Web 2.0 Presentation

Lower Suwannee River Fishing and Wildlife Presentation

Peer critiquing was extremely helpful in creating an effective presentation.  By critiquing others, it was easy to learn from others mistakes and strong points.  More importantly, it was important to critique my own presentation as I was completing it.

I believe there was a logical flow in my presentation.  I accomplished this by introducing the location first.  I then described different species of fish; I started with the redfish and black drum because they are in the family.  Then went on to describe the sheepshead that looks similar to the drum fish and then other wildlife that was seen.  Throughout the presentation, I tried to address questions I thought would come up.  The first question, “Do you like to get your line wet and enjoy the great outdoors?” grabbed the audience’s attention in less than 60 seconds.  I also accomplished this with the first photo.  That picture makes the audience wonder about what I will be talking about next.

Throughout my presentation, I avoided clutter by using simple phrases and one picture per slide.  I did have one slide that contained two pictures of a redfish.  This was done to help aid in comparison of the two fish.  Readability was ensured by using colors that easily contrast.  I believe my presentation was very consistent and error free.  I did not validate any claims that weren’t true.  All claims made were based on facts.  I made sure I said what had to be said before showing it.  My presentation was very concise and the topic was easily discernible by the audience.

I have learned a great deal of knowledge from creating this presentation that will help me in the business world.  Creating effective presentations is very important in business.  Business is now global and much of business will be done over the internet.  This presentation allowed me to exercise the use of Web 2.0 tools.  I have learned how to effectively use programs such as PowerPoint and integrate the presentation into Camtasia.  I then learned how to broadcast my presentation for all to see on YouTube.  The skills learned will surely impress managers and business partners in the future.