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About this course
What you’ll learn
This TEDxUGA seminar is an 8-hour, in-person course. It is the first session in the three-part High Impact Presentations Certificate series offered by the UGA Center for Continuing Education in partnership with the Grady College’s New Media Institute.
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Understand the principles of effective presentations and the importance of audience connection.
- Be a better presenter by analyzing content strategies that create memorable and impactful messages.
- Develop the ability to combine and balance analytical, emotional, and visual elements to convey ideas and messages clearly and persuasively.
- Use contrast and structure strategically to maintain engagement, highlight key messages, and guide audiences through the content.
- Apply practical methods to create presentations that inform, entertain, and persuade through intentional content and delivery.
- Organize presentations with a clear structure to guide the audience through the content, ensure messages flow logically, and leave a lasting impact.
Session Outline:
The Goal of a Presentation: Lecture, Activity and Discussion
- Presentation Spectrum
- Identify Entertain, Persuade, Inform
Generate Ideas and Idea Statements: Lecture, Activity and Discussion
- Identify Unique Point of View and What’s at Stake
- Write an Idea Statement
Establish a Connection: Lecture, Activity and Discussion
- Creating a Connection
- Hero and Mentor Relationship
Find a Balance: Lecture, Activity and Discussion
- Identify Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Develop Messages and Gather Content: Lecture, Activity and Discussion
- Develop Presentation Outline
Create Contrast: Lecture, Activity and Discussion
- Identifying Contrast in Perspective, Content and Delivery
Apply Structure: Lecture, Activity and Discussion
- Structure Outline
STAR Moments: Lecture, Activity and Discussion
- Identify STAR Moments
Make it Resonate: Lecture, Activity and Discussion
- Identify Jargon, Darlings, and Care Statement
Visual Content: Lecture and Discussion
- Visual Critique
Rehearse and Evaluate: Lecture
Who should attend?
- Professionals who give presentations in any setting. This includes business leaders, educators, facilitators, community organizers, and more.
- Anyone wanting to elevate their presentation skills with practical, easy-to-apply best practices and tips.
- Individuals who already have a presentation prepared and want a supportive, low-pressure environment to practice, refine, and get constructive feedback.
- People looking to build confidence in public speaking and strengthen their communication style in front of an audience.
Continuing Education Information
Students will be awarded .80 Continuing Education Units (CEUs (Opens in a new window)) upon successfully completing the seminar. A University of Georgia Certificate of Program Completion and 2.4 CEUs will be awarded to those who successfully complete the three seminars for High Impact Presentations Certificate series.
Requirements & policies
Location
University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus
2530 Sever Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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Completion Requirements
To receive the Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and the Certificate of Program Completion where applicable, participants must:
- Attend 100% of the session(s)
- Participate in, and complete, all session(s) learning activities
People
Instructors
Isabella Martinez is the Events Coordinator for the New Media Institute and the Curator for TEDxUGA. She earned both her Master of Arts in Emerging Media and her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. As Curator for TEDxUGA, Isa has led presenter preparation efforts for 3 main stage events with 25 speakers. In her role, Isa also teaches a split-level elective course that prepares students to become stronger presenters by studying the art and science of storytelling. View LinkedIn profile. (Opens in a new window)
As Director of UGA’s New Media Institute, Megan Ward teaches a variety of courses for the New Media Certificate, Emerging Media Masters, Office of Student Success and Achievement, and the Graduate School. Her teaching specialty focuses on harnessing the power of presentations to engage and transform audiences. As TEDxUGA Licensee, Megan has served as the driving force behind all things TED on campus since 2013. Megan leads all organization and curation efforts for the annual TEDxUGA event each spring and also consults for TEDxJNJ. To date, Megan has produced more than 15 TEDx events with 150+ presenters and a combined viewership of over 7 million. View LinkedIn profile. (Opens in a new window)
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