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Presenting a physical computing project

I can plan and present a physical computing project.

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Presenting a physical computing project

I can plan and present a physical computing project.

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Key learning points

  1. A project presentation should communicate the project’s purpose and intended functionality clearly.
  2. Project presentations should present technical details in a way that is easy for the audience to understand.
  3. Presentations should communicate ideas clearly using simple language and clear supporting visuals.

Keywords

  • Presentation - a structured delivery of information, ideas or arguments to an audience

  • Visual aids - things such as pictures, diagrams, charts and videos used to give information to an audience

  • Jargon - specialised language used by a specific group, often not easily understood by people outside that group

  • Technical - information relating to a subject, often requiring special knowledge or expertise

Common misconception

Technical jargon impresses the audience and makes the presentation better.

Presentations should be clear and accessible, using simple language and examples that everyone can understand.


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Encourage learners to practise presenting a project and to be kind to themselves and others. Developing good presentation skills can take time and a little practice.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Why is it important to look over a product carefully after it has been made?

Correct answer: to identify what works well and what could be better
to finish it faster
to sell it immediately
to make it look colourful

Q2.
What can adding extra components to a product help to achieve?

make it heavier
change its colour
reduce its size
Correct answer: improve what it can do

Q3.
Put these steps in order for improving a product.

1 - Review the current product.
2 - Identify areas to improve.
3 - Plan changes or additions.
4 - Test the improved product.

Q4.
What does the process of reviewing help you do?

The process helps you to ignore feedback.
Correct answer: It helps to find ways to improve.
It helps you to make random changes.
It helps you to finish quickly.

Q5.
What is the term for creating something new or improving an existing product in an original way?

Correct Answer: innovate, innovation, innovating

Q6.
Order these actions for creating an innovative solution.

1 - Spot a problem.
2 - Think of new ideas.
3 - Develop a prototype.
4 - Evaluate the result.

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the main purpose of a project presentation?

to confuse the audience
Correct answer: to communicate the project’s purpose and functionality clearly
to use as many technical terms as possible
to make the slides colourful

Q2.
What is the term for specialised language used by a particular group that may not be easily understood by everyone?

Correct Answer: jargon

Q3.
Why is it important to avoid too much technical jargon in a presentation?

It makes the presentation shorter.
It looks more impressive.
Correct answer: It helps everyone understand, not just experts.
It is required by all teachers.

Q4.
What is the term for pictures, diagrams or charts used to help explain or support information in a presentation?

Correct Answer: visual aids

Q5.
Match each action to its purpose.

Correct Answer:using visual aids,to clarify information with images

to clarify information with images

Correct Answer:avoiding jargon,to make ideas clear for everyone

to make ideas clear for everyone

Correct Answer:explaining technical details simply,to help the audience understand complex information

to help the audience understand complex information

Correct Answer:planning the presentation,to organise what will be shared

to organise what will be shared

Q6.
Put these steps in order for preparing an effective project presentation.

1 - Plan what to say.
2 - Create supporting visual aids.
3 - Practise the presentation.
4 - Deliver to the audience.