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Speaker Tips
Your Audience:
- Remember
that your "virtual" audience is very much real - an
in some cases will vastly outnumber the audience which is physically
in the same room as you are.
- Remember
possible cultural differences - know who you are speaking to when
possible.
- Reduce and
try to completely eliminate all "detractors" (pauses
filled with "um...." etc.).
- Invite audience
participation and interactivity when possible (with explicit statements
of how it will be moderated - speak to the crew at your AG node
for details on how to moderate your particular session)
- Be sure to
look for physical cues from your audience, as the microphone may
not be open at all participating sites (i.e., you may not be able
to hear them gasping in surprise, or shuffling papers)
The camera/microphone:
- Pretend you
are speaking to one person. Perhaps place something on top of
the camera to look at if you find this helpful.
- Maintain
confidence - maintain camera "eye contact".
- You may need
to work with the technical staff to ensure the camera is placed
well; check with them if you have any questions.
- Speak clearly
and slowly.
- Work with
your technical staff to learn appropriate microphone use.
- Use high-energy
delivery.
- Pause if
technology fails, or if other events temporarily disrupt the event
- be sure to inform your "virtual" audience what is
happening, or wait for their "return" before continuing
with your talk.
- Be animated
in your delivery - you don't have the luxury of in-room body language
- but stay in camera range please! (Remember your virtual audience
sees your in a frame).
The presentation
and questions:
- In general,
avoid patterned clothing, especially busy, detailed patterns.
- Choose solid,
bright coors that will translate well over the AG technology.
- If possible,
seat yourself or stand under bright light.
- Ensure there
are no lights behind you or any source of lighting wuch as a window.
- Be sure to
talk with your production team on how remote questions and answers
will be handled at the end of the presentation.
PowerPoint Slides
- Send your
Power Point file to the AG node operator at least 24 hours in
advance of your talk.
- Do not use
any animations, these don't distribute well.
- Make sure
your images, graphs, or charts are large enough for audience viewing.
- Mpeg files
are difficult to distribute.
- Inform the
AG node operator in advance of any other presentation needs you
have.
HAVE FUN!
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