How To Create Engaging Presentations (Basic Level)
Learn to create dynamic presentations and engaging content for online classes. Discover key techniques to capture students' attention and enhance their learning experience. Let's get started!
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Knowledge tags
Communication
Student Engagement
Student motivation
Distance learning
Education for All
Digital Education
Digital literacy
Presentation Skills
Pedagogy
Technology
e-Learning
Online learning
Gamification
Learning Objectives
Online Learning
IT Management
Teaching tools
Exercise tags
Prior Understanding
Summarizing
Sharing
Defining
Debating
Multiple Choice Quiz
Morning journal
Presenting
Reflecting
Adaptive Quiz - Repeat Format
Check-in journal
Giving feedback
Course Description
Let’s be honest! Remote teaching involves a LOT of presentations. Presentations that may be more or less engaging for the participants. Presentations are one of the most used resources when it comes to remote learning. How can we make them effective and engaging? In this course, you’ll master the art of creating engaging presentations that capture students' attention and enhance their learning experience. "How to create engaging presentations" is your comprehensive guide to designing compelling content that keeps students focused and motivated. We’ll explore essential techniques, blending best practices and innovative strategies, to transform your presentations into dynamic learning tools. Whether your goal is to improve student engagement or refine your online teaching approach, this course will equip you with the skills to make your lessons more impactful. What you'll learn: Unit 1 – The do’s and don’ts of effective presentations. Unit 2 – Understanding how engaging content influences student focus. Unit 3 – Leveraging AI to enhance presentation design and interactivity. Join us on this transformative journey to create presentations that truly make a difference. Let’s begin!
Units

Unit 1 What do I need to think about when I create presentations?
Welcome to this unit! Creating impactful content isn’t just about sharing information—it’s about designing experiences that capture attention and enhance learning. In this section, we’ll explore how to structure effective presentations that keep students engaged. We’ll start by analyzing the key aspects to consider when developing educational content. Presentations are a great tool for delivering knowledge, but making them engaging is essential to ensure students stay focused. As part of this process, we’ll also review the do’s and don’ts of effective presentations to help you avoid common pitfalls and apply best practices. The learning goal for this unit is: - Understand the basics of effective presentations. Mastering these strategies will help you create more dynamic and engaging materials. Let’s get started! Head to the materials section to continue.
Unit 2 How can engaging content help my class?
Welcome to Module 2! Engaging students in a physical classroom relies on direct interaction, body language, and dynamic discussions. However, in remote learning, educators need extra visual aids and digital tools to maintain student attention and participation. This unit will help you adapt your teaching skills to virtual environments, ensuring your lessons remain interactive and effective. We’ll start by exploring how to transfer key classroom engagement techniques to online settings, leveraging storytelling, visuals, and interactive elements to keep students focused. Finally, we’ll guide you through a new version of PowerPoint that includes advanced features designed to make live teaching more interactive and immersive. You’ll discover how to integrate these tools seamlessly into your lessons for a more dynamic learning experience. The Learning Goals for this unit are: - Apply strategies to enhance student engagement in class through presentations. - Leverage PowerPoint’s advanced features to improve live online teaching. Mastering these techniques will help you transform your virtual lessons into compelling learning experiences. Ready to begin? Head to the materials section to get started!
Unit 3 Let’s make an engaging presentation
Welcome to this unit! Creating impactful content isn’t just about sharing information—it’s about designing experiences that capture attention and enhance learning. In this section, we’ll explore how to use artificial intelligence to structure effective presentations that keep students engaged. We’ll start by analyzing the key aspects to consider when developing educational content with AI tools. Presentations are a great tool for delivering knowledge, but making them interactive and innovative is essential to improve the learning experience. The learning goal for this unit is: - Understand the fundamentals of effective presentations with the support of artificial intelligence. Mastering these strategies will allow you to create more dynamic, personalized, and engaging materials. Let’s get started! Head to the materials section to continue.
Unit 4 Certification
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