I have had to do two power point presentations that I can think of in the four and a half years I have been in college. So, the power point presentation assignment over our research paper is going to interesting to say the least. Because I am unfamiliar with power point and I am not technologically advantaged, I may have to take a couple of breathers or aspirin while I am putting together my presentation in order to maintain my sanity. I am not against technology nor do I feel it is inappropriate in the classroom since a person must know how to operate a computer on an average level in order to survive in modern society.
Besides not knowing a lot about operating and setting up a power point presentation, I am a bit uneasy about presenting in class. I tend to pay way to much attention to detail and over plan things which might get in the way of presenting the material in a way that will get the class involved. For instance, I might put too much information into a slide or in my lecture notes which will cause me to lose time, the attention of the class, and finally my nerves. It is good to have planning skills and apply them when needed, but not every aspect of life can be planned and written out to the last bullet point.
I hate powerpoint for a different reason. I've had to sit through so many presentation over the last decade for various jobs that I don't even like the word powerpoint. I've given a few presentations, but am FAR from an experienced presenter. Just do a trail run and practice once or twice the night before, and make good notes about everything you want to say for each slide. If you stick to your notes, you won't say too much or too little.
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