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
