Basic presentation Skills and toolsLaajuus (3 cr)

Learning objectives

Upon completion of the course students:
• Understand key concepts for the creation of presentations
• Have command of the various software/online presentation options
• Can develop and give presentations in front of a live audience
• Are familiar with video presentations or CVs created by mobile phones

Contents

• Microsoft Office Word & Powerpoint
• Prezi and other online animation techniques
• Presentation one on one evaluations
• Tutorial about common fears of live presentations
• Basics of mobile phone video taping

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No previous studies needed and no binding connections to other courses.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Pre-testing

Lectures, in class and homework exercises and assignments, and video evaluations

Assessing one’s own learning is a compulsory part of the course.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

Grade 1
Participation in class and completion of final presentation.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

Grade 3
Active participation in class exercises and completion of final presentation according to some of the stated instructions.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

Grade 5
Above plus final presentation is performed in a confident, professional and convincing manner. The presentation’s content also demonstrates the student’s understanding of the topic and its presented in a way that keeps the audiences attention. Student has also completed a video CV ad has had a one on one evaluation of their presentation style.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is evaluated on a scale excellent (5), very good (4), good (3), satisfactory (2), fair (1), fail (0). The assessment criteria is presented on a scale 1 - 3 - 5.

Learning materials

All materials will be provided in the course

Further information

Presentations are developed and evaluated with a global audience in mind.