The Best Presentation I Have Ever Seen!

The best presentation I have ever seen was extremely easy for me to pick. It was a video shown to me in a sociology class. At first, I assumed it would be another boring video about the fundamentals or concepts of sociology. However, to my surprise, I immediately found this video very interesting and when it was shown to me for the second time this year, I obtained the same interest. Personally, I think if you can watch something over and over again and still be intrigued, then it is clearly set up and presented well. For example, take the programme 'Friends', a programme that is still being replayed on television 10 years later.

The presentation that I found to be so interesting, is by Sir Ken Robinson. It is a diagram formatted presentation approach to the changing education paradigms. Although we are unable to see Sir Ken Robinson in it, the video itself is unbelievably easy to understand and follow due to Sir ken Robinson's expression of tone. I found his tone of voice so convincing and easy to listen to. This significantly helped my understanding of education patterns, a main reason as to why I found this presentation to be so good and helpful.

What makes a good presentation?

Well according to the Academy of Art University (Academy Resource Centre), the key to the making of a good presentation is entirely up to the presenters skills.

1. Delivery: Things like a loud voice, variety in the voice, and a relaxed atmosphere are important when presenting, and Robinson effectively masters them.
2. Organisation: If the "concept and support is easy to follow" and the "information mixed with interesting examples and stories" (Academy Resource Centre), then it will be easily viewed by the audience. In this particular presentation, humour is brought into it which added interest for me.
3. The Presenters Enthusiam: If the presenter talks about the topic with passion and excitement, then the audience is going to become excited with him. Also, if interest is shown towards the audience, the audience will follow with the same attention.

Reference List:

Academy of Art University, Academy Resource Centre, Available at: http://arc.academyart.edu/esl/whatmakesgood.html [Accessed 25th Novemeber].

Robinson, K (2012), Image Derived from:   http://www.millersville.edu/education/EducationOnLocation.php [Accessed 3rd December].