FLO Friday: Elevate Your Online Presentation: Discovering Presentation Zen

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Join us for this dynamic workshop, where you will discover captivating online presentations that leave a lasting impact on your audience. In this one-hour session, we will delve into the art of presentation design and explore the philosophy of Zen simplicity and naturalness. FLO Friday

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Revisit some slide presentations to identify the good, the bad, and the ugly.
  • Discuss strategies to achieve a powerful presentation through embracing design principles and the philosophy of Zen simplicity and naturalness.
  • Put theory into action by practicing newfound techniques with fellow participants.

Facilitator Biography

Gwen Nguyen (she/her) is a learning and teaching advisor at BCcampus. Prior to BCcampus Gwen worked as a learning experience designer at the University of Victoria, supporting educators with developing and delivering courses in all the modes — face-to-face, hybrid, online, etc. She has also worked as a university lecturer and researcher at the University of Victoria and the Kanazawa Institute of Technology in Japan. Gwen holds a PhD in education studies and an MA in applied linguistics. Her recent research interests include poetry inquiry as a reflection practice in education, digital literacy and digital pedagogies, and participatory action research.

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