Presentation skills
As a Professional Presentation Coach & Trainer (yes, I do wear many hats! 😄), I've been pondering a question that came up during the Q&A session at last week's "Sea Course Education - AI Lecture." It was an excellent question that deserved a
Presentation skills
Recently, a student asked me about "English presentation techniques." I had to clarify whether they meant teaching presentation skills in English or specifically techniques for giving presentations in English. This raised an interesting question: Are there special techniques unique to giving presentations in English? To be transparent, while
Techniques of Teaching
Dive into the "Small Group Discussion" method with our "Teaching Methods" series. Witness its power, especially in corporate training settings, through live demonstrations. We'll showcase real teaching scenarios and break them down step-by-step. Key takeaways: 1.Clear Topics: Display topics clearly and stay focused.
Techniques of Teaching
Last month in the "Professional Presentation Skills" course, Joe, who is of an introverted nature but often needs to present in front of others, also enrolled in this course. After the course ended, he wrote me a lengthy letter, discussing not only his learning experiences during the course
The Art of Gmaified Teaching
In a Train the Trainer session, a teacher asked me, "Should groups have team names during group activities? Should they have a team cheer? When everyone's present, should they all raise their hands and shout together? Should they encourage each other with hugs? " These are great
The Art of Gmaified Teaching
A classroom is filled with medical personnel, attentively listening to a lecture on medical law taking place at the front of the room. Speaking strictly, the definition of "medical routine" alone is highly specialized, let alone delving into the "legal judgment of medical routine". This field
游戏化教学
面对一群学测一阶刚放榜的高中生们,大家的心情受到了不小的冲击,也还没平复。如何能快速的透过一场演讲,让大家不止安心,还能受到启发……这对平常面对企业成人教学的我,真的是一种挑战啊!不过,看起来我做得还不错!因为有学生说"早上还带着没干的眼泪走进视听教室,最后是带着满足的微笑走出去"(引述学生的心得)。甚至有孩子在课后心得写下"您的这一句话给了我很大的动力与启发……能有机会听到您的演讲是一辈子的福气!"(心得公开留在 FB 在此,保证与成绩无关 XD)。像这样的学习,是如何创造的?我先来还原现场,逐步拆解,让大家知道:一场演讲的背后,我是怎么思考的。也许大家未来也有机会,面对不同的对象,创造出更精彩的演讲或课程。 换位思考、预期成果 在每一场课程或演讲前,我总是会先想象一下"如果我是坐在台下的学生,我在想什么?听完会有什么收获?"。如果能切换成这样的角度,对整个课程的目标思考会很有帮助。我想象回到我高中的时候,面对台上有一个中年大叔,要来对我们演讲,
The Art of Gmaified Teaching
Delivering a speech to recently announced high school students, who are still dealing with the emotions of their college entrance exam results, presents a significant challenge. How can we quickly deliver a speech that not only provides reassurance but also inspires them? As someone who usually delivers speech to adult
Techniques of Teaching
Should a class start exactly on time, even if attendance is low? This is a dilemma many trainers and educators face. While punctuality is a professional expectation, effective teaching requires a flexible approach. Let's explore the best strategy for starting class under different circumstances. Having worked as a
Presentation skills
Have you ever felt stuck when preparing a presentation? Many professionals face this challenge - they either don't know where to start or their content misses the mark with their audience. The solution lies in what I call the G.A.P. method. This simple yet powerful framework
The Art of Gmaified Teaching
Pre-reading Note: This paper has received the 2022 Best Paper Award from the journal and is the most downloaded paper of the year. The original research titled 'The Key Elements of Gamification in Corporate Training – The Delphi Method' is published in the SCI journal Entertainment Computing under the
Presentation skills
How do you ensure participants return on time after breaks? If you've ever struggled with late arrivals disrupting your sessions, you're not alone. Fortunately, with the right strategies, you can establish a punctuality culture without resorting to rigid enforcement. Previously, we discussed whether classes should start