EDUTKTEW2301 - CME/CMLE - Educating with Impact: Practical Tips for Creating Engaging Presentations-Educational Activity 2

Educational Activity 2

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<strong>Educating with Impact: Practical Tips for Creating Engaging Presentations</strong> emphasizes transforming big-picture concepts and learning objectives into interactive, engaging presentations. The guide, presented by Theresa Tellier-Castellone, Danielle Fortuna, Kamran M. Mirza, and Aaron Odegard, outlines key strategies for educators.<br /><br /><strong>Learning Objectives:</strong><br />- Develop targeted learning objectives.<br />- Extract and create content from these objectives.<br />- Scaffold new content based on prerequisite knowledge.<br />- Use visual tools for enhanced learning.<br />- Implement interactive assessments to measure learning.<br /><br /><strong>Writing Effective Learning Objectives:</strong><br />Theresa Tellier-Castellone introduces Bloom's Taxonomy, encouraging objectives that range from basic knowledge recall to creating new work. Effective objectives should be measurable with appropriate action verbs like "compare" and "contrast."<br /><br /><strong>Lecture Building and Content Conversion:</strong><br />Danielle Fortuna elaborates on turning concepts into content, focusing on engagement, accessibility, and empowerment. She advises starting with objectives, using them to extract key concepts such as morphology, lifecycle, and clinical correlations. "Zooming out" is suggested to set a foundational understanding.<br /><br /><strong>Harnessing the Power of Visuals:</strong><br />Visuals enhance message delivery especially for abstract, complex content. Tips include:<br />- Avoid cluttered slides.<br />- Use large and clear fonts.<br />- Limit colors and avoid unnecessary animations.<br /><br /><strong>Assessment Tools:</strong><br />Aaron Odegard discusses the importance of continuous assessment:<br />- Pre-assessment to establish baseline knowledge.<br />- Midpoint assessments to ensure comprehension.<br />- Post-assessment for long-term achievement.<br /><br />Interactive tools like polls, quizzes, and gamification can enhance engagement. Post-assessment involves follow-up through emails, polls, and continuous interactive strategies.<br /><br />By adopting these structured approaches, educators can make their presentations more impactful and ensure learners achieve the desired educational outcomes.

Keywords

Engaging Presentations

Learning Objectives

Bloom's Taxonomy

Content Conversion

Visual Tools

Interactive Assessments

Theresa Tellier-Castellone

Danielle Fortuna

Aaron Odegard

Educational Strategies