An orator is a good man skilled in speaking. Cato, 234 -149 BCE Roman statesman

Classroom learning series

Presenting projects in the classroom

Basic content:

• Build your topic from a few main ideas
  State where you are going and what you will prove
• Know your audience: where are they coming from?
  Cover mutual ground as a starting point
  Use familiar vocabulary to begin; introduce and define new concepts gradually
  Adapt the presentation's goals with the interests of your audience
  Treat each audience as a unique group
• Convince them with facts and logic
  Demonstrate that you know what you are talking about, but on their level!
• Review and summarize in your conclusion
  Summarize what you've told them
  Check for comprehension
• Leave time for questions and discussion
  Follow up with options so audience can contact you

This practice session will identify tips on
presenting your project, and yourself, more effectively:

1. Think positively!
2. Know your material
3. Familiarize yourself with the room and technology you will use
4. Know your audience
5. Think about the message
6. Visualize yourself succeeding
7. Don't apologize for what the audience may not even notice!
8. Relax
9. Realize success
10. Think in terms of building experience in presenting projects

Assignment links

Completing a class assignment | Organizing challenging projects |
Project management (.pdf organizing form) | Developing case studies |
Spreadsheets and budgets | Setting your (school) budget |
Presenting projects/speeches | Public speaking |
Presenting your positive image/brand | Public speaking match game