Student Resource
Gamble, The Public Speaking Playbook, 2nd Edition
SAGE Publishing, 2018
Lecture Notes
Chapter 26: Presenting Online
Learning Objectives
1-1 Compare and contrast presenting online and off-line
1-2 Distinguish among online formats
1-3 Distinguish among online platforms
1-4 Develop and deliver an online presentation
Outline
I. Some speech deliveries are technology-dependent.
A. Face-to–face presentations may use technology to support the speaker’s
delivery; online presentations depend entirely on technology.
1. Speakers and audience members must be able to:
1. A computer with sufficient memory
2. Have sufficient space on the hard disk
3. Recording and editing software
4. Webcam, high quality smartphone, or video camera
5. Possess a microphone
6. A broadband internet connection
B. Utilize presentation cues for online speeches
1. Video presentations bring attention to facial expressions.
2. Online speakers should utilize natural gestures and facial
expressions.
II. There are different presentational formats for online speakers.
A. Online presentations that occur in real-time (live) are synchronous.
1. Benefits of this type of presentation are that the audience can
actively participate and the speaker can establish more of a connection
with the audience.
2. One disadvantage is that the presentation is time zone sensitive.
B. Online presentations that are recorded and reviewed at a later time are
asynchronous.
Student Resource
Gamble, The Public Speaking Playbook, 2nd Edition
SAGE Publishing, 2018
1. Benefits of this type of presentation are that audiences can view the
presentation as many times as needed and the audience members have
more flexibility in terms of access. They can access the presentation at
any time.
2. One disadvantage is that the audience doesn’t have real interaction
with the speaker.
C. There are other factors to consider when you are presenting online alone.
1. Online speakers must have good lighting and a neat background.
2. Online speakers must be mindful of their clothing and jewelry to
avoid distracting the audience.
3. Online speakers must keep their energy up and work on varying
tone and pause for emphasis.
4. Online speakers must avoid shifting and fidgeting because the
effects are magnified on camera.
5. Online speakers should look at the camera and avoid wandering
eyes, looking down excessively at notes, and looking at the ceiling or
floor.
6. Online speakers must not allow the visual aids to take control of the
presentation.
D. You may also experience speaking online with others.
1. Panel presentations involve a small group of presenters and a
moderator who regulates the time or discussion.
E. Delivery of inofmration is made more interesting if one person questions or
interviews another person about a preselected set of questions.
1. Interviews work best when the interviewee is credible.
2. Interviewees are responsible for answering questions that are
presented.
3. Some interviews are interactive and may include questions that are
submitted by an audience via email or text.
F. Story-based presentations to communicate the importance of an event or
particular individuals can be presented online.
1. Digital portfolios are one type of digital story.
2. To prepare a digital story, the speaker outlines the story’s
components and then prepares a structured presentation blueprint that
includes the audio and video components.
III. There are different platforms that can be used for online presentations.
A. Video adds impact to a presentation.
1. Video can be done with a single person or several people.
Student Resource
Gamble, The Public Speaking Playbook, 2nd Edition
SAGE Publishing, 2018
B. Podcasts are used when video isn’t available or unnecessary.
1. Podcasts are digital recordings that are made available to web users.
2. Podcasts are easy to create because they require only a computer
with a microphone, free audio-recording software, the ability to save
the audio recording, and a website such as YouTube to deposit the file.
3. Podcasts can be used as a part of the rehearsal process.
C. Webinars are conferences held online that are viewable by invited guests
with a web connection.
1. Webinars can be viewed in real time or stored for later or repeated
viewing.
2. Webinars often include a facilitator who shares his or her computer
screen with participants.
3. Audiences can listen to the webinar via computer or listen on the
phone.
4. Chat windows can be utilized to encourage participation from the
audience.
D. Powerpoint or graphics maintain the presentation’s momentum.
1.Speakers can pre-record a voice over to accompany their slides.
2.Slides may also standalone without audio or visual enhancements.
3. Online presenters typically utilize more visuals than live presenters.