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Whether delivering a presentation at an academic conference or giving a lecture, polished delivery skills can mean the difference between an effective presentation/lecture and an ineffective one. Following are some delivery tips to help you.

The following best practices for creating PowerPoint presentations were compiled from Kapterev, Delwiche & Ananthanarayanan, and the University of Western Ontario’s “PowerPoint Primer." 

The tools described below – Empathy Maps, Learner Personas, and Learner Journey Maps – can help you get a better sense of your learners’ lived experience.

While we often think of exams as a way to test students’ comprehension of material, exams can serve more than one purpose.

Whether delivering a presentation at an academic conference or giving a lecture, preparation is critical to a successful presentation

Prezi is a “pan and zoom” tool, which means that it allows you to create a multi-item presentation that your audience can explore either according to a pre-determined path or in whatever sequence they prefer

Critical thinking is a high priority outcome of higher education – critical thinking skills are crucial

Classroom participation is a feature of many course designs

Effective question strategies capture students' attention, foster student involvement, and facilitate a positive, active learning environment

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