The Effects of Poster Presentations and Class Presentations on Low-Proficiency Learners
Presentation assignments for second language speakers can take several forms, such as a traditional class presentation or a poster presentation. Poster presentations, which are given repeatedly to small groups, seem to have several advantages, including increased speaking opportunities, more interaction between the speaker and the audience, and less anxiety for the speaker. Video-recorded data, two recall tests, and learner surveys were used to test the hypothesis that poster presentations would lead to an increased rate of speaking, more vocabulary retention, and better affective effects.
Give Great Presentations: How to Speak Confidently and Make Your Point
This small, readable book helps you develop your presentation skills. Following the tips it suggests, you'll be able to confidently deliver eloquent speeches.
Presentation Patterns: Techniques for Crafting Better Presentations
Presentation Patterns is the first book on presentations that categorizes and organizes the building blocks (or patterns) that you’ll need to communicate effectively using presentation tools like Keynote and PowerPoint. Patterns are like the lower-level steps found inside recipes; they are the techniques you must master to be considered a master chef or master presenter. You can use the patterns in this book to construct your own recipes for different contexts, such as business meetings, technical demonstrations, scientific expositions, and keynotes, just to name a few.
*Interesting activities provide students with a solid foundation and develop their confidence. *All four skills are taught in a balanced approach. 'Let's Get Ready' can be used for review as well as for a warm-up for each unit. *Project activities that are useful for individual or group presentations are contained at the end of the book. Vocabulary gives students the words they need to talk about the things that interest them.
