The response to the COVID-19 pandemic meant that many of us worked from home over the past months. And that trend is expected to continue in the near future. Learning how to deliver a virtual presentation that is effective and engaging is an asset in these times.

This course will provide valuable insights on how to present in a virtual environment using the most popular delivery platforms: Zoom, MS Teams, GoToMeeting, and Google Meet.

Course Topics:

Session One: Course Overview

• Setting the Stage
• Agenda Review
• Course Overview
• Learning Objectives
• Action Plans and Evaluations

Session Two: Why Virtual Presentations and Meetings

• Working From Home
• Types of Presentations

Session Three: How are Virtual Presentations Different from In-Person?

• Delivering a Presentation Virtually

Session Four: Virtual Presentation Challenges

• Connecting Virtually
• Remote Meetings — What are people really doing?
• Other Challenges

Session Five: Virtual Presentation Essentials — The Presenter

• The Presenter
• Etiquette
• Hospitality
• Considering a Virtual Presentation Team

Session Six: Virtual Presentation Essentials — The Presentation

• Presentation Tools
• Presentation Challenges
• Using Breakout Rooms for Small Groups
• Engaging All Participants

Session Seven: Virtual Presentation Essentials — The Technology

• Avoiding Technical Difficulties
• Morning Wrap-Up
• Energizer: Best and Worst

Session Eight: The Tools — Zoom

• Overview
• Setting Up an Account
• Strengths and Weaknesses

Session Nine: The Tools — Microsoft Teams

• Overview
• Setting Up an Account
• Strengths and Weaknesses

Session Ten: The Tools — GoToMeeting

• Overview
• Setting Up an Account
• Strengths and Weaknesses

Session Eleven: The Tools — Google Meet

• Overview
• Setting Up an Account
• Strengths and Weaknesses

Session Twelve: Capstone Activity

• Deliver a Virtual Presentation
• Workshop Wrap-Up