[nabs-l] Presentation Techniques

Thu Apr 5 18:35:48 UTC 2012

Ok I have better vision than you so consider that when reading this advice.

What I normally do is make my slides such that I don't really need  a laser pointer.  I highlight the things that need to be highlighted or organize them in such a way as to lead the audience's attention where I want it to go without having to point with a laser pointer or with the mouse.  One thing you can do is make the point you want to get across the title of the slide.  That way, if they're not paying attention to your presentation, at least they see the title.  

Then, I make notes on each slide that outline what I want to say for it.  If i want them to look at something on the right side of the slide, I say "As you can see in the table on the right…." blah blah blah.  I learn what I want to say for each slide and run through it a few times until I feel comfortable with presenting it without being able to see the slides directly.  You could then give practice talks with some friends to get feedback from them.

On Apr 5, 2012, at 1:19 PM, Niall Gallagher wrote:

> Thank you for the suggestion of using large print. but my vision is at a level that I cannot see any written materials.
> I use JAWS on Windows and VoiceOver on Mac. 
> The college use windows and wont have JAWS available.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Apr 5, 2012, at 7:06 PM, "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
>> have someone turn slides for you. have a braille or large print copy of the slide you typed. when you want to turn slides,  just cue them to turn it.
>> work from your prepared copy and you'll be fine.
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Niall Gallagher
>> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 1:47 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Presentation Techniques
>> 
>> Sorry guys I didn't want to overwhelm with information, but seems I did the opposite :)
>> I am visually impaired but it is to the extent to which I can't see Power Point slides or any presentation aids (flash cards etc).
>> I use the screen reading package JAWS to create the initial presentation slideshow.
>> 
>> I expect not to have any screen reading software pre-installed on the computer I will be using in class.
>> I could always use my own laptop, but that would mean changing the configuration of the projector cables the college has setup.
>> 
>> The presentation is going to be law based, which I studied last year, but I am unsure of the topic or any additional information about the tutorials.
>> 
>> I don't know or use brail, I primarily work with technology.
>> 
>> I guess what I'm thinking of is, when there is a slide on the projector screen, that they can see, what could I do in order to prompt or assist myself?
>> 
>> Hope this information helps you understand the situation.
>> 
>> Kindest regards,
>> 
>> Niall.
>> On 5 Apr 2012, at 18:09, Nicole B. Torcolini at Home wrote:
>> 
>>> Do you read Braille? If so, do you have a Braille note taking device?
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Niall Gallagher" <niall.j.gallagher.91 at gmail.com>
>>> To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 9:32 AM
>>> Subject: [nabs-l] Presentation Techniques
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Hi Everyone,,
>>>> 
>>>> I am a 3rd Year college student in Ireland.
>>>> As part of my studies, I must complete a work placement module
>>>> A part of this module will involve working with a lecturer.
>>>> Now, for my question, does anyone have any techniques that they may use for presentations?
>>>> 
>>>> I have presented in front of a class before, but it has been for a very brief period of time (no more than 10 minutes).
>>>> These upcoming presentations will be tutorials (in excess of 30 minutes).
>>>> 
>>>> I would appreciate any suggestions members of this list may have.
>>>> 
>>>> Kindest regards,
>>>> 
>>>> Niall.
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