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Choose from 8 different learning paths on the topic of Presentations, under Business Software and Tools, 4 Public Speaking learning paths under Professional Development, 7 learning paths focusing on Microsoft PowerPoint or numerous individual courses on anything related to presentation design and delivery.
A simple search for PowerPoint will allow you to select relevant instruction sessions based on the software edition you are using – from 2019 all the way to 2007.
Best to go for a simple search by name of software (for example “PowerPoint”) and then use filters on the left to refine your search.
This is a collection of materials (written documents, videos, practice tests) you can rely on in your effort to improve your presenting and speaking skills. This is part of a larger series in the SAGE Skills: Business collection, called Organizational Communication Skills. SAGE Skills: Business is a new interactive digital resource that enables students to practice real-world business and professional skills. With easy access to a range of multimedia content, students can develop high-demand skills needed to transition from campus to the workplace.
Ann Porterfield Digital Media Lab, located in the library is a hidden gem. This space offers access to modern equipment that allows you to practice presentations, record lectures, create tutorials, etc.
No one available to give you feedback on your performance?
Not only do you have access to software, you can also use the space to record yourself presenting as if you were on stage. You can then review the footage and make necessary adjustments. Send it to your friends and family and ask for feedback.
Please note the Digital Media Lab is available by appointment only. Read more about what's on offer and how this works here.