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Public Speaking & PowerPoint Member Training

June 6, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Anxious about public speaking? Work through challenges and improve your skills! DCMGA veteran Speakers Bureau presenters are offering a series of four classes on public speaking and using PowerPoint in June. Veteran members can earn CE for attending the classes (approved by Janet Laminack). Use the SignUpGenius link to register.

Class 1 Public Speaking Tips & Tricks Topics (June 6, 1-3 pm)

  • Dealing with the fear of public speaking
  • Defining the target audience
  • Preparing your content
  • Speakers Bureau & Ask A Master Gardener Booth Overview
  • View a sample presentation

Class 2 Preparing an Engaging Presentation Topics (June 13, 1-3 pm)

  • Tips for memorable presentations
  • How to prepare and conduct hands-on demonstrations
  • Tour the DCMGA Resource Room

Using PowerPoint Part 1 Topics (June 20, 1-3 pm) Bring your laptop or tablet with PowerPoint installed.

  • Getting started with PowerPoint
  • Creating and opening presentations
  • Saving presentations
  • PowerPoint presentation tips
  • Speakers Bureau panel discussion/Q&A: Creating presentation tips & tricks

Using PowerPoint Part 2 Topics (June 27, 1-3 pm) Bring your laptop or tablet with PowerPoint installed.

  • Slide Basics
  • Text Basics
  • Applying Themes
  • Applying Transitions
  • Managing Slides
  • Using Find & Replace
  • Printing
  • Presenting Your Slide Show
  • Tools for Better Presentations
  • Additional PowerPoint Resources

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June 6, 2023
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Venue

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Denton County
401 W. Hickory St.
Denton, TX 76201 United States
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