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Jason Teteak

This two-hour public speaking program shows you three dozen practical strategies that you can use tomorrow to give a more compelling lecture, and how to generate excitement, enthusiasm, and passion for your lectures even if your topics are dry or boring.

We know how it feels when you have to give a lecture to a room full of students that wouldn't listen to you if they weren't required to.

In fact, we asked people just like you and here were their top 11 concerns.

See if any of these ring a bell for you...

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This two-hour public speaking program shows you three dozen practical strategies that you can use tomorrow to give a more compelling lecture, and how to generate excitement, enthusiasm, and passion for your lectures even if your topics are dry or boring.

We know how it feels when you have to give a lecture to a room full of students that wouldn't listen to you if they weren't required to.

In fact, we asked people just like you and here were their top 11 concerns.

See if any of these ring a bell for you...

  1. How to you deliver value to students?

  2. What if you're a researcher, not a teacher?

  3. What if you get resistance right off the bat?

  4. How do you show confidence with 75 students on laptops?

  5. How do you hold people's attention for an hour...or more?

  6. How do you cover everything? (There's just so much. )

  7. How will you be seen in front of other people?

  8. What is the balance between content and process and skill?

  9. How do you look credible regardless of cultural background?

  10. How do you deal with different levels?

  11. How do you make it audience focused rather than information focused?

...and I'm sure there are many more.

We will cover all these concerns.

In this program, Jason unveils the presentation skills needed to make dry topics come to life and generate the kind of excitement that will make your lectures entertaining and useful for your listeners.

Don't take our word for it...

Here's what others have to say who attended the live program:

"I think this program is something you're going to want to look into. I've been blown away by it…Rule the Room identifies some needs in Education that are being very much neglected by instructors who are very well intentioned, who desperately want their students to learn, but they just don't know what they're missing and I've been one of these instructors."

- Paul Olson University of Michigan TA

"The key to success is shared here in a way that can be personalized to match your own style...Jason does for public speaking what style guides do for effective writing."

Peggy Burns Assistant Dean for Advancement, University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

"I figured Jason Teteak's programs might have a few new tricks—but not much that I hadn't heard before. I was wrong. Jason integrates the latest research on presenting, learning, and audience dynamics with a captivating style that plays with the ironic fact that he is doing presentations… about presentation skills. And therein lies the secret to these marvelous programs."

Philip Deloria Professor and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies University of Michigan - LSA

How is this program different?

This isn’t just theoretical fluff or even just a video of me taking about public speaking and presentation skills ...

...this is Jason actually doing it.

In front of a real audience.

You’ll get to see the meta in the meta of Jason modeling everything he does.

It drives us crazy when people tell you to do something in public speaking and they don’t do it themselves.

If you want that then this program isn’t for you...

Our goal is to give people practical and actionable presentation skills that create a real connection with your audience...

...not pie in the sky ideas, one hit wonders or concepts that sound good on paper but are impossible to execute, that come off as disingenuous or that are just plain ineffective.

Jason will show you exactly how to take your lecture skills to the next level...

...and use them to seize opportunities, BIG and small.

So you can have the confidence you need to deliver your message, because our guess is what you have to say is pretty important.

Meet Your Instructor

International Public Speaking Coach, TEDx Speaker and Best Selling author Jason Teteak has taught more than one million people how to flawlessly command attention and connect with audiences in their unique style.

He’s won praise and a wide following for his original methods, his engaging style, and his knack for transferring communications skills via practical, simple, universal and immediately actionable techniques.

Or as he puts it “No theoretical fluff”.

Jason gained recognition at EPIC Systems in the medical software industry, where he was known as “trainer of trainers of trainers.”

He has developed more than fifty presentation and communication training programs ranging in length from one hour to three days that serve as the basis for The Rule the Room Method.

In

Teteak has flipped the model and changed the approach to great Public Speaking for even the most seasoned veterans.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Captivate your students immediately so they can’t wait to hear what you have to say next
  • Show confidence and credibility so your students can focus on learning
  • Use your tone to get your students to want to listen
  • Hold the attention of 75 students with laptops and smartphones for an hour or longer
  • Manage the pace of lectures that are heavy on content and short on time
  • Successfully field and answer questions in a room full of hundreds of students
  • Enjoy and feel good about your lectures
  • Handle distractions from students who are on facebook, talking, packing up early, or coming in late
  • Use your closing to generate excitement and get your students to want more

Syllabus

Learn three dozen practical strategies that you can use tomorrow to give a more compelling lecture.

Learn three dozen practical strategies that you can use tomorrow to give a more compelling lecture.

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Immediately captivate your students so they can't wait to hear what you have to say next.

Feel and show more confidence and credibility so that you and your students can focus more on learning.

Use your tone of voice to make your students want to listen to you more.

Hold the attention of 75+ students with laptops for an hour or longer.

Manage the pace of even those lectures with a firehose of information in a short period of time.

Credibly invite and answer any question that gets asked of you in even a room full of 100, 200 or 400 students.

Make them feel safe, make them feel good and make them laugh.

Decrease distractions from students who are facebooking, talking, packing up early or coming in late.

Show them it was worthwhile, address any remaining questions and part with warm closing words.

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Suitable for new and existing university lecturers who want to excel at delivering dry or boring subject matter
Guides learners through managing a live audience of up to 400 students
Captivates audience immediately and makes dry topics interesting
Proven techniques keep large cohorts engaged for extended periods
Emphasizes confidence and credibility with students for increased focus on learning
Fortifies students to deal with distractions that arise during lectures

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Reviews summary

Practical lecture skills for engaging students

According to learners, this course is a highly effective and practical guide to improving lecture delivery. Students praise its focus on actionable strategies that can be immediately implemented, helping them to captivate students and hold attention, even with dry topics. Many found the instructor's engaging style and demonstration of techniques to be invaluable, fostering increased confidence in their teaching. While widely celebrated for its direct approach, a few experienced learners noted that some content might be more foundational if you already possess significant public speaking experience, suggesting it's particularly strong for those new to lecturing or seeking a refresh.
Highly beneficial for newer educators, possibly less for advanced.
"Some of the concepts felt a bit familiar if you've done other public speaking courses, but the focus on *teaching* specifically was helpful."
"Decent course with some useful tips, but nothing groundbreaking if you already have some experience."
"Good for beginners, perhaps, but I was looking for more advanced insights."
"I felt it lacked depth and innovative approaches. Much of it felt like common sense dressed up as 'strategies'."
Offers effective strategies for handling common lecture challenges.
"I especially appreciated the tips on handling distractions and keeping attention for longer sessions."
"Very strong on engagement techniques. I learned a lot about how to start strong and manage questions effectively."
"The pragmatic advice for captivating students and managing the classroom dynamics (laptops, latecomers) is priceless."
"The focus on making dry topics engaging was particularly valuable for me."
Helps learners feel more confident and engage students.
"My students are more engaged now, and I feel more confident."
"As a new TA, I was terrified of lecturing. This course was a godsend. It's packed with concrete advice that made me feel so much more prepared."
"I used to dread giving presentations, but now I feel equipped and confident."
"My lectures feel more dynamic, and I'm genuinely enjoying teaching more."
Instructor models techniques, making learning highly effective.
"Jason's energy is infectious, and seeing him *demonstrate* the techniques was invaluable."
"The instructor is incredibly engaging, and I loved how he modeled the techniques throughout the lessons."
"Jason not only teaches but *shows* you how to be an amazing lecturer. His methods are simple, memorable, and immediately applicable."
"The instructor practices what he preaches, which is very effective. It's concise but packed."
Provides immediately applicable techniques for lectures.
"This course gave me so many fresh, actionable ideas. Jason's energy is infectious, and seeing him *demonstrate* the techniques was invaluable."
"Absolutely brilliant! The strategies are simple, yet profoundly effective. I've already implemented several techniques in my online classes..."
"The actionable takeaways are what truly set it apart. I used to dread giving presentations, but now I feel equipped and confident."
"I learned how to use practical tools and strategies that I could apply immediately to my work."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Teacher Training: Teach the Perfect Lecture Students Love! with these activities:
Review 'Aristotle's Way of Thinking
This book provides essential background knowledge in logic and reasoning to enhance public speaking abilities
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  • Read the book
  • Take notes on the key concepts
  • Apply the concepts to your own presentations
Join a study group with classmates
Engage in discussions, exchange ideas, and learn from diverse perspectives with peers
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  • Find a group of classmates who are taking the same course
  • Meet regularly to discuss the course material
  • Work together on assignments and projects
Prepare a slide deck for your lecture
Creating visual aids will provide you with a clear structure and enhance audience engagement
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  • Gather your content
  • Design your slides
  • Practice your presentation with the slides
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Practice with audience of students
Practice in front of an audience to refine ongoing presentation skills
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  • Prepare a 15-minute presentation on a topic in the course
  • Deliver the presentation to a small group of students
  • Get feedback from the students and the instructor
  • Revise the presentation based on the feedback
Deliver dry lecture based on prepared outline
Increase confidence with actually standing in front of a lecture hall and presenting dry content
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  • Prepare outline of lecture
  • Practice delivering lecture to classmates
  • Deliver lecture to entire class
Create a video recording of yourself delivering a lecture
Record your presentation and review it for areas of improvement, allowing you to refine your delivery
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  • Prepare your lecture
  • Deliver your lecture to a camera
  • Review the recording and identify areas for improvement
  • Revise your lecture based on your feedback
Offer to tutor other students in the course
Enhance your understanding of the material by explaining it to others and reinforcing your own learning
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  • Identify students who may benefit from your help
  • Offer your assistance and schedule tutoring sessions
  • Review the course material with the students

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