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Present with Confidence with Present Pal

Dec 13

Present Pal

Present Pal is an accessible presentation support app that aids learners in creating simple, interactive flashcards that guide them through presentations and oral communication tasks.

How Present Pal Supports Learning Barriers

Present Pal’s development has been directly informed by students who receive the DSA, and helps support anxiety and low confidence, communication, and executive functioning.

Anxiety and Low Confidence
  • Smart Flashcard Creation removes the anxiety around getting started with presentations.
  • Rehearsal Mode helps students build their confidence before the day of the presentation.
  • While delivering, checkpoints guide users through their presentation content.

Communication
  • Smart Flashcard Creation allows students to transform their thoughts and content into concise presentation notes.
  • Rehearsal allows students to practice and refine their delivery, improving fluency and confidence.
  • Present Pal’s Lessons provide strategies for effective communication and interaction that students can take advantage of at any time.

Executive Functioning
  • Present Pal’s interactive flashcards and bullet points support working memory by encouraging active recall whilst minimising distractions during the presentation delivery, keeping students calm and focused on the task at hand.
  • Students can control their slides as they present with the Present Pal App and Present Pal Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint integrations, making the presentation delivery seamless.
  • Rehearsal enables students to self-assess and monitor their progress towards their presentation goals.
  • The Presentation Planner and Smart Flashcard Creation give students a starting point, supporting task prioritisation and time management.

  How Maia Uses Present Pal

Maia is dyspraxic and studied Fine Art at Glasgow School of Art. In this short video, she shares how Present Pal supported her presentations and can benefit other disabled and neurodivergent learners!