Lecture The Craft of The Lecture - 1

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Lecture This presentation will probably

involve audience discussion,
which will create action
The Craft of the Lecture items. Use PowerPoint to
keep track of these action
items during your
presentation
• In Slide Show, click on the

right mouse button
• Select “Meeting Minder”
• Select the “Action Items” tab
• Type in action items as they
come up
• Click OK to dismiss this box
This will automatically create

an Action Item slide at the
end of your presentation with
your points entered.
Agenda
• Connect with your students
• Show confidence
• Convince with your voice
• Keep their attention
• Control the pace
• Handle questions
• Make it enjoyable
• Minimize distractions
• Close to applause
Agenda
• Show confidence
©2014 Rule the Room: All rights reserved. Lecture: “The Craft of the Lecture” With Jason
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Connect With Your Students

• Get them to trust you
• Get them to believe you
• Get them to listen to you
Agenda
• Show confidence
Show Confidence
• Use confident language
• Speak in a confident voice
• Use your physical presence
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Avoid Terms of Uncertainty

Instead of Say
“Maybe I will talk about
that later.”
You know, I really hope to

do this.”
[In response to a question:]
“Well, it’s sort of like that…”
“I guess you could say that.”
“Let me give you an

example.”
Agenda
• Show confidence
Convince With Your Voice

• Choose your words wisely
• Master the use of pace, volume and inflection
• Practice your tone
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Remove Fillers at the Beginning

Instead of Say
“It’s a very important point,
and did you see the recent
article from yesterday?”
“Is everybody here? All
right, let’s get started.”
“The last step is to carry the
variable. Okay, are there
any questions?”
“This is good business. Now,
the important thing here is
revenue.”
“The schedule is wide open.
You know, we can be more
aggressive.”
Remove Fillers in the Middle

Instead of Say
“We have like a million
pounds.”
“That’s just, you know, how

it is.”
“You can buy, uh, lots of

things.”
Remove Multiple Fillers Strung

Together
Instead of Say
“And, it’s like, we need to
create more products now.”
“All right, so the next step

is imports.”
“And, you know, this is no
surprise,”
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Eliminate Words That Imply

Deception
Instead of Say
“Frankly, this improvement
is very helpful.”
“To tell you the truth, this

is a very effective step.”
“Your audience will never

respond to that.”
Find Alternatives to Negative Words

Instead of Say
“You’re on the right track,
but your staff still needs
more attention.”
“You’re doing a good job,
but you need to hit your
deadlines quicker.”
“You’re a good student;
however, you need to work
on your communication
skills.”
Find Alternatives to Controlling Words

Instead of Say
“Do not forget your
assignment.”
“Don’t go off track.”
“You really should think

about that.”
“When you’re trying to get

their attention, you should
try pausing.”
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Need of Students (How they need to feel?) Ways to satisfy need
Excite/Build Enthusiasm Inflections - Up ;

“This is going to be your first step while you’re working on Volume - Up ;
your project and it’s going to be where you’ll find at a Pace – Same or Up
glance information.”
Stress Importance Inflections – Up ;

• “This indicates to other students that you’re the leader Volume - Down ;
for this project.” Pace – Down
(Pause)
Distinguish/Callout Inflections:
“You only need to sign in once per quarter, but you should Up/Down Volume
log in and out every time you get up and sit down at the – Vary
computer.” Pace – Vary
Engage Inflections – Vary
“When you create your disposition, this automatically Pace – Pause or
updates the student status.” Vary
Volume - Vary
Need of Students (How they need to feel) Ways to satisfy need
Built Comfort Inflections – Deep &

“There are 3 ways to assign yourself to a new class. Write these Resonant
down…One, Right click assign me. Two, drag and drop the Volume - medium
name from the list. Three, use the join team button.” Pace – Even
Urgency Inflections - Down

“Make sure you click the student button when you’re done. All Volume - Vary
the nice work you’ve done getting the classes the way you want Pace - Vary
them will not go into action until you press student.”
Confidence/feel good success Inflections – Up and

“You want to become well acclimated with using these reports. then Down, Deep
<pause>. This will make you very fast at finding information voice
during your research <pause> and you won’t have to dive into Volume- moderate ;
the chart <pause> every time you need to know something. Pace - Pause
<pause>”
Steps To Practice Your Tone

1. Record and then transcribe one minute of your presentation.
2. Circle each key word and decide what effect you want.
3. Practice changing volume, pace and inflection in an
exaggerated way to get that feeling across.
4. Repeat the process with a second word, and then a third and
a fourth and so on.
5. When you’re all done, reread the paragraph.
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Agenda
• Show confidence
Keep Their Attention…
• Solve mysteries
• Ask the right questions
• Manage media impact
Ask Targeted Directionals (3/lesson)

When you want them to: Avoid saying this: Instead say:
Look on a certain page “I would go ahead and turn to “Turn to page 5 in your
p. 5 in your handout.” handout.”
Read a page “So, I want you to read the 2nd “Read the 2nd
paragraph on p. 3.” paragraph on p. 3.
Look at their screen “If you take a look at your “Look at your screen.”
screen.”
Look at your screen “If you wouldn’t mind, look up “Look up here.”
here so I can show you…”
Do something on their “And we’re going to open up “Open up that window.”
screen that window.”
Think about something “I’d like you to think about “Think about that.”
something.”
Discuss something “I want you to talk discuss that “Discuss that with your
with your neighbor.” neighbor.”
Write something down “Now, you can make a note that “Make a note that this
this will happen next week.” will happen next week.”
Highlight something “All right, a couple of things I “Highlight those two
want you to highlight. things.”
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Test for readability
• No strong/complex images behind the text

• At the same time, not only text (BO-ring!)
• Have good light/dark distinctions between the text
and the background
• Fonts: no smaller than 24 points
Helpful slide title goes here

• Don’t over-animate.
• Remember that when you reveal each bullet,
• You treat your audience like children
• By hiding the big picture from them.
• They’re grownups. Let them scan.
• Oh, and don’t put too much on a slide.
• Also, don’t pack too much text into a bullet. The slide should have
very brief notes to remind you what you want to say. If the bullet
is multiple sentences (or even one long one) you’re packing in too
much. Six words to a bullet is a good guideline. The slide should be
a framework for your content, not the entirety of your content.
• Don’t read the slide. Most attendees have mastered reading.
• I guess that’s all.
• Oh wait, no it’s not. Just kidding.
• See? Aren’t animations fun? I’m in control of you.
• And you can’t guess when this infernal slide will end.
Tips for Presenting

• Pace
• Nice to establish credibility and rapport
• Don't read slides
• How to create PowerPoint
3/25/2015
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Anthropology
• Definition-the science that deals with the
origins, physical and cultural development,
biological characteristics, and social customs
and beliefs of humankind.
• What we are talking about today- biological
characteristics
• Specifically evolution and variation results
• There are other factors that influence natural
and sociological environments.
Vary Your Norm To Create An Effect

Desired Effect Pace Volume Inflection
Build enthusiasm Even or slightly Up Up
and excitement faster
Stress importance Slower. Pause at Down Up
end of sentence
Contrast two ideas Varying Varying Up and then down
or things
Reengage the Varying: slow Up and down Up and then down
distracted down/speed up
Pause
Show urgency Varying Varying Down

Appear credible Pause Moderate, resonant Up and then down
and knowledgeable voice
Agenda
• Show confidence
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Control The Pace
• Create a timetable
• Direct the questions
• Adjust as you go
Say More With Less

Convert This:
“You’ll notice on the following page, page 21, we actually have a
picture of the key landmarks..as we mentioned, the landmarks have a
description type…what I create in my supervisor routine is going to
display here as a description type in the landmark. This is one place
where the description type is going to show up, in the landmark
survey.”
To This:
“Look at the picture on p. 21. (Pause) Do you see the landmark
survey? (Pause) That’s where the description type shows up.” (Pause)
Set A Question Boundary

• “There is a lot of material in this session, and you are going to
have a lot of questions. I will make sure you get answers to all
your questions.
– If it’s a question that’s part of the session, then I will
answer it right away.
– If it’s a question that will be answered later in the course, I
will let you know when that is coming up.
– Some questions I know will only apply to some people in
the room, and I’ll answer those at 4:30 today for anyone
who’s interested.”
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Agenda
• Show confidence
Handle Questions
• Field questions
• Respond to questions
• Conclude questions
Improving the Lecture: One Question at

a Time
• Has this ever happened to you?
Topic
Topic 1: Topic 2: Topic 3: Topic 4:
Topic 5: 6:
5 min 10 min 5 min 15 min
15 min 5 min
 Students start asking questions…

Topic 1: Topic 2: Topic 3: Topic 4: Topic 5: Topic 6:
7 min 13 min 9 min 22 min 23 min 12 min
 Ifthe curriculum allows for question time, why

does this happen?…
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Ask yourself…
Questions Out of
Scope
Answers I Answers I
Know Don’t Know
Lesson 1: Lesson 2: Lesson 3: Lesson 4: Lesson 5: Lesson 6:

7 min 13 min 9 min 22 min 23 min 12 min
What if you asked…
Answers I Don’t
Know
Questions Questions
in Scope (includes
Out of
“Back Pockets”) Scope
Respond to questions
Step 1: Paraphrase Throughout all of the following,
maintain a neutral/calm tone; stand
• “Sounds like you’re asking…is that right?” still with hands to sides; look at asker.
Step 2: Thank the asker
• “Thanks for bringing that up.”
Step 3: Handle the question
Give a good answer
– “Did everybody hear that question?”; Answer question
Say “I don’t know”
– “I have a few thoughts on that, but I want to make sure I get you the exact
answer you’re looking for. Go ahead and write that down.” …I’ll have an
answer for you by the end of the session.”
Postpone the question
– “Go ahead and write that down. (You write it down also) Let’s talk about that
at 4:30 for you & anyone else who would like to join us.”
Step 4: Show you met the need
• “Does that sound ok?” (if you didn’t answer it)
• “Does that answer your question?” (if you did answer it)
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Agenda
• Show confidence
Make It Enjoyable
• Make them feel safe

• Make them feel good
• Make them laugh
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www.presentationpersonality.com
www.presentationpersonality.com
Make Them Feel Good
Fascinate Inspire
•Empathetic Research •Empathetic Stories
Energize Perform
•Empathetic Pep Talks •Empathetic Modeling
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Make Them Laugh
Fascinate Inspire
•Interesting Trivia •Humorous Stories
Energize Perform
•Funny Groaners • Requested Performances
Agenda
• Show confidence
Minimize Distractions
• Stop interruptions
• Handle negativity
• Manage inattention
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Handle Disruptions & Negativity

Audience Characteristics Likely Goal Steps to Manage
Member
Talk Hogs Interrupts presentation by Attention, •Reward the positives

(Experts, jumping in with questions, Power •Show caring non-verbals
Know-it-alls, comments, conversations •Draw on “real” knowledge
Inter - at inappropriate times •Redirect with rewards
personals)
Distracted Not paying attention & Avoid •Show “what’s in it for me”
Inefficients then sharing unrelated, discourage •Ask engaging questions
unproductive comments –ment •Assign a role
Fault Finders Intent on pushing their Power •Establish ground rules
(Gripers, own agenda; expresses •Use a parking lot
Hecklers, concern; red light many •Turn the issue back to them
Complainers) points; “Yeah but…” •Avoid enabling
Resenters Feel like a prisoner; rude Revenge •Sidestep power struggles
or insulting; emotions •Look “under the water”
prevent constructive •Re-establish relationship
dialogue & learning •Use logical consequences
Agenda
• Show confidence
Close To Applause
• Show it was worth their while
• Address any remaining questions
• Part with warm closing words
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Agenda
• Show confidence
www.RuletheRoom.com
Thank You!
Jason Teteak
Jason@RuletheRoom.com
Teteak

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Lecture This presentation will probably

• In Slide Show, click on the

This will automatically create

Connect With Your Students

Avoid Terms of Uncertainty

You know, I really hope to

“I guess you could say that.”

“Let me give you an

Convince With Your Voice

Remove Fillers at the Beginning

Remove Fillers in the Middle

“That’s just, you know, how

“You can buy, uh, lots of

Remove Multiple Fillers Strung

“All right, so the next step

Eliminate Words That Imply

“To tell you the truth, this

“Your audience will never

Find Alternatives to Negative Words

Find Alternatives to Controlling Words

“Don’t go off track.”

“You really should think

“When you’re trying to get

Need of Students (How they need to feel?) Ways to satisfy need

Excite/Build Enthusiasm Inflections - Up ;

Stress Importance Inflections – Up ;

Need of Students (How they need to feel) Ways to satisfy need

Built Comfort Inflections – Deep &

Urgency Inflections - Down

Confidence/feel good success Inflections – Up and

Steps To Practice Your Tone

Keep Their Attention…

Ask Targeted Directionals (3/lesson)

Test for readability

• No strong/complex images behind the text

Helpful slide title goes here

Tips for Presenting

Vary Your Norm To Create An Effect

Show urgency Varying Varying Down

Control The Pace

Say More With Less

Set A Question Boundary

Improving the Lecture: One Question at

• Has this ever happened to you?

 Students start asking questions…

 Ifthe curriculum allows for question time, why

Lesson 1: Lesson 2: Lesson 3: Lesson 4: Lesson 5: Lesson 6:

What if you asked…

• Make them feel safe

Make Them Feel Good

Make Them Laugh

Handle Disruptions & Negativity

Talk Hogs Interrupts presentation by Attention, •Reward the positives

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