engagementtips

Tips for Keeping a School VC Presentation Session Interactive and Engaging
 * Questions help to add interactivity and engagement
 * Anticipate student questions
 * Schedule time for students to ask questions frequently throughout the presentation
 * Ask questions of your own to students
 * E.g. “Why do you think…”, (thinking questions) “Does anybody remember…” (recall questions)
 * Use ‘multiple’ media whenever possible
 * Visuals such as PowerPoint, pictures, short movie clips (a couple minutes long or less for each clip), sounds/music, props for the kids to look at
 * Avoid the ‘talking head’ syndrome
 * Never speak uninterrupted for more than 2-3 minutes maximum without adding in other interactive elements
 * Plan for things the students can do during your presentation
 * E.g. breakout partner or small group discussions, tasks they can complete for a few minutes part way through the presentation, things the students can share with you such as their own work or projects they have done
 * Be as animated with your speech and body language as you are comfortable being
 * Bits of humor interspersed throughout the presentation are helpful