To perform at their very best on the day, presenters should deliver their presentation at least once as if they were presenting it to a live audience. Practice is important for a number of reasons:
1. it instils confidence in the presenter
2. it provides a 'testing ground' for the visual aids
3. if presenting in a team, transitions from one speaker to the next can be practised
4. it will reveal if the presentation will fit into the time allowed.
You can practise by audio/video recording your presentation using your mobile phones and listen/watch it besides getting other members to comment on your presentation.
Friday, 4 May 2012
Presentation skills (9)
Visual aids
They provide a useful complement to most presentations for they:
1. can be used to reinforce what is being said;
2. can help maintain audience interest and concentration;
3. can be used to illustrate concepts that are difficult to explain; and
4. are useful prompt for the presenter.
When preparing visual aids
1. make sure the slides are not too clustered; use large fonts (24 points recommended)
2. include a maximum of seven points per slide
3. make use of diagrams or graphics where possible, rather than using a lot of text
4. if using diagrams or graphs, keep them simple and uncluttered
5. use colour but sparingly and appropriately (not more than 3-4 different colours on the one slide). Choose foreground/background colour combinations that allow any text to be easily read by the audience
They provide a useful complement to most presentations for they:
1. can be used to reinforce what is being said;
2. can help maintain audience interest and concentration;
3. can be used to illustrate concepts that are difficult to explain; and
4. are useful prompt for the presenter.
When preparing visual aids
1. make sure the slides are not too clustered; use large fonts (24 points recommended)
2. include a maximum of seven points per slide
3. make use of diagrams or graphics where possible, rather than using a lot of text
4. if using diagrams or graphs, keep them simple and uncluttered
5. use colour but sparingly and appropriately (not more than 3-4 different colours on the one slide). Choose foreground/background colour combinations that allow any text to be easily read by the audience
Presentation skills (8)
Structure of presentation
The structure of oral presentations is made up of an introduction, a body and a conclusion. The main purpose of the introduction is for the speaker to introduce him- or herself to establish a rapport with the audience and to introduce the main points that will be covered in the body of the presentation.
The conclusion is to summarise and re-emphasise the main points of the presentation.
The body of the presentation consists of signposts of all the main points to be covered during the presentation. It is also worth notifying simple analogies to help conveying an idea or message effectively to the audience.
The structure of oral presentations is made up of an introduction, a body and a conclusion. The main purpose of the introduction is for the speaker to introduce him- or herself to establish a rapport with the audience and to introduce the main points that will be covered in the body of the presentation.
The conclusion is to summarise and re-emphasise the main points of the presentation.
The body of the presentation consists of signposts of all the main points to be covered during the presentation. It is also worth notifying simple analogies to help conveying an idea or message effectively to the audience.
Presentation skills (7)
Conducting a survey
To conduct a survey in your community, follow these steps:
1. As a group, write a hypothesis predicting what your survey will find.
2. Plan and practise the questions that you will ask people. Practise using the correct question intonation.
3. When you ask your questions, be sure to ask each respondent to participate politely. As an example, "Would you help me with a project for my English course by answering a few questions?"
4. Record each respondent's answers from the survey in a chart.
5. Make a master chart that shows the total answers that everyone received, and prepare an analysis of the results.
6. Determine whether your hypothesis was supported. Remember that it is not bad if your hypothesis is not supported.
To conduct a survey in your community, follow these steps:
1. As a group, write a hypothesis predicting what your survey will find.
2. Plan and practise the questions that you will ask people. Practise using the correct question intonation.
3. When you ask your questions, be sure to ask each respondent to participate politely. As an example, "Would you help me with a project for my English course by answering a few questions?"
4. Record each respondent's answers from the survey in a chart.
5. Make a master chart that shows the total answers that everyone received, and prepare an analysis of the results.
6. Determine whether your hypothesis was supported. Remember that it is not bad if your hypothesis is not supported.
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For good powerpoint slides, click on the link below:
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Thursday, 3 May 2012
Presentation skills (5)
Conducting a survey
A survey is used to learn the opinions of a large group of people in a short amount of time. By doing this survey you are also practising your speaking and listening skills. Here are some tips to help you:
1. Narrow your topic instead of a broad one. As an example, "How many Malaysian students believe in the use of mobile phones as a learning tool?", the narrow topic is "Do Malaysian students believe in the use of mobile phones as a learning tool?".
2. Develop a hypothesis. As an example, UPM students use mobile phones to learn English course.
3. Decide the group of people you will survey.
4. Ask closed-ended questions such as yes/no questions and who, what, when, and where questions.
A survey is used to learn the opinions of a large group of people in a short amount of time. By doing this survey you are also practising your speaking and listening skills. Here are some tips to help you:
1. Narrow your topic instead of a broad one. As an example, "How many Malaysian students believe in the use of mobile phones as a learning tool?", the narrow topic is "Do Malaysian students believe in the use of mobile phones as a learning tool?".
2. Develop a hypothesis. As an example, UPM students use mobile phones to learn English course.
3. Decide the group of people you will survey.
4. Ask closed-ended questions such as yes/no questions and who, what, when, and where questions.
Presentation Skills (4)
Organising information
People will understand your presentation better if you organise your ideas. Follow these steps:
1. Tell your listeners your main point or idea.
2. Introduce a supporting point, and elaborate on this point before stating the next supporting point.
3. Explain the next supporting point with related information and ideas.
4. When you have stated all your points, restate your main point or idea.
You can use notes or an outline to organise your ideas in this manner. Then practice with an audio/visual recorder of your mobile phones. Listen to it to see if your ideas are organised according to the steps given above.
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
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Job interview (15)
Every interview is different, but some questions are very common.
1. What motivates you in a job?
2. What are your five biggest accomplishments?
3. What goals have you set for yourself?
4. Describe your ideal picture of success.
5. Describe your personality.
6. Describe your work habits.
7. What are your strengths?
8. What are your weaknesses?
1. What motivates you in a job?
2. What are your five biggest accomplishments?
3. What goals have you set for yourself?
4. Describe your ideal picture of success.
5. Describe your personality.
6. Describe your work habits.
7. What are your strengths?
8. What are your weaknesses?
Job interview (14)
Identifying what interviewers want
1. Find an advertisement for a job from any media.
2. Study the advertisement and think about what this employer would want to know about a potential employee.
What do employers want to know about an employee?
3. Practice your interviewing skills with your group members. You might want to video record your interviews so that you can evaluate your interviewing skills.
1. Find an advertisement for a job from any media.
2. Study the advertisement and think about what this employer would want to know about a potential employee.
What do employers want to know about an employee?
3. Practice your interviewing skills with your group members. You might want to video record your interviews so that you can evaluate your interviewing skills.
Job interview (13)
Tips for answering interview questions
1. Listen carefully to the questions. Make sure you understand exactly what the interviewer is asking.
2. Before giving your answer, give yourself a moment to think. In your mind organise your thoughts and ideas. Begin by restating or rephrasing the question to introduce your answer.
Q: What do you think is the most important quality or skill to have today if you are looking for a job in education?
R: Hmm, that's an interesting question. I think the most important quality or skill for educators today is ..
3. Give as many specific facts and examples as possible in your answer.
Q: Do you have experience working with children?
R: Yes, I've been working with children ages three to six for the past three years at ABC Kiddy Centre. I was responsible for organising their reading hours, special activities..I also coordinated their day trips to the library and the local park. I really loved this experience.
4. Be positive! Avoid negative statements such as "I can't", "that's a difficult question", and "I don't know". Try using the intonation strategies that you learned in class to express enthusiasm in your answers.
1. Listen carefully to the questions. Make sure you understand exactly what the interviewer is asking.
2. Before giving your answer, give yourself a moment to think. In your mind organise your thoughts and ideas. Begin by restating or rephrasing the question to introduce your answer.
Q: What do you think is the most important quality or skill to have today if you are looking for a job in education?
R: Hmm, that's an interesting question. I think the most important quality or skill for educators today is ..
3. Give as many specific facts and examples as possible in your answer.
Q: Do you have experience working with children?
R: Yes, I've been working with children ages three to six for the past three years at ABC Kiddy Centre. I was responsible for organising their reading hours, special activities..I also coordinated their day trips to the library and the local park. I really loved this experience.
4. Be positive! Avoid negative statements such as "I can't", "that's a difficult question", and "I don't know". Try using the intonation strategies that you learned in class to express enthusiasm in your answers.
Type 4
Opinion questions
Interviewee is expected to give an opinion about or to critiques something. The questions include:
What do you believe about..?
What is your opinion about..?
Interviewee is expected to give an opinion about or to critiques something. The questions include:
What do you believe about..?
What is your opinion about..?
Type 3
Creative questions
Interviewee will use creative thinking, logic, and problem-solving skills in his or her answer. Example of questions include:
What would you do if..?
What would happen if..?
How do you imagine this would affect..?
Interviewee will use creative thinking, logic, and problem-solving skills in his or her answer. Example of questions include:
What would you do if..?
What would happen if..?
How do you imagine this would affect..?
Type 2
Explanation or Comparison questions
Interviewee is required to give examples or or compare or contrast the information in their answer. Example of questions:
Can you give an example of ..?
Can you explain what you mean by ..?
can you contrast with..?
Can you compare that to..?
Interviewee is required to give examples or or compare or contrast the information in their answer. Example of questions:
Can you give an example of ..?
Can you explain what you mean by ..?
can you contrast with..?
Can you compare that to..?
Type 1
Knowledge or Experience questions
For interviewee to recall information that he or she has learned or experienced. Questions begin with what, where, who, when, why, and how.
For interviewee to recall information that he or she has learned or experienced. Questions begin with what, where, who, when, why, and how.
Job interview (12)
A job interview is a platform for an employer to evaluate potential employee for prospective employment in his company, organization, or firm. The aim of the job interview is to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the role.
The bulk of the job interview will entail the interviewers asking the candidate questions about his or her job history, personality, work style and other factors relevant to the job. For instance, a common interview question is "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" similarly, at the end of the interview the candidate is usually given a chance to ask any questions These questions are strongly encouraged since they allow the interviewee to acquire more information about the job and the company, but they can also demonstrate the candidate's strong interest in them.
Interviewers will prepare several types of questions to ask interviewees: (refer to Types 1-4). Remember, when you are the interviewee your responses should be persuasive.
The bulk of the job interview will entail the interviewers asking the candidate questions about his or her job history, personality, work style and other factors relevant to the job. For instance, a common interview question is "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" similarly, at the end of the interview the candidate is usually given a chance to ask any questions These questions are strongly encouraged since they allow the interviewee to acquire more information about the job and the company, but they can also demonstrate the candidate's strong interest in them.
Interviewers will prepare several types of questions to ask interviewees: (refer to Types 1-4). Remember, when you are the interviewee your responses should be persuasive.
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Transition signals
Relevant for conversation role play, interview and oral presentation
http://unienglish.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/S_presentations2.pdf
http://unienglish.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/S_presentations2.pdf
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Monday, 2 April 2012
Sunday, 1 April 2012
Job interview (9)
Interview questions to ask employers
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest2.htm
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest2.htm
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Job interview (7)
How can I improve my responses
http://www.ehow.com/how_10000171_improve-answers-interview-questions.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_10000171_improve-answers-interview-questions.html
Job interview (5)
Summary of a job interview
http://www.nvcc.edu/home/aeldridge/communication/modalities/interviewing.htm
http://www.nvcc.edu/home/aeldridge/communication/modalities/interviewing.htm
Job interview (4)
Interviewee..Questions I can ask
http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/interview-advice/41-questions-to-ask-at-a-job-interview/
http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/interview-advice/41-questions-to-ask-at-a-job-interview/
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
AhlanWaSahlan / Welcome
Learning is fun!
It depends on you. Learning is a journey and only YOU can put a full stop to it. If you enjoy learning, your learning resources can be from any media. If you are preparing for your future and you know you want the journey to be with no distraction, then you will be learning anywhere you are at any time.
Let's learn more..
It depends on you. Learning is a journey and only YOU can put a full stop to it. If you enjoy learning, your learning resources can be from any media. If you are preparing for your future and you know you want the journey to be with no distraction, then you will be learning anywhere you are at any time.
Let's learn more..
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