This is part 4 of my series in my tl;dr in tech newsletter on getting started with speaking at technical conferences. This week, I wanted to give my tips for presenting your talk.This is the fun part! PracticeI record myself giving the talk and watch the playback.Tech CheckDo the tech check. Jump up and down on the stage. Flip through your slides. Make sure your font is legible from the back of the room. Introduce yourself to the A/V folks. Find out where the cables are buried on the stage so you don’t trip over them during your talk. The tech check is well worth your time.Game TimeClose all but relevant windows on my laptopMake sure my phone is chargedSilence all noise-making devicesQ&AWhat sorts of questions did you have when researching the subject?What did you mess up when making your demo?What would you have talked about if you had more time?What would you do differently next time?If they aren’t asking a question, but instead trying to present from the audience’s seat, you are well within your rights to move on: “I didn’t hear a question; does anyone else have one?”It’s okay to say “I don’t know”FeedbackGather it. I use a google form with a QR code:MiscIt gets easier with practice. Promise.
tl;dr in tech by Joe Karlsson - Issue #56
tl;dr in tech by Joe Karlsson - Issue #56
tl;dr in tech by Joe Karlsson - Issue #56
This is part 4 of my series in my tl;dr in tech newsletter on getting started with speaking at technical conferences. This week, I wanted to give my tips for presenting your talk.This is the fun part! PracticeI record myself giving the talk and watch the playback.Tech CheckDo the tech check. Jump up and down on the stage. Flip through your slides. Make sure your font is legible from the back of the room. Introduce yourself to the A/V folks. Find out where the cables are buried on the stage so you don’t trip over them during your talk. The tech check is well worth your time.Game TimeClose all but relevant windows on my laptopMake sure my phone is chargedSilence all noise-making devicesQ&AWhat sorts of questions did you have when researching the subject?What did you mess up when making your demo?What would you have talked about if you had more time?What would you do differently next time?If they aren’t asking a question, but instead trying to present from the audience’s seat, you are well within your rights to move on: “I didn’t hear a question; does anyone else have one?”It’s okay to say “I don’t know”FeedbackGather it. I use a google form with a QR code:MiscIt gets easier with practice. Promise.