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Comments on Class Presentations. Slides not too much information; break up busy slides not so little (important concepts should not be hidden in the notes behind the slides). Comments on Class Presentations. Questions & Answers: Stop and ask if there are questions
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Comments on Class Presentations • Slides • not too much information; break up busy slides • not so little (important concepts should not be hidden in the notes behind the slides).
Comments on Class Presentations • Questions & Answers: • Stop and ask if there are questions • especially in transitions from concept to concept. • Come up with questions to generate some discussion • put them explicitly in the presentation • helps you remember to stop, and helps audience to focus
Comments on Class Presentations • Questions & Answers: • Anticipate questions and discussion • may result in going over your allotted time • This mean you must have back up plans • select portions of the presentation or specific slides that can be skipped if necessary
Comments on Class Presentations • Use of Analogies and Examples: • Simple, examples or analogies are extremely important to aid understanding of complex concepts • but they should be supplemented with realistic examples that illustrate the complexities as well as the basic concepts • Use the following model: concept simple analogy realistic example concept+
Comments on Class Presentations • Use of Analogies and Examples: • When presenting abstracts concepts or definitions • try to come up with your own supplementary examples • especially from a paper or academic source