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CUAEVP401 - Session 3

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 Once you have planned your presentation, you need to prepare your presentation Prepare presentation 2.1 Produce content for presentation, seeking expert advice on the subject matter where required 2.2 Identify appropriate presentation techniques to enhance audience engagement 2.3 Finalise presentation to meet objectives Presentation and interpretive techniques, including use of: games and activities humour role play sensory awareness exercises storytelling visual aids and props voice techniques Deliver presentation 3.1 Present accurate and relevant information in a manner consistent with cultural and social sensitivities and organisational requirements 3.2 Adjust presentation delivery based on audience response, unexpected events or changes in circumstances 3.3 Provide opportunities for audience participation where appropriate 3.4 Identify and resolve problems promptly within scope of own role 3.5 Implement contingency plans or refer to appropriate personnel as required Presentati...

BSBLIB303 - Session 2

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There are many, many, many different Multimedia software packages, applications and/or tools. In this class, we will concentrate on those that are readily available that are free or have a reasonably functional free option. Today we will look at some photo editing tools. Pixlr Pixlr would have to be one of my favourite multimedia applications. It is essentially a photo editing application and has some similarities with Photoshop when you use the Pixlr editor, but also has the easier application called Pixlr Express (recently upgraded to Pixlr X). The reason I like it so much is that it has an extremely functional free option, but is still very powerful. Its only downfall is the advertisements that appear on the right hand side of the screen, but I think that is only a small inconvenience. It has been around since 2008 and has been through much ongoing development during that time https://pixlr.com/about-us/ https://pixlr.com/ Pixlr X We will start by exploring Pixlr X, which is the upd...

CUAEVP401 - Session 2

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Your event/presentation needs to have a defined audience. Communication techniques will vary between different age groups and cultural backgrounds. Here are some tips for communicating with different demographics. Planning for Pre-schoolers The following are some important things to consider while writing lesson plans for preschoolers and younger children. Identify purpose.  If a lesson or activity is going to be included, it needs to have a specific purpose within the scope and sequence of skills. When choosing an activity to include in your lesson plans, ask yourself what skills it targets. And don’t forget that social and emotional skills, most often practiced through play, are of a huge value to the development of preschoolers. Keep activities simple.  Chances are that if you have to write out preschool activities in paragraphs of details, you’ve chosen the wrong activity. Don’t underestimate the value of a simple activity. If pre-schoolers need something more complex, the...