20 Time: Final Presentations

20 TIME: FINALPRESENTATIONS

FOR YOUR FINAL PRESENTATION YOUWILL NEED TO CREATE A TED STYLEIGNITE PRESENTATION.An Ignite presentation is promoted under the slogan,“Enlighten us, but make it quick.” Ignite is apresentation where a presenter speaks while slidesadvance automatically to add visuals. An Ignitepresentation is exactly 5 minutes, and contains 20slides that automatically advance after each slide isdisplayed for 15 seconds.

HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF AN IGNITEPRESENTATIONhttps://youtu.be/8CtC qbQ51U

THE TED COMMANDMENTS—RULES EVERYSPEAKER NEEDS TO KNOW (ADAPTED FROMTIM LONGHURST) Don’t trot out the usual shtick. Dream a great dream, show a wondrous new thing, or sharesomething that has never been shared. Reveal your curiosity and your passion. Tell a story Comment on other people’s ideas to help make connections Don’t flaunt your ego. Be vulnerable. Speak of your failures as well asyour successes. Do not sell anything in your presentation. Remember, laughter is good. Do not read your speech. Do not go over!

IN YOUR PRESENTATION YOU SHOULDANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. A description of your project, why you were interested inyour topic, and why you chose your topic. 2. State your interest in the topic now. Are you stillinterested? Why or why not? 3. Share the before, during, and after of your project ideas. 4. A detailed description of how you implemented yourproject. 5. An analysis of the project’s success. Did it end up howyou thought it would? Why or why not?

6. Was your essential question answered? Why? How?Explain. 7. Was this different than you originally thought? 8. Is the project over, or is there more that you canresearch? 9. Was your project difficult? Why or why not? 10. Personal Reflection: What effects did this project haveon you?

TIPS TO MAKE YOURPRESENTATION GREAT

TIP #1:START WITHPAPER, NOTPOWERPOINT. The world’s mostcaptivatingcommunicators planfirst. skipping this crucialfirst step is whatseparates averagecommunicators fromextraordinary ones.

TIP #2:TELL YOURSTORY IN 3ACTS. The world’s mostcaptivating communicatorstypically rely on a three-actstructure. By structuring yourpresentation with a clearand compelling beginning,middle, and end, you’ll takeyour audience on anexciting journey the kindthat inspires action, sellsproducts, and fundsbusinesses.

TIP #3:A PICTURE ISWORTH 1000WORDS. Humans more easilylearn and recallinformation that ispresented aspictures than when thesame information ispresented in words. Images are powerful.Use them liberally.

TIP #4:EMOTIONSGET OURATTENTION. Make sure yourpresentation contentgoes beyond pure“facts.” Triggeringaudience emotion is aguaranteed way toincrease retention andimpact of your coremessage.

TIP #5:USE PLAINENGLISH. If you want to improve yourability to persuade anaudience, use simplelanguage, free of jargon.Make sure your keymessages are concrete andconsistent. And don’t forgetto use vivid metaphors oranalogies to providecontext and clarity aroundbig numbers and complexideas.

TIP #6:DITCH THEBULLETPOINTS. Researchers havedemonstrated time andtime again that text andbullet points are the leasteffective way to deliverimportant information.

TIP #7:REHEARSELIKE CRAZY.https://youtu.be/SnxNnJYziMY Rehearsing may bepainful. It’s definitelytime-consuming, butthere are no shortcuts toexcellence.

WHAT IF I WANT TO USE AVIDEO IN MY FINALPRESENTATION?

Your presentation is required to be exactly 5 minutes long It should contain exactly 20 slides automatically timed at 15seconds a piece.OR You have the option to include a video clip in your finalpresentation. If you choose to use a video, it should be no longer than oneminute. Your presentation must still be exactly 5 minutes long and yourslides must still be automatically timed at 15 seconds a piece Example: if you use a video clip that is 1 minute long, you will have 16other slides that are automatically timed at 15 seconds a piece. If youhave a video clip that is 30 seconds long, you will have 18 other slidesthat are automatically timed at 15 seconds a piece.

HOW WILL I BE GRADED?

YOUR FINAL PRESENTATION WILL BEGRADED IN THE FOLLOWING RUBRIC AREAS Presentation Introduction- Does your introduction include a captivating openingthat includes the inspiration for the project, an allusion to lesson learned and aroadmap of the presentation? Description of why you created the project Description of the project journey Explanation of your research Analysis of project success Documentation of growth as a learner, community member, or as a person Presentation Conclusion- includes a restatement of main takeaways and insightfullyarticulates the implications and significance of the project. Presentation organization Visual aids Presentation reflection

1. A description of your project, why you were interested in your topic, and why you chose your topic. 2. State your interest in the topic now. Are you still interested? Why or why not? 3. Share the before, during, and after of your