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Grech, V. (2019). Presenting scientific work-news media theory in presentations, abstracts, and posters. Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia, 13 , S59–S62. https://doi.org/10.4103/sja.SJA_556_18

• Effectively presenting scientific work in abstracts, posters, and PowerPoint presentations is more akin to writing for popular newspapers than to traditional academic paper writing. In these formats, having a strong and obvious "hook" is crucial, and a touch of truthful sensationalism can be beneficial. Developing skills in research preparation and presentation is increasingly important in the highly competitive academic world. This paper will provide practical and factual guidelines for preparing research in these formats, emphasizing that self-presentation is vital for career advancement. According to the authors “It's not just about what we do, but also how we are perceived,” echoing Batman's saying: "it's not who I am underneath but what I do that defines me."

Namin, A., Ketron, S. C., Kaltcheva, V. D., & Winsor, R. D. (2021). Improving Student Presentation Skills Using Asynchronous Video-Based Projects. Journal of Management Education, 45 (6), 987–1010.

• Given the importance of strong presentation skills in management, improving these skills is a key focus in business education. With the rapid advancement of distance technologies, businesses have had to rethink many practices, including presentations. This study explores the benefits of video presentations from the perspective of students developing their presentation skills. The authors designed a course project where students work together to create a video presentation instead of a traditional in-class presentation. To evaluate the effectiveness of this new method, they compared data from several course sections using either the video creation approach or the traditional presentation approach. The findings showed a significant improvement in students' presentation skills—measured in five areas: central message, supporting material, language, organization, and delivery—when using the video creation method, as assessed by the Oral Communication VALUE Rubric from the Association of American Colleges and Universities. The authors detail the project and the study, concluding with insights and suggestions for applying this approach to other courses.

Patwari, R. (2015) Multimedia Principles [Video]. YouTube.

• Richard Mayer's e-learning principles have been proven to improve retention when creating multimedia modules. This applies not only to slides for a presentation, but also video for a flipped classroom (like many that you find on YouTube). Here is a short explanation of his principles along with some of the theory behind it.

Galletta, D. Dan (2023). Storytelling in PowerPoint: Learn McKinsey’s 3-Step Framework [Video]. YouTube.

• In this video, you'll learn how to storyline in PowerPoint, just like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. We'll cover storylining using the SCR or SCQA Framework, writing your storyline using the dot-dash structure, and building your slide skeleton (including action titles, horizontal flow and vertical flow). Any materials mentioned or shown have been obtained through publicly available sources (e.g. firm or client website) and used under "fair use".

Park, D. (2023). How to Use ChatGPT for Instructional Design [Video]. YouTube.

• Discover what ChatGPT is and how it revolutionizes instructional design in this video. While ChatGPT holds immense potential, maximizing its benefits requires knowing how to effectively utilize the tool. Learn how ChatGPT can streamline tasks such as generating storyboards, summaries, and creative ideas, ultimately enabling instructional designers to make a more significant impact. Whether you're new to ChatGPT or a seasoned user, this video offers valuable insights, examples, and advanced strategies to enhance your workflow. Start exploring the possibilities with ChatGPT for your instructional design endeavors and tap into the power of artificial intelligence. Join the waitlist for Devlin.ai, the AI tool designed specifically for instructional designers, and access OpenAI's ChatGPT API documentation to begin integrating this game-changing technology into your projects.

Muradian, G. (2021). Teaching communication theory and practice in higher education. Armenian Folia Anglistika, 17 (1(23). DOI: https://doi.org/10.46991/AFA/2021.17.1.085

• Download the PDF for full text. Communication serves as a fundamental social process centered on the exchange of information, ideas, and attitudes. This phenomenon fosters the development and enhancement of maturity, experience, and personal and social relationships, facilitating smoother interactions and deeper connections. Consequently, this article, employing a case study methodology, aims to assist researchers in comprehending the principles of communication theory and applying them to real-life scenarios. The skills and techniques acquired through the study are crucial for effective communication across various contexts, including intrapersonal, interpersonal, small-group, and public speaking situations. These skills can be honed not only through theoretical study but also through practical exercises, discussions, and presentations, enabling researchers to integrate them into their daily lives and activities. As a result, researchers will cultivate the ability to navigate public and professional environments in a more productive and assertive manner.

Denkina, D. (2024). Prompt engineering is dead: Long live AI prompt engineering. IEEE Spectrum/News/Artificial Intelligence.

• Since ChatGPT emerged in the fall of 2022, prompt engineering has become ubiquitous, with individuals and businesses alike honing techniques to optimize interactions with large language models (LLMs) and AI tools through strategic query formulation. Online resources are rife with guides and advice on how to craft effective prompts, essential for achieving desired outputs and circumventing protective measures. In the corporate sector, companies are increasingly employing LLMs to build product assistants, automate tasks, and enhance personalized services, as highlighted by Austin Henley, a former Microsoft employee involved in interviewing developers of LLM-powered assistants. Prompt engineers play a pivotal role in this ecosystem, tasked with refining input queries to elicit optimal responses from AI systems. Nonetheless, recent research suggests a potential paradigm shift towards AI-driven prompt engineering, raising questions about the future viability of human-led roles in this field amidst evolving technological landscapes.

Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching (2014). Research-based principles of multimedia learning [Video]. YouTube.

• If you want to hear directly from the master of multimedia learning, watch the video where HILT hosted Richard E. Mayer, Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, for a presentation and discussion about research principles for multimedia instruction. The presentation took place in Sever Hall, May 5, 2014. For more information about the HILT Scholar to Practitioner Speaking Series.