Creating Caffeinated Presentations

that Result in Learning with Anne Beninghof

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Objective

Use learning research to design

interactive presentations

Poll Question #1

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Interactive Presentations

Research tidbits

Research tidbits

Research done by Broaders, Wagner Cook, Mitchell, & Goldin-Meadow, 2007

10% increase in test scores

The Flow of Professional Learning

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Which looks like learning? Why? 1

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Research Tidbits

Interaction Within first 5 minutes

4 Meet and Greet Ideas

1. Introduce self 2. Share one thing you hope to learn 3. Share one thing you know about this topic 4. Respond to a photo or prop

Grabs Attention

Sets the Tone

Intro Objectives

“Hush and Holler”

A non-example:

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How would you caption this?

“The purpose of a pitch…is to offer something so compelling that it begins

a conversation, brings the other person in as a participant and

eventually arrives at an outcome that appeals to both of you.”

Daniel Pink, To Sell is Human

5 Effective Openings 1. Personal anecdote 2. Provocative question 3. Unusual prop 4. Audience polling 5. An exciting idea

Key Takeaways Don’t start your session with

administrivia. Choose an opening that will grab attention

and set the tone.

Interactive Presentations

Open and Activate

Meet & Greet

The Body of the Presentation

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3 Groups of Rats

• Enriched cage

• Isolated cage

• Observer’s cage

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Dr. Marian Diamond

Results

• Enriched

• Isolated

Poll Question #2

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No matter how well planned, interesting, colorful or relevant the instruction, if the

presenter does all the interacting with the material,

the presenter’s — not the learner’s brain — will grow new connections.

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Learning is NOT a spectator sport.

Structured Talk Ideas

Think-Pair-Timed Share (T-P-TS)

1. Pair up - A and B 2. State a question 3. Provide 15 seconds of silent thinking time 4. Partner A shares for 30 seconds while

Partner B listens 5. Partner B restates to Partner A 6. Flip roles and repeat steps 3-5

Benefits OF T-P-TS

Honors Experience

Increases Retention

Improves Communication

Give One, Get One 1. Provide a prompt that requires everyone

to write down an idea. 2. Have participants stand. 3. Direct everyone to move around, giving

an idea and getting an idea. 4. Continue for several minutes, until

everyone has gathered a few ideas. 5. Debrief with the group.

Benefits of Give One, Get One

Honors Experience

Incorporates Movement

Develops Collaboration

Competitive Brainstorming

• Board Relays • Pass the Plate • Blanket the Table

Benefits of Competitive Brainstorming

Increases Alertness

Maximizes Motivation

Incorporates Movement

Response to Visuals 1. Show a photo, chart or video 2. Direct partners to discuss with a

specific purpose, i.e. analyze, caption, predict

3. Debrief

Benefits of Response to Visuals

Increases Retention

Simple Preparation

Heightens Emotion

Interactive Presentations

Structured Talk for

LEARNERS

Open and Activate

Meet & Greet

Poll Question #3

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Research Tidbits

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Research Tidbits

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Movement increases the

number of connections

between neurons

Movement = Memory

1 5 Numb

from sitting too long

Feel like you’ve run

a 5K

Professional Learning Classes

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The 10 Minute Rule

Souza, 2011

5 Response Ideas

1. Snap your fingers 2. Raise both hands 3. Thump your heart 4. Stand up - L or R 5. Wave your arms

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Key Takeaway Shift from lecture to

interaction every 10 - 20 minutes.

Interactive Presentations

Structured Talk for

LEARNERS

Movement Memory

10 Min. Rule

Open and Activate

Meet & Greet

Broaders, Wagner Cook, Mitchell, & Goldin-Meadow, 2007

Research Tidbits

Fonts

serif more formal, avoid script

sans-seraph more informal, but easier to read

•Blue is considered a power color

•Choose colors that complement

•Bright colors grab the eye first

Color

Color • White

background is best for all lighting, screens and backdrops

• Coherence in color, shapes

• alter the color • so that it is easier • to follow and • not skip steps

If you use bullets…

• alter the color • so that it is easier • to follow and • not skip steps

• Follow the 5x5 rule • Consider alternative arrangement

If you use bullets…

5x5 Rule

Alternative Arrangement

Infographics

visual images used to represent data

• www.piktochart.com • What’s your key point? • Keep it simple

Sticky Note Bar Graph

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Key Takeaway Use high quality visuals.

Keep bullets to a minimum.

Interactive Presentations

Structured Talk for

LEARNERS

Movement Memory

10 Min. Rule Visuals Simple

5x5

Open and Activate

Meet & Greet

Summarize

Celebrate

Motivate

What NOT To Do

Run over

“I have more, but

Sell materials

5 Effective Closing Ideas

1. Personal anecdote 2. Inspiring Quote 3. Personal Action Plans 4. Short, poignant story 5. Analogy

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Interaction is to Learning as

__________ is to __________

Key Takeaway Review your most important

message in a creative or inspiring way.

Interactive Presentations

Structured Talk for

LEARNERS

Movement Memory

10 Min. Rule Visuals Simple

5x5

Open and Activate

Meet & Greet

Review and Inspire

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