1. Keys to effective presentations
1.1. Effective organisation
1.1.1. Macro
1.1.1.1. introduction
1.1.1.2. purpose
1.1.1.3. objectives
1.1.1.4. outline
1.1.1.5. conclusion
1.1.2. Micro
1.1.2.1. textual coherence
1.1.2.2. transitions
1.1.2.3. connections
1.2. Student Engagement
1.2.1. Openings
1.2.1.1. Grab students interest
1.2.1.1.1. Hook
1.2.1.2. Introduce yourself
1.2.1.3. Introduce topic
1.2.1.4. Tell them what you are going to tell them
1.2.2. Content
1.2.2.1. Keep to approximately 3 Key Ideas
1.2.2.2. Logical structure
1.2.2.2.1. clear design & logical structure
1.2.2.3. Show supporting evidence
1.2.2.4. Give examples
1.2.2.5. Pictures, tables, graphs
1.2.2.6. Powerful visuals
1.2.2.7. Reference at bottom of page
1.2.3. Closings
1.2.3.1. Clearly indicate you are closing the presentation
1.2.3.2. Tell them what you have told them
1.2.3.3. Close with an interesting question or statement
1.2.3.4. Invite questions
1.3. Body Language
1.3.1. Gaze
1.3.2. Eye contact
1.3.2.1. too long
1.3.2.2. too short
1.3.3. Facial Expression
1.3.4. Gesture
1.3.5. Movement
1.4. Clear Understandable Slides
1.4.1. clear font
1.4.2. Colours are important!
1.4.3. Check for spelling errors
1.4.4. Check for grammatical errors
1.4.5. powerful visuals
1.4.6. Avoid too many sounds & animations
1.4.7. Include references on individual slides
1.4.8. Powerpoint
1.4.9. Prezi
1.4.10. Mindmapping
1.5. Effective Presentation Skills
1.5.1. Speaking
1.5.1.1. Clear & concise
1.5.1.2. Appropriate pace
1.5.1.3. Appropriate language level
1.5.1.4. Don't be monotone!
1.5.1.5. Practice difficult pronunciation
1.5.1.6. Use intonation and pauses
1.5.1.7. Practice practice practice!
1.5.2. Listening
1.5.2.1. Invite questions during or after, be clear on what you would like from your students
1.5.2.2. Respond to questions and feedback (try to anticipate these)
1.5.3. Reading
1.5.3.1. Don't read out long sections from your slides
1.5.3.2. Use Palm Cards
1.5.4. Personality!!
1.5.4.1. Be interesting!
1.5.4.2. Be passionate!
1.5.4.3. Be engaging!
1.5.4.4. Be energetic!
1.5.4.5. Be animated!
2. Why teach Presenting skills?
2.1. Reason for presenting
2.1.1. Exam eg: IELTS
2.1.2. Business
2.1.3. Self development
3. Activities and tasks an ESL teacher might use and ideas to consider
3.1. Lesson Plan
3.1.1. Example Lesson Plan
3.2. ESL learner specific
3.2.1. Anxiety about language skills
3.2.2. Anxiety about public speaking
3.2.3. Pronunciation
3.2.4. Self Analysis
3.2.5. Discourse markers
3.2.6. Vocabulary (useful expressions)