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Duarte's techniques and my future story

 

As I prepare for my future story presentation next week, I found Nancy Duarte’s video (2011) interesting and look to incorporate the following five elements and attributes into my presentation.

Body language

I think that my body language will be one of the most important parts of my presentation. Human body language, as a nonverbal communication, including gestures and facial expressions, is actually often used to communicate in countless subtle and complex ways (Tai, 2014, p. 1205). Audiences look to a presenter and take in the global view, such as how I’m moving around with my body, speaking with my hands and the type of facial expressions I’m making.

Eye contact

Obviously, a presenter needs to look at the audience in order to connect with them. The eye contact doesn’t need to be constant, as nothing does, but it needs to be stated that it is important. The audience needs to understand I’m speaking to them and by looking at the audience, the presenter can make that needed connection.

Voice influx

If I want the audience to fall asleep very quickly, I should speak in a monotone voice. Otherwise, the way in which a presenter changes the pitch, volume and tone is important to emphasize key points throughout the presentation. I can either lull someone to sleep or invoke a feeling that has them on the edge of their seats.

Visual aids

Depending on the circumstances, visual aids can both help and harm a presentation. My presentation will use visual aids, because I want the audience to be engaged in the subject I’m talking about. It will be important for me to show the audience and not just tell them.

Comedy

I plan to spice up my presentation by adding a dose of comedy to the presentation. I don’t expect to have people laughing, but perhaps just enough chuckling to break the ice and allow the audience to settle in.

Duarte’s Techniques

In Duarte’s video (2011), I recognized her ability to use many of these techniques effectively. She kept the audience balanced between her body language, her eye contact, the visual aids on the screen, the influx in her voice and by getting the audience to laugh at specific moments during her presentation. I think she did a great job of engaging the audience and she deserved a well-rounded applause from the audience at the end.

References

Duarte, N. (2011, November). The secret structure of great talks. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/nancy_duarte_the_secret_structure_of_great_talks#t-1674

Tai, Y. (2014). The application of body language in english teaching. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 5(5), 1205-1209. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.libproxy.db.erau.edu/login?url=https://www-proquest-com.ezproxy.libproxy.db.erau.edu/docview/1561996995?accountid=27203

 

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