ELC-VWCVP (Course Reference No: TGS-2020507633)

EFFECTIVE VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS

Description

Telecommuting is expected to be widely adopted in the new normal post Covid-19 lockdown. The virtual environment presents unique challenges to presenters who are used to speaking in the physical presence of a live audience. In a virtual environment, a speaker’s audience engagement strategies through eye contact, gestures, and proximity to a live audience are limited. To further compound the challenge, the lack of visual responses and feedback from virtual audiences can be daunting for even a seasoned speaker. This course aims to teach participants strategies for engaging and connecting with the virtual audience.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Course participants are expected to be able to apply the following skills in virtual workplace interactions

1. apply strategies to engage a virtual audience through content, vocal and visual elements
2. demonstrate use of persuasive strategies in their virtual presentations
3. employ rhetorical tools, including storytelling, in virtual presentations
4. demonstrate knowledge of strategies for handling challenging questions

MODE OF TRAINING

The course adopts a blended approach that combines asynchronous e-learning with virtual facilitated workshop sessions on Zoom.

COURSE OUTLINE

Asynchronous e-learning 1

Crafting an elevator pitch personal introduction
Designing engaging content
Enhancing audience engagement with storytelling
Preparation for class: Prepare a 30-second elevator pitch personal introduction

Virtual facilitated session on Zoom (Session 1)

Comparing virtual and in-person presentations
Setting the right tone for your virtual presentation
Building rapport with your virtual audience
Employing gestures, eye contact, voice, positioning, and lighting for effective virtual delivery
Activity: Conduct a 30-second elevator pitch personal introduction and obtain peer and facilitator feedback

Asynchronous e-learning 2

Delivering a powerful opening and close
Persuading your audience to action
Explaining technical/unfamiliar concepts
Preparation for class: Prepare a 2-minute presentation on any topic

Virtual facilitated session on Zoom (Session 2)

Employing language tools for audience engagement
Leveraging virtual tools for audience interaction
Activity: Conduct a 2-minute virtual presentation and obtain peer and facilitator feedback

Asynchronous e-learning 3

Designing impactful slides
Handling questions with poise
Preparation for class: Prepare a 3-minute presentation on any topic

Virtual facilitated session on Zoom (Session 3)

Avoiding common mistakes in virtual presentations
Assessment: Conduct a 3-min persuasive presentation and obtain peer and facilitator feedback

PRE-REQUISITES

Minimum qualification: A diploma in any discipline

COURSE DATES & TIMES

Participants are to engage in asynchronous e-learning before each virtual meeting. Asynchronous e-learning will be 3 hours in total

REGISTRATION

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Executives and professionals in managerial, supervisory and operational roles

FEES & FUNDING

	Non-Subsidized Course Fee	Singapore Citizen 39 years old or younger	Singaporean PRs	Singapore Citizen 40 years or older eligible for MCES	Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
Full Programme Fee	S$ 1630	S$ 1630	S$ 1630	S$ 1630	S$ 1630
SkillsFuture Funding Eligible for Claim Period	-	(S$ 1141)	(S$ 1141)	(S$ 1141)	(S$ 1141)
Nett Programme Fee	S$ 1630	S$ 489	S$ 489	S$ 489	S$ 489
8% GST on Nett Programme Fee	S$ 130.40	S$ 39.12	S$ 39.12	S$ 39.12	S$ 39.12
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Incl. GST	S$ 1760.40	S$ 528.12	S$ 528.12	S$ 528.12	S$ 528.12
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Scheme	-	-	-	(S$ 326)	(S$ 326)
Total Nett Programme Fee, Incl. GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes	S$ 1760.40	S$ 528.12	S$ 528.12	S$ 202.12	S$ 202.12

TRAINER

Ms Anita Toh is a lecturer at the Centre for English Language Communication at the National University of Singapore. Prior to this, she spent 8 years managing an English language centre at a private university in Malaysia. For the last 20 years, she has been developing and conducting a range of English language and business communication skills courses and workshops for undergraduates and working professionals. She enjoys coaching her students and clients to enhance their writing and presentation skills to convey their thoughts, ideas and feelings more effectively, powerfully and confidently.