MAKING A DIFFERENCE

What you can do to MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

What we do.

The Technology In Education Society (TIES) is a Canadian registered charity devoted to advancing the education of students in developing countries. We donate computers, tablets, and related, innovative technology, and we also have scholarship programs.

Agenda

• Registered charities in Canada; purposes
• UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Project selection
• Education in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa
• YOU making a difference
• Grade 12 CLC and Capstone pitch
• Q & A

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ASK A QUESTION

Registered charities

Four heads of charity:

• the relief of poverty,
• the advancement of education,
• the advancement of religion,
• or other purposes that benefit the community in a way the courts have said are charitable.

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UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Country selection – top down

• GDP per capita (PPP)
• Poverty rate
• Fragility index

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Project selection – bottom up

• Don’t reinvent the wheel
• Practicalities
• Serendipity (aka “dumb luck”)
• Projects targeting girls and young women in Guatemala, Sierra Leone, and Kenya

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YOU MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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Why go to Tanzania?

Grade 12 CLC and Capstone Project Ideas

• For the aspiring writer/content creator: The next edition (or two!) of our email newsletter.
• For the social media obsessed: Set up and run Instagram account for TIES and/or TIES of Kenya.
• For the nerd: Program Raspberry Pi with static website and demo of RACHEL hotspot. (True nerds will understand what that means!)
• For the entrepreneur: Investigation and recommendations for "Lights for Learning" project (in the planning stage now).

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Capstone Project Ideas II

• For the marine biologist: Reef protection project in Timor Leste.
• Addressing climate change: Methane capture micro-projects.
• Gender equality: Child marriage education program, or menstrual products.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.

Mother Teresa

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Do not act as if you had ten thousand years to throw away. Death stands at your elbow. Be good for something while you live and it is in your power.

Marcus Aurelius

Thank you

https://ties.charity/resources/

WHAT IS YOUR QUESTION ?

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.

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Winston Churchill

Thank you

Dynamic delivery

Learn to infuse energy into your delivery to leave a lasting impression.

One of the goals of effective communication is to motivate your audience.

Engaging the audience

• Make eye contact with your audience to create a sense of intimacy and involvement
• Weave relatable stories into your presentation using narratives that make your message memorable and impactful
• Encourage questions and provide thoughtful responses to enhance audience participation
• Use live polls or surveys to gather audience opinions, promoting engagement and making sure the audience feel involved

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Overcoming nervousness

Confidence-building strategies

Navigating Q&A sessions

1. Know your material in advance
2. Anticipate common questions
3. Rehearse your responses

Maintaining composure during the Q&A session is essential for projecting confidence and authority. Consider the following tips for staying composed:

• Stay calm
• Actively listen
• Pause and reflect
• Maintain eye contact

Final tips & takeaways

Consistent rehearsal

• Strengthen your familiarity

Refine delivery style

• Pacing, tone, and emphasis

Timing and transitions

• Aim for seamless, professional delivery

Practice audience

• Enlist colleagues to listen & provide feedback

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• Seek feedback
• Reflect on performance
• Explore new techniques
• Set personal goals
• Iterate and adapt

Thank you

Brita Tamm

502-555-0152

brita@firstupconsultants.com

www.firstupconsultants.com