Skills & Tips

Canvas Studio Video Tutorial
This video gives a tutorial on how to use Canvas Studio to screen record & record webcam footage, as well as upload a video from Canvas Studio to a discussion post or assignment page.
Recording Presentations Using Zoom:
In this video, Digital Studio tutor Elsa demonstrates how to give and record an presentation using Zoom.
Recording Slides and Voiceover in Powerpoint
In this video, Digital Studio tutor Juan will walk you through the process of recording your Powerpoint presentation, including adding voiceover and timing your slides.
Adding Powerpoint Slides and Voiceover to Prezi Presentations
In this video, Digital Studio tutor Juan demonstrates how to include voiceover and Powerpoint slides in your Prezi presentation.
Recording on a Laptop or Phone.
Tips for setting up your recording space and using a laptop or phone.

The Big Fish Experience by Kenny Nguyen; Luke Jones; Robert Killeen; Gus Murillo
Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2016

Rid the world of bad presentations with: Engaging Content + Memorable and Simple Design + Powerful Delivery Together, these create an unforgettable experience for the audience, The Big Fish Experience.
Shoot, Edit, Share by Kirsten A. Johnson; Jodi Radosh
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group, 2016

Shoot, Edit, Shareis an interactive, accessible introduction to video production techniques, concepts, and terminology. With the increasing availability of affordable video equipment, many students and professionals need to learn the basics of video production without being overwhelmed by technical details and equipment lists. Covering preproduction, production, editing in post, and distribution, this book shows you how to produce video quickly and effectively for a range of clients, from commercial firms to community service organizations. Key features include: A companion website including video interviews with professionals that demonstrate and reinforce techniques covered in the book; Service-learning exercises that engage readers in real-world learning experiences, encouraging them to interact with their communities and new clients; Clear, easy to follow and heavily illustrated guides for all of the equipment and processes that go into video production; Focus on creating stories for a target audience, and building convincing and engrossing narrative through videos; A thorough breakdown of all the techniques needed in post-production, through editing, well-designed graphics, and quality sound; A best-practices guide to viral videos, sharing video content online and increasing its exposure on social media sites; QR codes throughout the book, that when scanned, demonstrate video techniques and concepts related to what was read.

Presentation Skills

Using Careful Language to Make One’s Claims
When you communicate in academia, whether an essay, exam, or oral presentation, you need to tread carefully. To sound credible, you need to avoid making broad generalizations, using emotional language, and making opinions sound like facts. It’s all about maintaining a professional tone, and this is accomplished via cautious language in a practice known as hedging. This skill discusses the practice, ways to do it, and its applicability to both academic and professional writing.
Giving a Successful Presentation
Any successful presenter will tell you that, with every presentation you give, you become a better presenter. In time, we all feel more confident in our ability to present well and persuade an audience. This resource is all about saving you some of that time. By giving you practical ways to improve your performance, it offers you what you need to reach your goal – giving a great presentation.

HBR's 10 Must Reads on Public Speaking and Presenting (with Featured Article How to Give a Killer Presentation by Chris Anderson) by Harvard Business Review; Chris Anderson; Amy J. C. Cuddy; Nancy Duarte; Herminia Ibarra
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press, 2004

Command the room--whether you're speaking to an audience of one or one hundred. If you read nothing else on public speaking and presenting, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you find your voice, persuade your listeners, and connect with audiences of any size. This book will inspire you to: Win hearts and minds--and approval for your ideas Conquer your nerves and speak with confidence Focus your message so that people really listen Establish trust with your audience by being your authentic self Use data and visuals to persuade more effectively Master the art of storytelling This collection of articles includes "How to Give a Killer Presentation," by Chris Anderson; "How to Become an Authentic Speaker," by Nick Morgan; "Storytelling That Moves People: A Conversation with Screenwriting Coach Robert McKee," by Bronwyn Fryer; "Connect, Then Lead," by Amy J.C. Cuddy, Matthew Kohut, and John Neffinger; "The Necessary Art of Persuasion," by Jay A. Conger; "The Science of Pep Talks," by Daniel McGinn; "Get the Boss to Buy In," by Susan J. Ashford and James R. Detert; "The Organizational Apology," by Maurice E. Schweitzer, Alison Wood Brooks, and Adam D. Galinsky; "What's Your Story?" by Herminia Ibarra and Kent Lineback; "Visualizations That Really Work," by Scott Berinato; and "Structure Your Presentation Like a Story," by Nancy Duarte. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.

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