Presentation Discussion Sweet Apple Orchards CostBenefit Analysis Classroom
Presentation Discussion Sweet Apple Orchards Cost-Benefit Analysis Classroom Discussion: What should be included in the presentation, and what are some effective ways to work? Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc. Copyright Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy all rights reserved
Issue 1 Audience • Consider your audience. What is an agricultural goods supplier interested in knowing? Keep your discussion relevant to your audience. – Audience: (discuss and fill in) – Motives: (discuss and fill in) Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc. Copyright Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy all rights reserved
Issue 2 Historical Relevance • This would not be the first time a major improvement/change has been proposed to an existing industry or technology. How has this worked out in the past? In what ways is this discussion relevant to the current situation, and in particular, to your audience? – – Technology Improvements: How (pick one of your improvements) changed society: How (pick another one) changed society: How automated pesticide spraying could change society: Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc. Copyright Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy all rights reserved
Issue 3 Advantages and Results • When discussing the advantages of the robot approach, your client will not be interested in how fancy or “cool” your technology is, only how it will improve results. – Advantages: Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc. Copyright Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy all rights reserved
Issue 4 Using your Resources • You have more than one person on your team. Coordinate your efforts for maximum effectiveness. – Ways to maximize efficiency: Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc. Copyright Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy all rights reserved
Issue 5 Practice Makes Perfect • Practice your presentation out loud, with your teammate(s) and your Power. Point or poster. – Tips on preparation: Vex 1. 0 © 2005 Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Inc. Copyright Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy all rights reserved
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