentations and essays, emphasizing structure and organization.
– Presentation Etiquette
– Voice: Importance of volume, avoiding monotone, reducing filler words, and managing speaking speed.
– Body: Encouraging movement and appropriate posture, minimizing reading from notes.
– Eyes: Maintaining eye contact with the audience, avoiding distractions.
– Practice Strategies
– Encouraging practice with classmates or recording oneself to improve presentation skills.
– Structure of Presentations
– Introduction: Hook, basic information, and thesis statement.
– Body: Topic sentences, supporting details, and transitions.
– Conclusion: Summary and wrap-up of the presentation content.
– Example Presentation Outline
– Students brainstormed reasons why joining the NGA program is beneficial.
Actionable Items:
– Encourage students to practice presentations with peers or recordings for feedback.
– Reminder to focus on both content and delivery (voice, body, eyes) for effective presentations.
– Prepare to assist students in developing their presentation introductions in the next class.
Homework:
– Students are tasked with preparing an introduction for a presentation on why joining the NGA program is beneficial, using the outlined reasons and supporting details discussed in class.