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It's funny how one can remember specific presentations based on their content and delivery. Unfortunately, I have been exposed to too many PowerPoint presentations where every little detail was crammed into a slide and every detail was expected to be remembered. We all know as learners and educators that this approach is a systemic problem that has been around for far too long. In my opinion, the education system is starting to move away from the mundane and challenge students to be creative.
Innovators like Steve Jobs are a great example of what a solid presenter should strive for. Since so many students in the class referenced him in their discussion posts, I decided to watch some of his Apple product unveilings. After specifically watching his presentation of the very first iPhone (2007), I looked for things that I liked about his presentation. Jobs' approach to presenting is my vision for what a great presentation is. Jobs is great to me for a couple of reasons... First, he is unrushed. Despite all of the information he has to cover, he speaks slowly and even repeats the important information in order to emphasize important points to the audience.
Second, Jobs keeps the presentation incredibly simple. Pictures of Apple products are the main focus and very few words describing the product are used, but they are the "right" choice of words. Jobs made sure that what he was describing Apple products for a range of audiences from the "tech guru" to the everyday Apple products user.
Lastly, Jobs was good at injecting some comedy to his presentations in order to keep the audience engaged. His playful demeanor and funny "one liners" made sure that the presentation never got too serious. He was able to break the mundane "business" talk and connect with people in a more personable manner. To me, unrushed, simple, and funny presentations are what makes a great overall presentation.
Innovators like Steve Jobs are a great example of what a solid presenter should strive for. Since so many students in the class referenced him in their discussion posts, I decided to watch some of his Apple product unveilings. After specifically watching his presentation of the very first iPhone (2007), I looked for things that I liked about his presentation. Jobs' approach to presenting is my vision for what a great presentation is. Jobs is great to me for a couple of reasons... First, he is unrushed. Despite all of the information he has to cover, he speaks slowly and even repeats the important information in order to emphasize important points to the audience.
Second, Jobs keeps the presentation incredibly simple. Pictures of Apple products are the main focus and very few words describing the product are used, but they are the "right" choice of words. Jobs made sure that what he was describing Apple products for a range of audiences from the "tech guru" to the everyday Apple products user.
Lastly, Jobs was good at injecting some comedy to his presentations in order to keep the audience engaged. His playful demeanor and funny "one liners" made sure that the presentation never got too serious. He was able to break the mundane "business" talk and connect with people in a more personable manner. To me, unrushed, simple, and funny presentations are what makes a great overall presentation.
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