Session 5b
Enhancing Oral Presentation Competence with AI-powered
Tools
| Date: |
19 April 2024 (Day 2) |
| Time: |
11:00 - 12:45 |
| Speaker: |
Dr. Paula Hodgson |
| Location: |
Digital Scholarship Lab |
Postgraduate students often need to give short presentations
to different audiences. You may present your research in your
departments, faculties, or conferences, both locally and
internationally. This session is intended to empower you with key
skills that may captivate your audience.
Good content
structure of your research work, precise and accurate contents with
visually engaging graphics are essential in presentation slides when
giving professional and proficient oral presentations. Apart from
structure and content, a presenter’s pace and tone of delivery are key
to drawing the attention of the audience. In this session, AI-powered
tools are introduced in a way that participants may use them to
receive timely impartial feedback, including evaluation of content
clarity, accuracy and relevance, and analysis of voice quality, tone
and pace.
To fine-tune your oral presentation skills to the
next level, participants will practise these skills, including using
these tools and interactions with fellow participants. You will also
learn tips and tricks on handling stage fright and responding to
‘questions and answers’ professionally. By becoming AI-ready
graduates, this session will boost your confidence to deliver
captivating presentations.