Many times we attend boring presentations that drag on and on, our attention span is lost within the first five minutes of a boring lecture. Well, that’s exactly what our students’ feel as well. So why not make our presentations interesting, humorous, and more importantly - FUN!
According to a recent issue of The Total Communicator, using humor can break the ice for both the speaker and the audience, but one must remember to use it appropriately and that it is relevant to the topic at hand. As a speaker you must be prepared for any turn of events your presentation may take. Burmark explains (pg. 100) that by connecting humor to content, more people will learn.
As a classroom teacher, I can imagine a few ways to make my presentations fun. I am already thinking of ideas in presenting the communication through technology lesson by making one of those paper cup phones, as well as using pictures of Alexander Graham Bell and other cartoons, and maybe throw in a few silly telephone jokes. This kind of presentation seems like it will be a fun learning lesson for my students.
Burmark, L. (2011). They Snooze You Lose: The educator’s guide to successful presentations. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass
The Total Communicator. (2004) Presentation skills: Using Humor Effectively. II, (2) Retrieved February 15, 2012, from http://totalcommunicator.com/vol2_2/funnymeeting.html
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