Nowadays, virtual webinar becomes the most favorite academic activity since covid 19
occurs in the worlds. That is why, many institutions even higher education using this program
to run their academic activity. Carrying out this program does not need any special preparation,
but it does not mean that it is an easy thing. A good moderator and presenter are needed as well
as their self-efficacy in using technology.
Here some tips for presenter and moderator while they are carrying virtual webinar to make
the program run smoothly and minimize the error mistake.
11 TIPS FOR GOOD ZOOM PRESENTER:
1. Put some trousers on
One of the crucial things about Zoom presentations namely the degree of informality and
comfort. You can dress just your top half smartly as you just look a half in the screen. Then,
use a space in your home or field location that’s as bland and clinical as possible, with no
potential noise disturbance.
2. Use the superpower of data
While you’re using technology to communicate or collaborate, it’s common sense to
optimize ways to enhance your presentations. As part of your extensive preparation for
important Zoom meetings, consider what documents, images and graphics to share, to add
credibility and professionalism to your pitch. Or, simply to hold the attention of a Zoom
audience from start to finish. Familiarize yourself with the Share Screen option on Zoom, and
the best ways of displaying videos during a Zoom call, including advanced share methods for
online presentations. By knowing these items, can improve your online self- efficacy.
3. Non-verbal communications tips for Zoom
Don’t assume that online presentations release you from many of the body language pitfalls
and best practices. The opposite is true, as you need to focus on non-verbal cues even more.
If you deliver your Zoom presentation in a rigid, static and clinical way, you are missing out
on some of the best ways to be successful in communications. People respond to people.
Effective communication requires warmth, authenticity and establishing a strong personal
connection with your audience. Being robotic when presenting online won’t help you to
succeed. If this is an intense online meeting, then showing empathy can also increase the
engagement and openness you achieve.
How do you communicate non-verbally on Zoom?
Without going over the top, be purposeful and slightly exaggerated in your body language. Sit
straight and lean subtly towards the screen. Never away from it and certainly no slumping,
crossed arms or chin/elbow leaning!
Smile, nod and keep strong eye contact, including showing your attention passing from person
to person across a split-screen. Use hand gestures and show subtle movement in your upper
body to add emphasis to key points.
4. Verbal communications skills
Zoom presentations also make it too easy to slip into a monotone voice or race through
a presentation. You may even find the process of talking to technology – not live people –
causes you to ramble, or get lost in your ad-libs or Q&A responses. Make sure you articulate
clearly, add emphasis when needed, and generally modify your tone regularly but logically.
Don’t be afraid to leave small pauses to drive a point home, or to take a deep breath while you
construct your next point. If you look directly at the screen and hold eye contact, this ‘white
space’ is perfectly acceptable.
5. Is everyone listening?
One of the most important presentation skills, in general, is reading the room. Is your potential
boss or buyer looking bored? Are the panel of decision-makers getting confused? In
contentious presentations, being able to spot your biggest dissenter from their non-verbal
communication can help you shift your focus to winning them over. It’s challenging to gain
that sort of body language intel from online meetings. So, the best Zoom presentations
compensate for that. It can be as simple as adding more direct questions to your content and
literally pausing regularly to ask your audience about queries or concerns. Make your questions
open-ended, not a yes or no response.
6. Opening Zoom presentations with attractive (pizazz)
It doesn’t mean you start opening zoom with something surprise or glamour but you instantly
engage their interest with a compelling opening, the attention and engagement last. This should
primarily be 100% clarity on the purpose of your presentation and the desired outcome.
7. Icebreakers
You can’t shake their hand, but you can issue a quick, warm greeting and a short, relevant fact
about yourself that helps them to warm to you.
8. Storytelling techniques
These work for a myriad of business communication tasks. Give a short (that word again)
anecdote or illustration, to give context to your Zoom presentation. That could be about you,
your product or the outcome you are requesting, for example.
9. Meaningful quotes in presentations
Use meaningful quotes related with your topic in your presentation. You can find
the quo
10. High impact fact
Another great opening for Zoom presentations is a little known fact or ‘behind the scenes’ secret
that grabs attention. Did you know, one-third of adults still sleep with a ‘comforter’ like a soft
toy or blanket? (Not relevant to many presentations but it’s a memorable statistic that caught
OUR attention.)
Wake your audience up with something they want to remember – and share with others – and
they will be alert and ready to listen.
11. End Zoom presentations correctly
One last piece of advice on Zoom presentations. Don’t get so relieved when you get to the end,
that you forget your call to action.All communication should include an invitation of some
kind, in clear language. What would you like your audience to do, now your Zoom time is
over? Tell them that and thank them for your attention, with one last warm smile.
10 TIPS FOR MODERATING VIRTUALLY:
1. Prepare
2. Know your technology
3. Frame your shot
4. Be more animated than you are normally
5. Give visual cues
6. Explain the purpose, agenda and rules of engagement
7. Frontload key points
8. Actively listen
ZOOM MODERATOR TIPS:
1. Prepare a content ahead of time
2. Add in a “welcome “slide to the beginning of your presentation
3. Practice, practice, practice
4. Provide opportunities for participants to interact
5. Open web pages and applications needed for application sharing before session begins
By: Pamadya Vitasmoro, S.Pd, M.,Pd
English Teacher of Engineering Faculty
Kadiri University