On-Demand Presenter Resources

Q: What is an on-demand session?

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On-demand sessions are pre-recorded and are hosted in the virtual, on-demand session gallery of the event platform. With on-demand content, attendees can watch sessions online at their pace and leisure.


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Q: How long should my on-demand session be, and when is the due date to have it uploaded?

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Your recording should be approximately 20 minutes long. The due date to have it submitted to the event platform is Tuesday, April 6. (You will receive email instructions on how to do this.)


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Q: What are some general recommendations for virtual presenters?

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By implementing the following guidelines, your session will be engaging, interesting, and memorable:

  1. Know your audience: Who are they? Why do you think they are attending your session?
  2. Start with the end in mind. There should be 1-3 key “takeaways” from the session.
  3. Have an engagement plan. It's very easy to lose your audience's attention in a virtual setting. Ideas: Draw them in with storytelling. Chunk your content into sections of 5-7 minutes each, and after each section, engage with the audience.
  4. Prepare: Know your stuff. Practice. Time yourself. Critique yourself. Practice some more.
  5. Remember to test your equipment.
  6. When presenting, remove distractions, look directly at the camera, maintain a strong, clear voice, and don't forget to relax and just be your authentic self.

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Q: What resources are available for creating an engaging virtual presentation?

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EDUCAUSE understands the challenges with presenting virtually, and we’re here to help! Be sure to check out:

  • EDUCAUSE Virtual Presenter Toolkit: Whether you've never presented virtually before or you're an old pro, this toolkit will provide you with all you need to know to make your presentation a success.
  • Presenter Support Modules (five-minute training videos)
  • Resource Hub (articles, tips, and more focused on presenting and creating an outstanding presentation)

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Q: How do I record my presentation?

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You may either audio record a synchronized narration of your slides or video record your presentation using a screen-share program such as Zoom, Camtasia or GoToWebinar. You will then upload your mp4 file (size limit is 2GB) using the instructions provided by your speaker liaison (coming soon). The preferred option for on-demand sessions is video recording. The attendee feedback is that they like to see presenter faces, but ultimately it’s up to you and your team.

Here are some short tutorial videos that may help you:


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Q: Can I share additional materials with attendees?

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Absolutely! If you have handouts or resources to support your presentation, you will be able to upload these into the event platform. File types allowed: pdf, docx, jpg, jpeg, png.


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Q: How do I upload my recording and resources (if applicable)?

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You will be sent email instructions from the EDUCAUSE team on how to upload your recording and resources. File types allowed: pdf, docx, jpg, jpeg, png.(Due April 6)


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Q: Since presenter emails will not be displayed in the event platform, how will attendees be able to contact me directly if they want?

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Each session will have chat functionality allowing attendees and presenters to message each other. If you would like to continue conversations outside the platform, you can share your email address directly with others. You can also add a "contact me" slide to the end of your presentation. For your protection, EDUCAUSE does not share email addresses of attendees or presenters, but they may choose to do so themselves.


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