- The biggest takeaway would be that we got so concerned with the grand scheme of things and the progress that we had made that we forgot to include the integral parts of the systems. We did not have as much information that included the actual running of the system therefore we lacked some basics within our presentation. With this being said, the judges could not tell.
- When in doubt, make more reference slides. We should have had more slides to pop over to at the end of the presentation with things like the view of the dashboard and the initial sketches because I know the judges would have appreciated that.
- Be flexible with the ideas that are thrown our way by the judges. They were so excited and supportive but their ideas didn’t really make sense for our presentation yet we needed to welcome them with a smile and open arms. The fact that they were so eager and excited to discuss was great and regardless of their less helpful ideas or solutions, they liked to be able to give their two cents to the project.
- As a team, we need to more clearly discuss who’s question it was to answer. We all are very knowledgeable but there were definitely times I answered a question that would have been better suited to be answered by one of my team members instead.
- It is crucial that we incorporate a comprehensive project timeline. This visual aid not only facilitates the judges’ understanding of the significant advancements we have made throughout the course of the semester but also imbues our presentation with a compelling narrative element, akin to the telling of our project’s story. Such a timeline will serve as a dynamic roadmap, guiding both us and our audience through the journey of our project, making our accomplishments and progress clear.
- In preparation for our final presentation, pre-planning should be encouraged to ensure the success and impact of our delivery. By mapping out the structure and content of our presentation well in advance, we give ourselves ample time to craft each slide – enhancing our ability to effectively convey our ideas. By thoughtfully organizing each slide, we can ensure that our message is not only effectively communicated but also compellingly framed, leaving a lasting impression on our audience.
- In addition to building our presentation ahead of time, it would be beneficial to rehearse our presentation ahead of time. We had issues staying within the time limit and as a result, we had to slightly rush our sentences during our presentation and made last-minute alterations to our presentation to not go overtime. Although judges probably did not notice, it is definitely something we can improve for the next presentation so we aren’t running the risk of potentially being abruptly stopped in the middle of our presentation.
- As we have run through different versions of our projects presentations multiple times now, we have been able to see how absolutely integral it is to present with enthusiasm and passion relating to the project. While sitting through some of the presentations of our peers, I was able to see the huge difference it made for the audience when the presenters had clear passion for the project that they are working on.
- Including as many specific details as possible when referring to funding or opportunities that our project has engaged with is always useful for the judges. There were certain instances where we had mentioned something about our project but did not specify what it was and this was a big portion of the questions that we were asked during the Q/A section of the presentation.
- Incorporating various visuals within our presentation is highly beneficial in order to properly convey the ideas of our project to the audience. There were many instances during our presentation when we could tell that the judges were pleased by many of the images we included of us working together on the project during our meetings or brainstorming sessions.
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please relable. 50/50