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If you need more slides, duplicate one from the template and modify it, don’t create a new one.Read the notes for the slides. The notes offer information about the slide and suggestions about how to use the slide. The notes are located in the section below the slide.

Presenter Tips & Tricks–remove this slide

Unless you can reference a Guide, consider providing a handout with details (don’t put detailed information into your PPT (like this slide :-)

Include details in the handout such as path, screen shots, brief explanations

Start strong: “Good morning/afternoon. Welcome to WASWUG 2015. Or, how are you enjoying WASWUG so far? I am <introduce yourself and your background>, and in this session I will be presenting on <name of topic>.Demonstrate within the application unless the presentation is on conceptual functions, such as how data is being calculated or what is occurring behind the scenes.Be conversational and engaging. Make eye contact with individuals as you speak. Build in opportunities to ask pertinent (not fluff) questions.Pause after asking questions or introducing a new concept or terminology to allow the attendee to “gestate” on the question/concept.Repeat attendee’s questions, or verify everyone heard the question before you respond.For crowded sessions, help manage seating prior to the start of your presentation. Ask folks to raise their hand if they have an empty seat next to them.

Tips for presenting at WASWUG–remove this slide

Prepare –1. Make a plan, find a lesson plan template (like a teacher) you can use, think about the process of chunking your presentation

into small bits of information. When you break up a presentation into small parts it is easier for you to deliver.2. Think about when you first learned the topic or when you’ve helped someone else with the topic, and use that knowledge to

anticipate what the attendees might find helpful. Knowing what questions might be asked helps you manage fears of the unknown.

3. Use Connect to connect with folks who plan to attend your session. Find out what they’re interested in and their level of experience.

4. Make sure the data you’re going to use is set up with the right examples and scenarios.

Practice –5. Practice in front of someone who knows your topic. Practice in front of someone who doesn’t know your topic. Make

adjustments based on feedback.a. Does it flow logically?b. Are there any gaps?c. Can you, and have you, made connections (if they exist) between each part of your presentation?d. How’s your timing – is the presentation too long, or too short?

Present –6. Become familiar with your presentation room before your scheduled session. Knowing the environment helps settle nerves.7. Involve the attendees by asking questions or for their experiences. Help them feel invested in the topic and content.8. If someone asks a question you don’t know the answer to, that’s okay but be willing to perhaps work with them to find the

solution (after the session) or find a coordinator who can help.9. Always have your materials (PPT, documents, reports) on a flash drive for backup.10. Ask a friend or colleague to attend for moral support. If they know your topic, that’s a bonus and you can call on them as a

resource (but only if you really need to, remember it’s your presentation).

11. Smile, enjoy yourself, and connect with the other attendees.

Reference Materials*WSIPC Guide to <insert name of guide> (Pages XX – YY, only) [Remove if not needed]

Location on SkyDoc under WASHINGTON SCH INFO PROC COOP: <Insert a screen shot of the location. Example:>

Handout – <Name of Handout>Location: See WASWUG 2015 site [Remove this bullet point if you did not create a separate handout for your presentation.]

*Consider printing and bringing with you to the session

<Presentation Title>

Presented by <name>

Session Description

<Insert Session Description as it appears on the WASWUG 2015 site – left align in black font, no italics>

Objectives

Objective Item #1Objective Item #2Objective Item #3Objective Item #4

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