How to give a good presentation when presentations are not your thing

If you’re like me, you didn’t pursue your studies out of a love for public speaking, yet you may find that presenting your work is a vital part of doing science. For a researcher’s findings to have impact, they must be shared with and communicated to others, preferably in a way that is easy to understand, interesting, and memorable. When it comes to giving presentations, we all know the basics of what not to do: Don’t cram too much information into your slides, don’t ignore your audience, don’t read off your slides. On the other hand, it's not always clear what makes a good presentation good.

DEVELOPING ENGLISH TEXTBOOK IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BASED BANYUWANGI LOCAL WISDOM IN BANYUWANGI REGENCY

This study aims to develop an English textbook based on Banyuwangi local wisdom. The design used is research and development (R&D) using Borg and Gall models, namely; 1) Preliminary study (define) and design (design); 2) Textbook development (Development); (3) the model testing phase, and 4) Dissemination of implementation (development, validation, and testing) of textbook development results. The collecting data is a qualitative data which is the result of interviews, questionnaires, and document analysis. There were 12 teachers as respondents in two sub-districts in Banyuwangi district, namely Kabat District and Banyuwangi District. Three experts in providing input on the research prototype. The results of this study indicate that the process of developing textbooks includes an introduction in the form of a map of the teacher's need for textbooks based on Banyuwangi local wisdom that most respondents want textbooks. The design stage includes a book draft, and the development stage is the final textbook result. Assessment of the quality of textbooks from the material, presentation, language, and graphics components. The material components got good ratings, good presentation, good language, and good graphics.

Urgensi Pertemuan dan Presentasi Dalam Organisasi Bisnis

The purpose of this article is to identify how to important it is to implement meeting and presentation management in improving quality and effectiveness in business organization. In the business world, there two important things in a running a business. First, a meeting or a meeting where is more of an activity that becomes a means for exchanging data and information, a place to dialogue ideas and concepts, and a place for the exchange of ideas through productive discussions. Any business organization will need fresh and creative new ideas and important information exchange. Second, in every meeting or meeting requires the delivery of information or a good presentation in general, the presentation is done to persuade, inform, motivate or inspire other. Presentations and meetings is an important thing that must be prepared if you are in the business world. The success or failure of a business is influenced by the way we prepare meetings and presentations. So, don’t ever underestimate the issue of this meetings and presentations because this is where all members of business organization in the discussion voice their opinion and ideas. Therefore, it is important for the author to convey two things that are very meaningful in the business world to be developed in you.

THE CREATION OF BRAIN-STIMULATING ONLINE LEARNING CONTENT FOR A YOUNG MIGRANT AND REFUGEE PROJECT

Due to the COVID-19 crisis schools and universities all around the world were forced to use digital learning methods. But even assuming a seamless transition to digital platforms, good Online Learning tools do not imply good content and a good presentation of the content. This article describes the approach of a project funded by the European Union to create brain-stimulating Online Learning content which combines elements from classic didactics with elements from neurodidactics and aims to add value to Online Learning. It also suggests that further research should be conducted in other contexts, such as schools and universities, to describe how brain-stimulating Online Learning content could bring more value to Online Learning content.

Penyuluhan Penyajian karya dan Persiapan Pameran Fotografi Forum Komunikasi Fotografi Mahasiswa Yogyakarta (FORKOM Jogja)

Di Yogyakarta terdapat sejumlah UKM Fotografi yang rutin menyelenggarakan pameran foto dalam periode tertentu, biasanya tahunan. Kegiatan ini menambah dinamika dunia fotografi serta turut memajukan fotografi Indonesia. Karya foto perlu ditunjang dengan cara penyajian yang baik agar pesan yang hendak disampaikan dalam karya dapat terseberangkan. Selain itu, penyajian yang baik akan meningkatkan nilai karya berikut apresiasi dari penonton pameran. Sayangnya, penyajian karya yang dilakukan oleh UKM-UKM Fotografi yang tergabung dalam FORKOM Jogja ini masih kurang diperhatikan. Untuk itu, diperlukan penyuluhan dalam hal penyajian karya dan persiapan pameran. Metode yang digunakan adalah pemberian teori di dalam ruangan kelas oleh dosen-­dosen fotografi Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta. Adapun praktik yang dilakukan berupa eksperimen penyajian karya fotografi oleh seniman fotografi Mes56 Yogyakarta. Berdasarkan penyuluhan yang telah dilakukan terhadap sebagian kecil komunitas fotografi di Yogyakarta, disimpulkan bahwa materi penyajian pameran sangat diperlukan oleh masyarakat fotografi. Penyajian karya fotografi sangat mempengaruhi hasil karya serta dapat pula didayagunakan untuk menyatu dengan karya. In Yogyakarta, there are several photography cliques that periodically hold photo exhibitions, usually annualy. This event adds to the dynamic of Indonesia photography world and also to improve the development of photography in Indonesia. Photos need to be supported with proper presentation to ensure the intended message can be conveyed through. Aside of that, a good presentation will raise the photo value and appreciation from the visitors. Unfortunately, photo presentations that has been done by cliques within FORKOM Jogja still needs improvement. Hence it is needed to create a workshop about photo presentation and exhibit preparation. The methods used is theoretical lesson done in classroom by the lecturers of Indonesian Institute of Arts (ISI Yogyakarta) from Photography major. One of the practice being shown is the photo presentation from the photographer Mes56 Yogyakarta. Based on the conducted workshop that has been done to a small number of photography communities in Yogyakarta, it can be deduced that material about exhibit presentation is highly needed by the photography communities. The way of how a photo is presented heavily influences the photo’s value and is exploitable to connect more with the photo.

Digital Image Quality Prediction System

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” Based on this well-known adage, we can say that images are important in our society, and increasingly so. Currently, the Internet is the main channel of socialization and marketing, where we seek to communicate in the most efficient way possible. People receive a large amount of information daily and that is where the need to attract attention with quality content and good presentation arises. Social networks, for example, are becoming more visual every day. Only on Facebook can you see that the success of a publication increases up to 180% if it is accompanied by an image. That is why it is not surprising that platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram have grown so much, and have positioned themselves thanks to their power to communicate with images. In a world where more and more relationships and transactions are made through computer applications, many decisions are made based on the quality, aesthetic value or impact of digital images. In the present work, a quality prediction system for digital images was developed, trained from the quality perception of a group of humans.

ANALISIS KESALAHAN PADA SISWA KELAS XI DALAM MENGERJAKAN SOAL MATERI MATRIKS

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana kesalahan pada siswa kelas XI dalam mengerjakan soal materi matriks. Penelitian yang termasuk kedalam penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek dalam penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI MAN di Cimahi yang berjumlah 9 orang. Instrument tes yang diberikan yaitu lima butir soal. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini adalah tes. Data yang diperoleh adalah kesalahan yang siswa lakukan dalam menjawab setiap butir soal. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh bawah siswa yang menjawab benar pada soal nomor satu sebesar100%, soal nomor dua sebesar 66,7%, soal nomor tiga sebesar 10%, soal nomor empat sebesar 100%, dan soal nomor lima sebesar 77,8%. Hasil presentase siswa yang menjawab benar menunjukan bahwa masih banyak kesalahan yang dilakukan siswa. Kesalahan tersebut berada pada soal nomor dua, tiga dan lima. Karena bisa dilihat dari presentase ketiga nomor tersebut memiliki presentase cukup rendah, berbeda dengan soal nomor satu dan empat yang memiliki presentase sangat baik. Kesalahan yang ditemukan pada ketiga nomor diantaranya : 1) kesalahan konsep perkalian matriks, 2) kesalahan dalam perhitungan, 3) kesalahan tidak menuliskan tanda operasi, 4) kesalahan konsep, dan 5) kesalahan kecerobohan. Kesalahan ini disebabkan siswa lupa materi, kecorobohan, kurang memperhatikan informasi yang dari soal dan tidak telitinya siswa dalam mengerjakan soal.ABSTRACTThe goal of this research is to describe how wrong all of the students in the sophomores have been in solving matrix material. The method of this research is qualitative descriptive research. The subject in this research is XI grade of MAN CIMAHI is 9 person. The instrument of the test was given the five grains of matter. The data-collection of this technique is a test. The data was obtained is a student's fault in answering every questions. Based on the results was obtained by the undergraduates who get the right answers on the number is one problem is 100%, the problem of number two is 66.7%, the problem of number three is 10%, the problem of number four is 100%, and the problem of number five at 77.8%. The results of this research is student do the presentation that gave the correct answer show there are many mistakes of the students. The fault shows in problem number two, three and five. Because it evidenced in the third percentage that the number has a fairly low percentage, in contrast to the number one and four that have a very good presentation. The Errors found in all three numbers such as : 1) matrix multiplication errors, 2) errors in calculation, 3) errors did not mark operations, 4) draft errors, and 5) discretionary errors. The mistake was caused by students forgetting the material, demolition, lacking interest and not studying in their problem of students.

Developing an ESP Module for English Course Participants at Unars: A Bridge to Creating Powerful Speakers

University of Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo (UNARS) through its Language Center holds a General English (GE) course every semester for its lecturers. However, the lecturers as the course participants are not satisfied with the course. They claim that an ESP course is more suitable for them because they want to develop skills to be a good speaker in international seminars. Many lecturers at UNARS have never attended any international seminars because they feel unconfident to speak in English. They say that their public speaking skills are not enough to help them speak confidently. Essentially, English learning that is suitable for these lecturers is English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The Language Center of UNARS has never held any ESP course that focuses on becoming a presenter in international seminars. This is because of the unavailability of the suitable modules that really suit the participants’ background and culture. Existing commercial books cannot be used as learning resources because of the gaps between participants’ background and culture in the context and the content commercial books offer. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to develop an ESP module for the English course participants at the Language Center of UNARS. The module covers materials on basic principles of public speaking, how to create powerful power point presentation, and how to become a good speaker. With the development of this module, it is expected that the course participants, in this case UNARS lecturers, will have good presentation skills to present in international seminars. Keywords: ESP, module, presentation skills, UNARS’ lecturers

Every presentation is a performance

Good presentation skills are important. Why? When you improve your presentation skills, you improve your ability to engage your audience and communicate whatever science you happen to do. In graduate school you learn how to do research, and you sometimes learn how to teach, but how often do you actually learn how to give an effective, engaging presentation? In this personal view I recount some of my early experiences as a presenter and some of the techniques I use to (hopefully) engage my audiences.