Say you are doing a full day of training, you will need to get yourself and your students organized to do a great job. Here are some tips and tricks you can use.
Giving a live presentation in front of an audience can be daunting, whether online or in person. It can also be a thrilling and rewarding experience when you do it well. In order to achieve a great result, presenters should prepare.
So you have a shiny PowerPoint deck with heaps of great content, and you know what you want to say! Are you ready to present? No, not yet.
You need to practice it so that you know your stuff backwards as well as forwards.
When you set a break at a training course, you should make sure you first finish what you are doing. Don’t cut people off because of a clock.
Presentations at User Groups and other events are great for connecting with the developer community. After giving a presentation, you should always follow up with a few attendees to get feedback, find out what projects they’re working on, and potentially how you can help.
If the presenter has a small audience (say under 20), then it is best to know the attendee names (or at least quite a few of them) so you are able to communicate better with them throughout the day.
The problem is you will forget their names after they introduce themselves.
To ensure optimal focus and engagement from attendees, it is crucial to provide them with a clear understanding of the day's proceedings. By outlining the agenda and logistics, participants can feel at ease, knowing what to expect and how the day will unfold. This comprehensive overview creates a sense of comfort, allowing individuals to fully immerse themselves in the event without distractions or uncertainties.
The word emotional often carries a negative or unstable tone — it can imply being overwhelmed, irrational, or easily upset. In contrast, passionate conveys energy, dedication, and positive intensity.
Most developers like to set up their screen efficiently – often that means small fonts, visible bookmark bars and a huge amount of browser tabs and taskbar items. While this is great for efficiency, it is not very good for recordings or presentations, and the clutter should be removed.
The following video explains the importance of: