Welcome to the ISBA Faculty Development Resources Webpage!
Thank you for your interest in speaking for the Illinois State Bar Association!
Become Known as an Authority on Your Topic and
Earn Complimentary MCLE Credit as an ISBA Law Ed Presenter!
Speaker MCLE Credit - Receive MCLE credit for presenting at CLE programs, as well as for the time it takes to prepare for the presentation. Preparation time is generally calculated at six-times the presentation time. See Supreme Court MCLE Rule 795(d)(5)(i).
Attendance MCLE Credit - ISBA provides complimentary attendance MCLE credit if speakers choose to stay for other sessions of the program at which they speak. (Just check in at the registration desk and inform the staff that you will be attending.)
Bill Moller's Top Tips for a Killer On-Camera Presentation
Prepare for your next on-camera presentation with tips and advice from broadcast journalist pro, Bill Moller, in this short video: Bill Moller's Tips on How to Present a Killer CLE Presentation. Bill helps you prepare for your next CLE studio presentation and on-camera courtroom appearance with his prize-worthy presentation tips – from preparing your notes and organizing your presentation, to presenting your information on-camera with energy, comfort and ease!
ISBA's Law Ed Faculty Development Series
Already a Presenter?
We know that preparing course materials and PowerPoint slides can be a time-consuming endeavor. To assist you with this process, we have put together some reference tips and resources:
9 Public Speaking Tips, from Spoken Word Poet, Pages Matam By Pages Matam
The first time Pages Matam heard spoken-word poetry, he knew it was what he wanted to do with his life...but first he had to master the art of speaking in public.
What Makes a Master Trainer? By Jonathan Hall
Get Jonathan's take on how a "master trainer" is someone who intuitively practices a learner-centered approach to learning, as he explores where learning happens, how trainers use their skills, and how to become a master trainer.
Becoming a Better Public Speaker: Tips From the Greats
By Megan Allen
Learn how to embrace anxiety, connect with your audience, tell a story, show passion for your topic, use body language to make your point, and much more!
3 Techniques Bill Clinton Uses to Wow an Audience By Sam Harrison
With decades of public speaking experience, Bill Clinton can teach you a thing or two about wowing your audience and engaging the crowd!
Master your nerves and become a superb public speaker by following these three easy rules.
Websites
Listening Comprehension
Jack Richards explains listening comprehension and how your audience learns through either "bottom up processing" or "top down processing."
Steve Hughes is founder and president of Hit Your Stride, a communications consultancy that helps attorneys look and sound smart when they talk. His website www.hityourstride.com offers eight unique articles aimed at helping good speakers become great. Topics include: how to deal with a chatty audience, ridding yourself of public speaking fears, having a back-up plan, driving your audience crazy, and much more!
Steve Farber is the president of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated, an organization devoted to the development of business community leaders. His website www.stevefarber.com is full of articles, videos and relevant books worth checking out.
