20 funny ways to liven up a class or presentation
Whether you're the one teaching/giving a presentation or a student/attendee obliged to take part, there's no denying that sometimes it's hard to keep your audience captivated or stay awake in a hot, stuffy room... That's why we've decided to put together this hilarious selection of photos in the hope that anyone faced with a yawning class will be able to liven things up a little!
Here are 21 ways to transform a boring class or presentation into a memorable event that's guaranteed to keep everyone's attention. Why not give it a try and let us know how it went!
1. The hot chemistry teacher
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Most chemistry classes require demonstrations, but this guy takes them to a whole new level! Why settle for a simple Bunsen burner experiment when you can leap onto a work bench and show your class how it really should be done? Just make sure you don't set fire to the classroom!
2. Because everyone loves Grumpy Cat
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3. Offer your students rewards
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Don't settle for candy if you want to congratulate your students... This guy promised to dress up as Scooby Doo and offer everyone a glass of champagne if they all got A's for their homework... What better way to motivate a class?
4. Make deliberate mistakes in order to keep everyone's attention!
(For example morph Nelson Mandela into Morgan Freeman!)
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5. Invent creative ways to increase your income!
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Hilarious! One student turned up with his parents to an Open House and found this up on the wall.
6. At the risk of being a Grammar Nazi, this guy needs a proofreader!
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7. When your chemistry teacher is a secret Lady Gaga fan...
8. Why not bring a few mascots to class?
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9. You could also unwittingly intrigue workers in the opposite building!
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10. A subtle, creative PowerPoint presentation!
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11. Use visuals to make sure your students pay attention!
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12. Be brief and concise when using presentation slides
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13. Provide examples that everyone will understand
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14. Use past vs present comparisons
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15. Use references that everyone will relate to!
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16. Get creative with photos to encourage students to sign up to your class
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17. PowerPoint slides are an easy, fun way to get the message across!
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18. From the days when the Cosby Show was primetime viewing
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19. Another hilarious use of comparisons!
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20. And if none of the above work, just ask for help!
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By Straker Julia
Writer
Passionate about writing, I write articles on the subjects that I love. Creativity and Animals themes are my favorites!