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Script

A script will help you peel out the 'likes' and 'ums' that make their way into our everyday conversation. It will also guarantee that you say everything you want to say.

• Lay out a script, word for word, in a Google Doc.
• Then, break your full script up into bite-sized paragraphs (3-4 sentences).
  • Reference the related work or quotes of scholars, who your classmates are also familiar with.
• Have someone else look over the script to see that it is understandable.
• Read it through at a good pace to be sure that it could be read in the designated time frame.

Prepare your Presentation File

You have many options for presenting content.

• Google Slides
  • http://www.slidescarnival.com/ (themes for Slides)
• Adobe Spark

Here are some tips for setting up your slides:

• Aim to have one slide per paragraph (from your script).
• Don't clutter your slides with text; if anything, use one word or an image.
• Use attention-grabbing graphics.
• Use a font and font sizes that are readable.

Practice

Aim to recite your presentation from memory. The tips below will give you step-by-step instructions for achieving this goal. Even if you are presenting online and you can use notes, you still want to try to keep eye contact as much as possible.

• Begin by memorizing the first line of the first paragraph.
  • Once you can recite the first line by heart, memorize the second line.
    • Once you can recite the second line, speak the first and second line together.
      • Continue on until you have memorized and can recite the entire first paragraph by heart.
• Then, follow the same process until you can recite the entire second paragraph by heart.
  • Once you can recite the second paragraph by heart, recite the first and second paragraphs together.
• Continue the process until you have memorized the entire script.

Preparation

• See the video on this page for participants to get a feel for how the Web conferencing system works: Zoom (formerly GoToMeeting)(You will not need an account with Zoom. Your instructor will invite you to their own room.)
• Clear your desktop before you log in to the Web conference to present. (You will be sharing your screen to present.)
• Make sure you are in a quiet location. Do not risk interruption by a phone ringing, a dog barking or a baby crying.
• Select a good background for your Web conference- such as a bookshelf or plain wall.

Logging in to the Web conference

• Log in early to the Web conference on the day you are presenting.
• Once you log in, check your audio and video settings.
• Make sure your mic and video are on.
• Open your presentation and have it ready to present.
• When you are given the cue to present, click 'share screen'. (Now anything you bring up on your screen will be shared.)

• Start by introducing yourself, your work and the agenda of what you will cover in the next X minutes.
• Remind folks to use the chat area to discuss concepts, takes notes during your presentation or to ask questions.
• Stick to your script, but try to avoid sounding scripted.
• Speak with energy and enthusiasm.
• Engage your audience (see below).
• Instead of asking if there are any questions, wrap up by asking a question to the audience.

Eye Contact

Polls/Chat Box

• Talk to your audience- mention audience member's names or related work.
• Use props to illustrate points.
• Don't forget to make eye contact with the camera because both your screen and video will be shared.
• See what they think- Consider polling your audience on a topic.
• Use game strategy- ask the audience to tally the number of times they see an image on your slides. (After you strategically place a small image on each of the slides.)
• Get everyone on the same page- Consider co-creating on a Google Doc, Drawing or Slides presentation with your audience.