Education and Engagement for Modern Times by Debra Mategrano

From baby-boomers to Gen Z, we have been accustomed to the traditional presentation set-up for far too long. Death by PowerPoint. What is that, you might ask? In short, it is poorly presented content stemming from presentation pitfalls such as ineffective visual aids, text-heavy PowerPoint slides and disengaging speakers. So, what can you do to help yourself avoid these content-killers from bombarding your own presentations? To answer that, we must first understand what has changed in the world of learning and engagement, and how understanding these changes can help you ensure your own content and messaging resonates with your unique audience.

 

WHAT HAS CHANGED?

Think about this: The mainstream personal home computer has only been around since the early 1990s. It’s crazy to think just how quickly things have evolved in a mere 30 years! Could you imagine yourself ever getting any work done on one of those bulky IBM ThinkPads or Microsoft 95 machines? And on a dial-up connection?! I shudder to even think about it. As modern-day smart-device users, we are spoiled in comparison with our sleek, lightweight 5G computers and their sidekick counterparts (smartphones, iPads, tablets etc.). They are fast. They are handy. They entertain us and they are addictive. This rapid evolution of personal technology has evolved the modern-day attendee. The way people want to learn has changed. Attention spans have lessened. Distractions now reside in the pockets of your audience. As presenters, how do we combat this modern roadblock?

 

CAPTURING YOUR AUDIENCE:

By understanding what makes a presentation memorable, a speaker compelling, and visual aids powerful, you can enhance your ability to captivate attendees at your next speaking engagement; be it in-person, or in the virtual arena. The Education and Engagement for Modern Times Professional Edge content was designed to provide speakers with the adequate tools to win over their audience. Pick up speaker tips to help bolster your comfort levels, hear insight on how to creatively promote a clear message throughout a presentation, and gain assistance on how to enhance your storytelling skills. No matter what generation you belong to, it’s important to remember, it is never too early nor too late to become a better presenter.

 

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