Speaker Resources

A Quick Guide to Reaching Your Audience

"There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave." —Dale Carnegie

Attendees tell us their most memorable session experiences are those that weave together discussion, interaction, and thought-provoking commentary around a project or theme. As you prepare for your EDUCAUSE presentation, consider these tips and resources for presentation design and attendee engagement.

Don't forget to review our Reminders at the Podium as your presentation date approaches.

Participant Polling

Question and Answer Tools

Backchannel Communication

Participant Collaboration

Have your own suggestion? E-mail tips and strategies to:
speaker-resources@educause.edu.

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How to Plan a Successful Presentation
(EDUCAUSE Podcast)

This 11-minute podcast features insights from several academic professionals on presenting a successful conference session for maximum audience impact. This program will provide clear ideas and tips on how to approach your audience, how to design an effective PowerPoint presentation, and how to best communicate your ideas.

Suggested Resources

Consider exploring these resources for additional tips and hints.

Presentation Zen (Blog)
Known for his work in presentation design, Garr Reynolds uses his blog to offer frequent ideas and updates about the art of professional presentations and design.
Suggested Posts:
Garr Reynolds, Presentation Tips (Website and Video)
On his personal website, Garr Reynolds offers tips for presentations including links to his own examples on SlideShare.
- A YouTube interview with Garr Reynolds
Peter de Jager, Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations (Article)
Frequent keynote speaker Peter de Jager offers six pieces of advice for creating effective presentation slides, including tips for colors, backgrounds, and font.
5 Ways to Make Powerpoint Sing and Dance (Video)
Nancy Duarte uses cinematic style to outline five crucial tips for effective Powerpoint presentations.
Fight for What's Right (Video)
In this five-minute video, Nancy Duarte stresses the importance of using presentations for the right types of information and creating your slides with the audience in mind.
slide:ology (Book)
Nancy Duarte's book is full of practical approaches to visual story development and insightful case studies from the world's leading brands. The author's design firm also maintains a blog.
Seth Godin's Really Bad PowerPoint (Blog Post)
Seth Godin is the best-selling author of five books that strive to change the way people think about and approach marketing, change, and work. His 2001 e-book Really Bad PowerPoint (and How to Avoid It) was an Amazon best seller.
8 Tips for Managing the Twitter Backchannel During Your Presentation (Blog Post)
Olivia Mitchell offers frank and useful advice for engaging your audience using Twitter and avoiding letting the audience take control.

Professional Development Professional Development EDUCAUSE On Campus Mentoring Information Kit Management and Leadership Institutes Project Management Course and Resources Conferences, Seminars, and Institute Programs Jane N. Ryland Fellowship Program Awards Higher Education IT Events Calendar Career Center Volunteer Opportunities		Speaker Resources A Quick Guide to Reaching Your Audience "There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave." —Dale Carnegie Attendees tell us their most memorable session experiences are those that weave together discussion, interaction, and thought-provoking commentary around a project or theme. As you prepare for your EDUCAUSE presentation, consider these tips and resources for presentation design and attendee engagement. Don't forget to review our Reminders at the Podium as your presentation date approaches. Participant Polling Question and Answer Tools Backchannel Communication Participant Collaboration Have your own suggestion? E-mail tips and strategies to: speaker-resources@educause.edu. » « How to Plan a Successful Presentation (EDUCAUSE Podcast) This 11-minute podcast features insights from several academic professionals on presenting a successful conference session for maximum audience impact. This program will provide clear ideas and tips on how to approach your audience, how to design an effective PowerPoint presentation, and how to best communicate your ideas. Suggested Resources Consider exploring these resources for additional tips and hints. Presentation Zen (Blog) Known for his work in presentation design, Garr Reynolds uses his blog to offer frequent ideas and updates about the art of professional presentations and design. Suggested Posts: Presentation in the TED Style What Is Good PowerPoint Design? Tom Peters on Presentations Garr Reynolds, Presentation Tips (Website and Video) On his personal website, Garr Reynolds offers tips for presentations including links to his own examples on SlideShare. A YouTube interview with Garr Reynolds Peter de Jager, Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations (Article) Frequent keynote speaker Peter de Jager offers six pieces of advice for creating effective presentation slides, including tips for colors, backgrounds, and font. 5 Ways to Make Powerpoint Sing and Dance (Video) Nancy Duarte uses cinematic style to outline five crucial tips for effective Powerpoint presentations. Fight for What's Right (Video) In this five-minute video, Nancy Duarte stresses the importance of using presentations for the right types of information and creating your slides with the audience in mind. slide:ology (Book) Nancy Duarte's book is full of practical approaches to visual story development and insightful case studies from the world's leading brands. The author's design firm also maintains a blog. Seth Godin's Really Bad PowerPoint (Blog Post) Seth Godin is the best-selling author of five books that strive to change the way people think about and approach marketing, change, and work. His 2001 e-book Really Bad PowerPoint (and How to Avoid It) was an Amazon best seller. 8 Tips for Managing the Twitter Backchannel During Your Presentation (Blog Post) Olivia Mitchell offers frank and useful advice for engaging your audience using Twitter and avoiding letting the audience take control.
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