What Makes a Good Presentation?

The pseudonymous Tory Defoe turns in an exceptional article called "The Truth Is, You Gave a Lousy Talk" in the Careers section of the December 21st COHE talking about mistakes that he’s seen in presentations at conferences and workshops. If you’re someone who leads staff development, or presents at teacher conferences, you owe it to yourself to track down a copy or find someone with access to the website. What he says about using Power Point effectively and avoiding jargon is absolutely critical for helping your audience understand what you’re trying to communicate.