Train the Trainer

Train the TrainerPresenter: Diana Silveira, Novare Library Services

Presentation Information

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Agenda Creating a Course

Effective Marketing

Presentation Tips & Tricks

Managing the Unexpected

Presentation Skills

Creating a Course

Why create a course?

Rules of Thumb• Assume everyone is a beginner….

Unless you advertise the class as Advanced

• Course Title and Blurb set expectations

• Follow – Up and Additional Resources are essential

Activity

Decide on a course to create during class

Decision Making Time

Hands-On v Lecture Device Availability

Devices (pros and cons)

Source http://goo.gl/ZSMmp7

Time/When How Long?

Length of Workshop

Where On-Site – what room

Online

Remote Location

Creating Objectives How long is the course? Who is your audience? What is their goal? What 1 thing overall should

attendees walk away with in this time frame?

Can this be broken down into points?

Activity

Creating Objectives

The Presentation Introduction

Key Points (3) Examples, Demonstrate

Summarize Yourself

Call to Action Next Steps Audience Challenge How to follow-up

Effective Marketing

Title

Denote Tone Avoid cute names Title should give an idea

of course 5-7 words

Creating the description To the point – no more than 3-4 sentences Bullet Points Action Verbs Watch language for over-promises

“Learn” “Become an Expert”They can “Listen” “demonstrate” “practice”

Marketing

Advertising Where will you advertise? Who is your target? How will you advertise? When will you advertise?

Creating the Advertising

Title

Time

Location

1 sentence at most description

How to get more information

Visual

Template or Not to Template

http://bit.ly/1qWtu1M

Image SourcesMicrosoft Office

Creative Commons

Dreamstime.com

Advertising

What is your advertising plan?

Presentation Tips & Tricks

Room Set-up

Seating

Chairs should face away from the door and windows if possible, to minimize distractions.

Avoid having the sun in anyone's eyes or having glare interfere with their ability to see any visual materials.

What type of seating? Is the class hands-on?

How many are expected?

What style is the class?

Theatre Style

U- Style or Hollow Square

Image from: http://goo.gl/Q4nir7

Classroom Style

Image & More Tips from http://goo.gl/5yB05q

How will you set-up your room?Why is this the best set-up for your class?

Making Slides Count

Minimize Words

Image http://goo.gl/DyjrWJ

Don’t Read Slides

Big and Clear Slides

Tell a story · Connect · Personalize

Classroom Tools

Creating Handouts

Factors with Handouts Yes or No?

When do distribute?

What is required on the handouts by the library?

graphics

Bullet Points

Contact Info

Download this template at: http://goo.gl/E7P6YL

Managing the Unexpected

Creating a logistics pre-training checklist

Technology Plan A Plan B Schedule for testing each

Tip: Offsite? Find out who is the tech guru at the location and

talk beforehand if possible

Emergency Kit: Screenshots or

recordings of “Live” Demonstrations

Presentation on Flash Drive

Power Cords

The Technology Remember Plan B

Take a short break if needed

Move on – and regroup

Humor

Strange Devices

Image: http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/steampunk%20laptop

Managing the Unexpected Audience

Questioner Side tracker Side-talker Distracted

Presentation Skills

There are only two types of speakers in

the world. 1. The nervous and 2. Liars. -

Mark Twain

90% of how well the talk will go is

determined before the speaker

steps on the platform. - Somers

WhiteThey may forget what

you said, but they will

never forget how you

made them feel.

– Carl W. Buechner

They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel. – Carl W. Buechner

The best way to conquer stage fright is

to know what you're talking about.

Quotes from: http://goo.gl/vESFJ

Golden Rules Know Your Audience

Know Your Topic

Bring Your Passion

Tips for Success Practice

Be Prepared

Know Your Material

Get to a Room Early and “Own it”

Visualize Success

Know: Your audience wants you to succeed

Don’t Apologize for nerves

Focus on the message

Dress Comfortable but Professional

Remember: You are the expertYou are awesome

Be Confident Try a Power Pose (before they see you) Mingle

More awesome tips at: http://goo.gl/nzQQO2 Ann Cuddy: http://goo.gl/7USsDC

Shake those nerves Practice Math Breathing Exercises Don’t forget to eat Regulate caffeine

Follow-Up This Course

Contact Information

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877-816-9638

Diana Silveira

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