We hope this presentation helps you with your communication skills

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Canny Communications

• We hope this presentation helps you with your
  communication skills!

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Conversation

• The next slides will address communication skills
  for the speaker and the listener.

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Conversation-Speaking
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?O.K?
(Bad version)
Rlkjlkddslkidskjds
Oh, hi!
Speak Clearly!
Hi Buddy!
(Good version)
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Balancing Speaking and Listening
Hi hello. I got a high-score in pinball last
night. Did you know typewriter is on one row
on the keyboard? I think scooters are better
than bicycles.
So, is it my turn to talk yet?
Hi! How are you?
Good! How are you?
(Wrong way)
(Right way)
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Respect When Speaking

• Talk to others the way you want to be talked to.
• If you have something mean to say dont say it at
  all.
• Dont yell when the person is right next to you.
• Talk clearly.
• Dont make fun of people when you are talking.

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Body Language Personal Space

• Invading personal space makes people uncomfortable

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Conversation - listening
Hi
Hi
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Preconceived Ideas
1. I have a preconceived idea.
2. What does that mean?
3. An opinion formed beforehand without adequate
evidence.
4. Hey man, thats bad for our group!
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Less talk, More listen!
Remember to wear a costume to the party!
The speaker might be saying something important
so youd better listen!
Whats for lunch?
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Check For Understanding
I think Andrew could make posters, Catie can send
the letters, and I can edit.
I make letters.
Can everybody tell me what theyre to do?
I make posters.
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Respect in Communication
So, that is how.
Oh, so
To show that you are listening, try stating what
they said in your own words.
Show the speaker respect by paying attention!
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Conversation Listening
Do not make faces or move the body in a
hurtful,annoyed, or bored way.
Thank you all for
Oh, brother! I could be doing something else
right now!
Body Language
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Group Interactions
The next slides will address communication skills
to use when you are working in a group.
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Active Participation
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You should always offer Ideas in groups.
BAD
Thats perfect! Youre Brilliant!
I guess thats o.k. ...
I dont feel like giving ideas.
Well I thought
GREAT!
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Working Toward Sucess
How about this ?
Help your team get ideas!!!!!!
Help your team work toward success
Dont Do This!!!!!!!!
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Thank you!
Respect for Others
Hi
Hi
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Encourage others to share their ideas.
Balance Discussion
Dont monopolize the discussion, like our king
here
I am the king of the town of Discussion! I take
charge here, no one else! Only what I say goes!!!
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ListenWith An Open Mind

• Dont criticize others.
• Use others ideas as well as your own.
• Try to combine everyone's idea to make a great
  idea.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T
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NO PUTDOWNS!
Treat Others How You Want To Be Treated
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Refrain From Interrupting
What not to do

• Interrupting distracts point of conversation
• Wait for speaker to finish sentence before you
  speak

1.So were supposed to make the motor.
2. Ill get the pieces and then were -
3. Oh have you seen that new video game its
awesome.
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Effective Interactions
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Stick to topic
Stick to topic
If you dont stick to your topic, the people in
your group will probably lose interest in your
ideas and get confused. Remember to stick to the
topic your group is working on!
I wonder if I can go to the movies
bowling
ice-cream
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Share
Resources
Materials
Ideas
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Encourage Group Members
Shes really encouraging!!!!!!
Hey! Thats a great idea!

• Do
• Ask Questions
• Give Ideas
• Be Kind

• Dont
• Leave Others Out
• Use Putdowns
• Tease Others

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Desire Credit for Group Rather Than Self
HEY!
HEY!
You are getting a raise
I did all the work, by myself.
(bad version)
Youll all be getting a raise! Good teamwork!
It was a group effort!
(good version)
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Oral Presentationsand Speeches

• The next slides will address communication skills
  needed when presenting before a group.

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Body Language

• Communicate with your body!

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POSTURE
POSTURE
Make sure back is straight, NOT slumped
SORRY
You have bad posture!
NO I DONT!
GOOD
BAD
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Props! Get Your Props!

• Often when giving a speech having props can help!

• Be sure to look at your audience while just
• glancing at your notes
• When using props be sure to have
• them organized.

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FaCiAl ExPrEsSiOnS
Facial expressions can affect how your audience
thinks of your presentation. Does your expression
convey interest in your topic, or are you
putting your audience to sleep? Be careful what
expressions you express!
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Eye Contact
Good Eye Contact

• Make sure you keep eye contact with your
  audience
• Only glance at your paper or notes

Bad Eye Contact
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Delivery
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Spoken Not Read!
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Write your speech
Make notes with key points
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Speak to the crowd
Practice practice!
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Expression In Voice

• False
• It doesn't matter if your expression is good or
  bad
• Your expression should never match how you feel
  about your subject
• Expression isnt important

• True
• The way you speak determines on how well your
  audience listens
• Your expression shows how you feel about your
  subject
• Expression is important

How do you think this person feels about their
subject?
USE IT WELL!!!
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Know what you're saying
NO
Yes
Oh I wish I knew what I was talking about. I am
SO embarrassed.
Yes, I know Im going to
make a good grade because I know what Im talking
about.
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Well we are going to talk about history today.
Immigrants from different countries etc. etc. ..
Presentation of Key Points
Good
Bad

• In this presentation I plan to cover
• Countries immigrants have come from
• Where they ended up settling
• How their arrival has affected our own culture

Wow, this will take forever.
Wow, this shouldnt take long.
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Organization of Topic

• Plan so that your information flows.
• Make sure pictures/visual aids relate to topic.
• Use key words so that your audience knows what
  you are talking about.

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Posters

• The next slides will address skills needed when
  communicating on a poster.

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Tokyo
Posters are effective with more images than words
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Words BIG enough to read
On posters, make words BIG like this .and not
like this.
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Words are neatly written,typed, or stenciled
Good Stencil A B C D TypingHello Writing Bad St
encilA B C D TypingHello Writing
Do
Dont

• use font that has no symbols
• use stencils that have letters that you can read
• When writing, make letters neat

• use font like thishello
• use stencils with sloppy letters
• write in sloppy ways

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Why a Poster has a Title

• A title lets your reader easily know what youre
  talking about.

and
-Your subject could easily be forgotten without
it.
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Information Organized On Poster

• Bullet your information
• Use headings to direct viewer
• Similar topics should be grouped together
• Colors can highlight similar topics
• and/or important information

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Power Point

• The next slides will address useful communication
  skills for making a Power Point presentation.

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Information / Content
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Convey Desired Information

• Take time to choose an interesting topic
• Make sure your Power Point will inform the viewer
  of your topic in an organized, clear way
• Dont start too fast. Plan before beginning slide
  show

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Have Knowledge About Your Topic

• When presenting your Power Point, make sure
  youve got notes and know your topic well.
• Do the presentation in front of your family to
  practice.
• Always be prepared to answer questions about your
  topic.
• Be prepared like this not like this.

UH my UH
MY report is about
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Use of KEY Phrases

• A key phrase is the main idea of something.
• To be a good presenter use key phrases and the
  most important information.
• Even with large topics break down into key
  points.
• Limit the number of bullets you use for each
  slide.
• If you master these pointers, youll be a great
  presenter!

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Organization of information

• Bullet your information.
• Keep slide neat.
• Make the slide simple,dont confuse reader.
• Keep heading font size consistent.

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Hello!
Hola!
Text
Sleep tight
Good bye!
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Lots of Space

• Keep it Clean!
• Use dash or bullet for information.
• When in doubt, leave it out!

Needs space
Has space
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Size Of font
Size of font should range between 28 to 44 and
up. This allows your audience to clearly read
your information. Can you read this?
Size of font should range between 28-44 and up.
This way the audience can see your
information.Can you read this?
(Bad version )
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Type of font

• Your type of font should be clearly readable. The
  audience needs to be able to read it from a
  distance. The type should be bold but not too
  bold and still be clear if italicized.
• Good idea Arial, Times New Roman, Comic Sans,
  Helvitica

• Your type of font should be somewhat where your
  audience can see it from the back of the room
  and where they can see it and read it from the
  front.
• Bad idea Anything with curly-cues, Olde English
  style etc.

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Appearance of Slides

• Dos and Don'ts of how slides look

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Color Contrast Between Words and Background
How to match your background with your words in
an orderly fashion!

• If you use colors that are both very bright, or
  both very dark, your reader will not be able to
  see it! Like this

• When making a background, be sure you make your
  colors noticeable for your reader! Like this

Bad .
Contrast
Good Contrast.
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Interest without busyness
You dont want to overwhelm them with things that
probably you dont need.Try not to make their
head spin.
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Layout of Slides
Title
Pic.

• Important information
• First Key Point
• Second Key Point
• Third Key Point

• Always make a slide easy to follow, put the title
  at the top where the reader looks for it and in
  BIG font.
• Keep important information at the top of text.
  Pictures are good, but dont overdo it.
• Dont forget to bullet information.

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Don't Over Use Animation!
Bad Job.
Bad Job
Good Job.
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The End

• We hope this presentation has given you some help
  with your communication skills!