LOVE this article! It is so true that the engagement is key and one which is lacking in so many interactions. I, too, remember being bored out of my brain in multiple classes, at conferences, etc. where the speaker/teacher/coordinator felt that what they had to say was more important than what we wanted/needed to hear. When I was engaged, it was because the speaker was 'sharing' rather than telling; whether it be an exciting first-hand experience or information that was relevant and useful. It is said that, as a presenter, you need to engage your audience in the first 5 minutes and that interest is completely lost within 10 minutes. This applies to both online and in person; but of course, on-line, especially at home there are a multitude of distractions: the telephone (if you're not on it for the presentation), kids/other household members demanding your attention, emails popping up on your screen, etc. How easy is it (if you are bored with the speaker) to click to another window on your laptop and read an email, look at something on Instagram, etc.? Likewise, in-person situations, you can turn your phone on silent and check out Facebook, emails, etc. In other words, unless you are captivating (as a presenter) and engaging (in other words, involving the audience at some level), it doesn't matter whether you are 'live' and in person, or on a screen - your audience will tune out!
LOVE this article! It is so true that the engagement is key and one which is lacking in so many interactions. I, too, remember being bored out of my brain in multiple classes, at conferences, etc. where the speaker/teacher/coordinator felt that what they had to say was more important than what we wanted/needed to hear. When I was engaged, it was because the speaker was 'sharing' rather than telling; whether it be an exciting first-hand experience or information that was relevant and useful. It is said that, as a presenter, you need to engage your audience in the first 5 minutes and that interest is completely lost within 10 minutes. This applies to both online and in person; but of course, on-line, especially at home there are a multitude of distractions: the telephone (if you're not on it for the presentation), kids/other household members demanding your attention, emails popping up on your screen, etc. How easy is it (if you are bored with the speaker) to click to another window on your laptop and read an email, look at something on Instagram, etc.? Likewise, in-person situations, you can turn your phone on silent and check out Facebook, emails, etc. In other words, unless you are captivating (as a presenter) and engaging (in other words, involving the audience at some level), it doesn't matter whether you are 'live' and in person, or on a screen - your audience will tune out!
LOVE this article! It is so true that the engagement is key and one which is lacking in so many interactions. I, too, remember being bored out of my brain in multiple classes, at conferences, etc. where the speaker/teacher/coordinator felt that what they had to say was more important than what we wanted/needed to hear. When I was engaged, it was because the speaker was 'sharing' rather than telling; whether it be an exciting first-hand experience or information that was relevant and useful. It is said that, as a presenter, you need to engage your audience in the first 5 minutes and that interest is completely lost within 10 minutes. This applies to both online and in person; but of course, on-line, especially at home there are a multitude of distractions: the telephone (if you're not on it for the presentation), kids/other household members demanding your attention, emails popping up on your screen, etc. How easy is it (if you are bored with the speaker) to click to another window on your laptop and read an email, look at something on Instagram, etc.? Likewise, in-person situations, you can turn your phone on silent and check out Facebook, emails, etc. In other words, unless you are captivating (as a presenter) and engaging (in other words, involving the audience at some level), it doesn't matter whether you are 'live' and in person, or on a screen - your audience will tune out!
LOVE this article! It is so true that the engagement is key and one which is lacking in so many interactions. I, too, remember being bored out of my brain in multiple classes, at conferences, etc. where the speaker/teacher/coordinator felt that what they had to say was more important than what we wanted/needed to hear. When I was engaged, it was because the speaker was 'sharing' rather than telling; whether it be an exciting first-hand experience or information that was relevant and useful. It is said that, as a presenter, you need to engage your audience in the first 5 minutes and that interest is completely lost within 10 minutes. This applies to both online and in person; but of course, on-line, especially at home there are a multitude of distractions: the telephone (if you're not on it for the presentation), kids/other household members demanding your attention, emails popping up on your screen, etc. How easy is it (if you are bored with the speaker) to click to another window on your laptop and read an email, look at something on Instagram, etc.? Likewise, in-person situations, you can turn your phone on silent and check out Facebook, emails, etc. In other words, unless you are captivating (as a presenter) and engaging (in other words, involving the audience at some level), it doesn't matter whether you are 'live' and in person, or on a screen - your audience will tune out!