

CanNRT Workshop: Increasing the impact of your online presentations
Time & Location
20 Jun 2024, 16:00 – 17:15 GMT-4
Virtual workshop (Zoom)
About the event
Overview
Speaker: Andrew Churchill, PhD
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Time: 4 - 5:15 p.m. EDT
Format: Online interactive workshop
Are you looking to boost the impact of your online presentations? Join us for an interactive workshop led by presentation coach Andrew Churchill, PhD, on mastering the art of online engagement.
Why attend?
Engaging an online audience requires different strategies than in-person presentations. In this workshop, you'll learn how to transform your virtual presentations into captivating experiences.
What to expect:
The presentation will cover the following:
- Re-thinking visuals for online delivery: Learn how to design slides that captivate and engage your virtual audience.
- Preparation and set-up considerations: Discover best practices for setting up your online presentation environment.
- Body language and voice: Master the nuances of effective body language and vocal techniques for the screen.
- Interactive question techniques: Find out ways to ask questions that encourage audience participation.
Workshop goals:
- Understand the shifts needed for effective online visuals
- Use PowerPoint morphing, zoom, and cameo functions effectively
- Appreciate what it takes to achieve an effective online set-up
- Improve body language and voice for online presentations
- Increase online engagement and interaction
About the speaker:
Andrew Churchill, PhD, is a renowned presentation coach with over a decade of experience working with researchers. His accolades include a McGill Outstanding Teacher Award, recognition as the first Top Presentation Skills Voice on LinkedIn, and coaching the 2022 North American 3MT Champion.
About the organizer:
This CanNRT Workshop is organized by Yvonne Hung, PhD, a CanNRT Priority Area Lead specializing in curriculum co-design, scientific writing, and communication. Dr. Hung serves as the Director of the McGill Writing Centre, the central hub for written communication at McGill University. In this role, she supervises a undergraduate and graduate courses, including the Graphos program. Dr. Hung also manages the Tutorial Service, providing personalized writing consultations to students. Additionally, she leads various special projects, such as the "Writing for Publication" collaboration with the Ingram School of Nursing.
Who should attend?
This workshop is designed for CanNRT Fellows, Trainees, and Faculty who want to elevate their online presentation skills.