Tim Newfields
September 25 (Thursday) 19:30 – 20:30
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88172182886?pwd=zNGrfYjcklLn3yVwav8amstwbyXWl4.1
Meeting ID: 881 7218 2886 Passcode: 939534
ABSTRACT: Want to see students making more engaging presentations? This interactive presentation suggests ways to make their task-based presentations more engaging. After highlighting 9 frequent presentation mistakes, 6 tips are offered to make their presentations more engaging.
The pros and cons of having students working on team presentations are discussed. Also, how to scaffold the skills needed for a successful presentations will considered. Ways of creating and editing classroom presentations (and later, videos) will be suggested. This presentation concludes by considering project-based student incentives, examples of actual student presentations, and problems that can occur in group learning contexts.
BIO-PROFILE: Tim Newfields is retired teacher with over 35 years of experience teaching Japanese and Taiwanese university students how to make more engaging presentations. In his free time, he edits videos, many of which are online at www.tnewfields.info/videos.htm
LONG SUMMARY: Do your students’ presentations often fall flat? Are you yearning for a way to spark genuine investment and creativity in their group work? This session suggests some ways to guide students from mundane “slide shows” presenters to captivating collaborative video creators.
We’ll start by identifying some common presentation pitfalls, then suggest six practical tips to hone presentation skills. Starting with the pros and costs of using software like Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Keynote, the real magic will begin as we consider how to create engaging video content using tools such as Shotcut, ClipChamp, CapCut, and iMovie.
Over the course of two semesters, students gradually learn how to transform static slides into polished .MOV or .MPG videos. Sample student videos will be shared along with fresh ideas for collaborative project topics, and practical solutions for navigating typical group presentation hiccups. We’ll even provide some rubrics to simplify evaluation and encourage excellence.
KEYWORDS: presentation skills, video editing, group skills, computer aided learning