Show Me Tell Me Demos & Talks.pub

DEMONSTRATIONS

ILLUSTRATED TALKS

Focus on

DOING

DOING Focus on TALKING

You

SHOW HOW

SHOW HOW to make something

using ingredients and equipment.

“How to Make A Rabbit Nest Box”

You TELL HOW something is done

using models, real objects, photos,

posters, animals, chalkboard, etc.

“Keeping Your Rabbit Healthy”

Audience can see, taste, touch, feel

or test the

FINISHED PRODUCT.

There is

NO finished product

for the audience.

Your goal is to encourage your audience

TO GO AND DO

what you have shown.

Your goal is to share knowledge for

your audience

TO IMPROVE.

When we want to learn something new, we often turn to someone else to show

us how. Maybe you have been asked by a friend?, “Let me see you do…”. You

probably didn’t think twice before you began to show and tell them about your

new skill.

Simply, 4-H demonstrations and illustrated talks are “show-n-tell” presentations

to teach useful information to others. Which one you choose depends on your

audience, where you will be giving it, the topic you have selected and your

access to visuals and equipment. Great 4-H demos and talks are fun and

engaging for the presenter and the audience.

What You Will Learn...

• Gain new knowledge and

learn through research

• Learn to organize ideas

and clearly express them

• Improve stage presence --

speaking, listening, poise

• Develop self-confidence

•

Teach and show others

“best practices” for

adoption

•

Develop communication

and interview skills for

job success

• Earn recognition

H Demonstrations and

Illustrated Talks

Use this chart to help you decide whether to give a demonstration or talk.

Choose Your Topic:

The best topic is one that interests you

and your audience. The easiest

presentation to give is one where you

already know a lot about the topic.

Audiences usually enjoy learning about

new methods, products or practices that

make jobs easier, faster or more

profitable.

Questions to guide your topic choice:

( Am I interested in this topic?

( Is the topic useful to my audience?

( What do I know about the topic?

( Is there one main idea to share?

( Is the topic too hard or too easy?

( Can I clearly demonstrate or talk

about the topic?

( Is the topic related to my 4-H project?

( Does the topic have enough action?

Something as simple as showing how to

sew on a button is an example of a great

first topic for a 4-H demonstration.

Plan Your Demonstration or Talk:

Outlining key points will help you

organize your ideas. Good

presentations happen when what

you are saying matches what you

are doing.

Planning ahead will make giving a

demonstration or talk easier.

Organizing the steps and

determining the equipment,

supplies and visuals needed will

help you use your presentation

time effectively.

How Long Should It Be?

• Member’s First Time

1 to 2 minutes

•

Young or Inexperienced Member

2 - 5 minutes

• Older or Experienced Member

5 - 10 minutes

Note: Contests may have specific

time limits based on age or

experience level of member.

Brainstorm with an adult or another member some key points on your topic.

Then do some research on the web, at the library, through 4-H project resources

or with people in your community who are knowledgeable on your topic.

What You Will

Do?

What You Will

Say?

What Supplies,

Equipment, Visuals

You Will Need?

Example

Point to or hold up

the actual item.

Example

Ingredients needed

are …

Supplies and or

equipment needed

are…

Example

Poster or chart listing

all items or just the

actual equipment

and supplies needed.

Key Points

3 to 5

Example

What is Needed

to Make ...

Introduction...

Should be a creative, clever way to

make your audience want to listen. How

can you grab your audience’s attention

with a short snappy statement or

question related to your topic. Tell them

who you are, why you selected the topic

and it’s importance to them.

Body...

Is where you “show and tell” in

logical steps the key points. By

knowing how to do every step, you

can make what you say fit your

actions and visuals.

Use your own words to convince your

audience you know what you are

talking about as you tell them the

what, how and why of every step.

Don’t memorize it, instead imagine

yourself talking to your best friend as

you “show and tell” about your topic.

Conclusion...

Is your last chance to sell your ideas to your audience.

Review the important points, show a finished product

and share your sources of information. End with a

catchy wrap up statement and ask if there are any

questions. Repeat the question for everyone to hear.

Answer using your knowledge to extend the audience’s

learning. If you don’t know the answer, say so and offer

to find the answer for them.

Example: “Ladies and gentlemen,

welcome to Snacking Motor Speedway!

In just a few minutes, today’s race will

begin, our drivers are making their final

preparations. Here comes the fruit group

entry - the Lemon Bug. Followed by the

vegetable group entry - the Cuke

Convertible. The next entry is from the

grain group - the Bun Buggy. Uh, oh, I

think this one needs to go back to the

garage for a complete detailing. Let’s

head over to watch the process!

Hi! I’m Katie, the food mechanic, looks

like this vehicle needs some work - follow

along as we Rev Up a Bun Buggy.

Choose practical items needed for

showing the steps. You want your

audience to be able to leave able to

repeat what you have shown. Animals

make great visuals for some topics and

can help hold your audience’s

attention. Check to make sure where

you are giving the talk allows your type

of animal to be used. If not, photos,

posters, stuffed animals or models will

work to help you make your points.

Cat Talk

Creating a Title...

How do you choose a book to read or a

movie to go to? Of course, by the title,

so get your audience’s interest right

from the start with a catchy, fun,

imaginative title. It’s easier to come up

with a title after you have spent some

time developing your demo or talk.

Tips for Making Your

H Demo or Talk Great

•

Wear clothes that are appropriate

for what you are doing.

•

Select the right tools and equipment

for the tasks you will be doing.

Make sure they work and are clean.

•

Make charts, posters or photos

colorful and large enough for your

audience to see them. Dark lettering

is easier to read.

•

Organize supplies to prevent work

space from becoming cluttered.

•

Practice, practice, practice! Give

your demo or talk to family, friends,

or your club advisor to get

comfortable with doing it.

•

Have someone give you feed back.

Or even better video tape you, so

you can see yourself in action.

☺ Do you smile?

☺ Are you excited about what you

are doing?

☺ Do you make eye contact with

your audience?

☺ Do you have good posture?

☺ Do you speak clearly in a natural

voice loud enough to be heard?

☺ Do you look like you know

what you are doing?

☺ Do you distract your audience

by chewing gum, rocking back

and forth, messing with your

hair, reading your notes, etc.?

• Take pride in your accomplishments

and learn from your mistakes. Your

skills will improve with every

demo or talk you give.

Adults Role In Helping

H’ers Succeed

The first time speaking in front of a

group can be frightening. Encourage

participation, but don’t be pushy. Find

a way for members to see it is FUN!

Here are several ideas:

• Choose something simple like tying

a shoe. Start your 4-H club meeting

by showing how to tie a shoe. Tell

members that you have just given a

simple demonstration.

• Put together “demo bags”, each bag

would contain an item(s) that

members would use to show how

to do something.

Most of all youth need your support

and encouragement when giving a

demo or talk. Give positive feedback!

Authored by: Patty House, Ohio State University Extension, Clark County,

4-H Youth Development Extension Educator, hou[email protected], 11/2010.

Another great resource to help you give your first demonstration or to sharpen your

demonstrating skills: It’s Showtime! How to Demonstrate the 4-H Way, a you tube done

by New Mexico State University.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTytHTCkv8c