Presenting Online: Putting the Pieces Together

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Presenting Online Putting the Pieces Together

• GPLLA Institute
• June 1, 2007
• Cindy Carlson
• Librarian Relations Manager, Thomson West

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Were Here to

• Learn step-by-step how to assemble a successful
  online presentation.
• Learn how online presentations differ from
  traditional presentations.
• Identify common presentation pitfalls.
• Discuss tips for the successful delivery of the
  presentation itself.

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Four Presentation Pieces

• Content
• Design
• Delivery
• Follow-Up

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The First Piece

• Content

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The First Piece Content

• Identify Your Goal
• Gather Data
• Research
• Brainstorm with colleagues
• Talk to an expert
• Dont re-invent the wheel!

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The First Piece Content

• 3. Make it Relevant
• How?
• Be Direct Ask Your Audience
• Be Observant Examine the Situation

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Piece Two

• Design

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Piece Two Design

• In a virtual environment, engaging your audience
  is the greatest challenge.
• Be Extra-Human
• Consider Alternatives

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Piece Two Design

• 1. Plan Marketing (The Missing Piece)
• Relevance is Key
• Zing Helps

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Piece Two Design

• 2. Organize Your Data
• Consider Your Timing
• Build from Concept to Concept

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Piece Two Design

• 3. Edit and Simplify
• Think Clean
• Think Uncomplicated

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Piece Two Design

• 4. Encourage Interactivity
• Ask Users to Participate
• Use Interactivity Features
• Strive for less of a lecture and more of a dialog.

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Piece Two Design

• 5. Scheduling
• Set Deadlines for Yourself
• Send Reminders to your Audience

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Piece Three

• Delivery

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Piece Three Delivery

• So important, it needs to be discussed
  separately. For now, lets just talk about

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Piece Three Delivery

• Zing
• 1. Handouts
• Links
• Quiz
• Vocabulary
• Bibliography

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Piece Three Delivery

• 2. Other Elements
• Slides
• Props
• Rewards
• Audio and Video

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The Final Piece

• Follow-Up

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The Final Piece Following Up

• Evaluations
• Feedback, Suggestions
• Questions
• Send additional materials

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And Now

• Take Five.

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A Sample Presentation for Your Review

• Mark Schwartz
• Thomson West
• Regional Manager, Librarian Relations
• (Yes, hes my boss.)

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Presentation Pitfalls
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Presentation Pitfalls

• Starting Late
• Lack of Preparation
• Reading Without Eye Contact
• Lack of Focus
• Covering Too Much

• Distraction
• Boredom
• Failure to Control Participants
• Audience-Inappropriate Material
• Running Long

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Presenting Perfection
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Presenting Perfection

• Start on time.
• Be well prepared.
• Know your material well enough to feel
  comfortable using minimal notes.

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Presenting Perfection

• Be focused, have clear goals, and stick to your
  training plan.
• Cover smaller amounts of material thoroughly.
• Use body language and visual aids which enhance
  your points.

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Presenting Perfection

• Encourage interest with humor, vary class pace
  and provide a range of activities.
• Allow for participant interaction, but keep the
  class on track.

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Presenting Perfection

• Ensure your material is appropriate to your
  audience.
• End on time.

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Today, We Have

• Learned the steps in assembling a successful
  online presentation.
• Learned how online presentations differ from
  traditional presentations.
• Identified common presentation pitfalls.
• Discussed tips for the successful delivery of the
  presentation itself.

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Questions?

• Comments?

Feedback?
Thanks!