9.+Final+Presentation

Assignment:
You and your group are to give a "[|lightning talk]" for classmates. It is recommended that you have some supporting media, digital and print, to support your talk. Also, it is recommended that you consult the [|presentation dojo] for tips and pointers regarding giving presentations.

Introduction:
One of the most important aspects of the instructional design process is your ability to effectively describe the process you follow to design instruction. All teachers are instructional designers, not all have the skills and know how to be effective, however (e.g., "canned" curriculum). You have to be very good at selling your skills and "products" as an instructional designer - as an educator. This is good practice. We all have to sell, in one form or another, what our value is to the "company". Being able to do this well makes you marketable and helps you demonstrate your competitive edge. If I were to ask your team, "So what makes your product stand out from the rest?", what would your reply be? While your presentation does not have to address all of the following items, keep these in mind as you go through this final phase.

Important Questions:
What makes your skills stand out above and beyond your competitors? As an instructional designer (e.g., educator, trainer), you have skill sets which were acquired from this course and were applied to the final project you created. What is the process you followed. Certainly you may have adopted models to guide you, but what makes your project stand out. What can you bring to the table that others cannot. What new skills do you have that resulted from this course and how can you apply them to your teaching.

Documentation:
While much of your instructional design took place online and on the wikispace, you need to have some brochure, poster or other physical item you can take with you and share with others to assist in explaining what you do as an instructional designer (e.g., educator, trainer). The wikispace is a wonderful space to use to bring people to share your stuff. But, before the wiki, might be your brochure. Whether you think of yourself as one or not, you are a spokesman for your profession, your school, your classroom. Getting into the habit of condensing complex processes and projects down to a 1 page brochure is good practice, good sales, good instruction, good learning!

Mr. Rodgers as salesman.
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Billy Mays as Salesman ... This guy can sell anything!

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Nancy Duarte: The secret structure of great talks

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