When designing a Oral Presentation assignment, one should remember the key elements of designing assignments of any kind. Modeling the students' performance is crucial. Practice what you preach. And preach what you practice. Students' Use of Oral Presentations Students need more help than usual in visualizing the situation.
Oral presentations require the students to be especially clear on their audience and purpose.
Many instructors find it helpful to have another faculty member or a professional in the field visit during the presentations. Students need to be aware of the differences between oral and written presentation.