Tips for Presentation Rehearsal
The world is bored of slides.!
Our brains are attracted to things that are new and unusual. If a speaker wants to grab an audience’s attention, and for the audience to remember their message, then they need to present their idea in a new and unusual way.
A unique prop is new and unusual. Using props instead of PowerPoint presents a huge range of opportunities for speakers to succeed.
But how can you incorporate a prop into your next presentation or speech? Here's a few quick ideas on how you can you use props to make your next presentation a success...
What is a presentation prop?
A presentation prop is any item or visual aid that you bring along to help illustrate or emphasise key points in your presentation.
Props can range from simple objects, like a product sample, to more elaborate materials, like models or interactive elements, that make your ideas more tangible and engaging for the audience.
Using props thoughtfully can add depth to your presentation, making concepts easier to understand, creating memorable moments, and adding a bit of visual interest that keeps your audience connected and attentive.
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How can you use props in a presentation?
To grab attention
To travel through time and space
To make the complex, simple
To make it memorable
To switch the focus
To get the audience engaged
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Great examples of props from famous presentations
There have been many great speeches and presentations that have made good use of props to enhance their message. Here are three engaging examples from TEDTalks; a human brain, mosquitoes and a blowtorch!
Bill Gates - Mosquitos, malaria and education
Speaking in February 2009, Bill Gates introduced his ideas for a new type of philanthropy. In his quest to bring the realities of malaria to life for his western audience, Bill released a mosquitoes into the auditorium (or did he?). A humours, thoughtful and insightful speech.
Ainissa Ramirez - Magical metals, how shape memory alloys work
At TED2012, Ainissa Ramirez used a blowtorch to straighten a piece of bent wire and illustrate atoms’ ability to rearrange. Shock, awe and wonder feature heavily in this fantastic presentation.
Jill Bolte Taylor - My stroke of insight
A real human brain! A real human brain on stage! Jill Bolte Taylor recounts her experience of having a stroke, and what she learned from it. Story and props combine to share the insight and the science. A masterclass in engaging public speaking.
