How to Use Presentations in the Classroom
Interactive demonstrations and presentations in the classroom play an important role for all students, allowing strong interaction between teacher and student and helping to increase the students' understanding of the demonstrated concepts. There are various ways in which a teacher could use presentations in the classroom to provide students with a higher learning and maximize benefits of their schooling.
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Speak to students before the presentation, in order to give them a general idea of what you plan to present, as well as to capture their interest. According to David G. Willey, a noted physics instructor on the board of the Pennsylvania Teachers Association, "to teach anything effectively, you have to first get the audience's attention and, preferably, their interest."
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Tell students to brainstorm and come up with a hypothesis as to what they think the result of your presentation is going to be. This can be done individually or in groups. Setting up a planned presentation, such as a lab experiment, and having students predict the outcome, forces them to use their brains and improve their problem-solving abilities.
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Incorporate digital media into your presentation. Whether you use a slide show featuring relevant images and text, or display information on a computer, visual aids help you provide emphasis to your discussion. The use of such aids, along with proper speaking skills, can help you deliver the most effective presentation.
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Discuss the presentation with your students afterward, comparing their predictions with the results, allowing them to recognize any strengths and weaknesses in their strategic thinking. Students learn the importance of presentations and the role they play in the classroom, and can use these skills in other areas of life.
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