Giving Presentations OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Basic Skills Course by The Open University on Giving a Presentation
Through activities and exercises, students taking The Open University's free course 'Giving Presentations' can examine their own strengths and weaknesses regarding presentations, acquire some skills that are helpful to make presentations effective and develop strategies for utilizing those skills. This course would be of use to anyone who faces the task of giving presentations at work or in school.
Giving Presentations: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Giving Presentations: Course Description
Presentations usually involve an individual speaking to one or more persons to convey information or make a point. 'Giving Presentations' can help students (or others) to gain skills that can greatly enhance the quality of any presentations they might need to give. This free course is designed to create a framework in which students can learn what makes a good presentation. The emphasis is on preparation and planning. Things to consider when planning a presentation include purpose, audience and location. The course, which is comprised of readings, checklists and activities, also gives attention to the structure of the presentation, which should include an introduction, main body and visual aids. Some other key elements of a presentation are appropriate timing, appearance that the speaker has practiced the talk beforehand and has an understanding of the topic, clear argument or story within the text, as well as an evident beginning, middle and end.
The readings, activities and checklists are all free online. If you'd like to take this course visit the presentations course page.
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