Preparing for a Presentation at an International Conference (on Zoom too!)

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Session 1: The Art of Presenting at a (Virtual?) Conference

• Main features of virtual presentation vs. in-person presentation
• Formats of Virtual Presentations: Recorded vs. Live
• How to build clear, short, engaging slides
• The art and components of preparation before a (virtual) conference presentation
• Engaging your audience in a time pressured setting

Session 2: Tips and Tools for Engaging Your Audience and Inviting Participation (Advanced)

• Quick Zoom Panel Refresher: Breakout Rooms, Polls, Screen Sharing, Chat, White Board
• How to use triggers: Music, Video, Images
• Case study of best practices using participant samples
• How to use multimedia (audio/video) seamlessly and effectively to enhance your session
• Creating the perfect slide deck: How to use graphics, text, interactive tools
• Creating segments in a session to engage your audience and keep their attention

Assignment: Participants will use develop a sample use of one of the tools