Creating effective business presentations/Learning challenges

A distinctive feature of this course is the inclusion of a number of "hands on" and "learn-by-doing" learning challenges that correspond to important pathway learning outcomes.

The learning challenges are designed to provide scaffolding and the corresponding skills development needed for successful completion of the course outcomes. The learning challenges are optional for learners participating for self-interest but are valuable in developing your knowledge and skills. If you plan to seek formal credit for this course, completing the learning challenges is strongly recommended.

Summary of learning challenges in this course
There is an orientation section of the course with some important startup tasks as well as five learning challenges (one per learning pathway) integrated into this course.

{| class="oeru1" !Learning challenge !Description
 * 0. Orientation
 * Complete start-up tasks needed to complete course. ''
 * Complete start-up tasks needed to complete course. ''

1. Communication Style Flexing Challenge 2. Informative Presentation Challenge 3. Elevator Speech Challenge 4. Create Visual Aids Challenge 5. Create a Sound Bite Challenge
 * Self assess your communication style and prepare outlines to make two different types of informative presentation. ''
 * Complete an informative presentation for a specific audience of your choice. ''
 * Create an effective elevator speech using audience-centred approaches. ''
 * Develop a few visual aids to enhance an audience-centred informative presentation. ''
 * Create a sound bite for a product or service you want to market, or that you find appealing. ''