After reviewing the recording of my speech on creating a comic strip, I noticed that I used many techniques to deliver my speech in a professional way, but I had also made many mistakes when I was presenting. What I thought I did well on my speech was using my voice which projected to classroom very well, even when I turned away from the class to use the whiteboard. Although I noticed when I was using the whiteboard, I tried to use keep my sentences and words short and simple so I would not always be facing away from my audience; however, I found that very counter effective since I seemed to rush through my demonstration part not taking the time to explain why the steps were very effective. Also, when I used my very own comic as an example to show to the class how very effective the steps where it showed that I was serious about my speech and gave them an insight that comic strips do not heavily rely on talent on art or writing. …show more content…
What helped prepare me was creating my flashcards for my speech, as it helped me focus on key points in my outline to help me remember my topics and limiting what I wrote in my flash card so I would not have a jumble of words confusing me when I present. A major flaw that I did not prepare for was controlling hand motion as it was a big part that affected my speech, as I noticed in my recording that it was very distracting to my audience. During my next speech, I will try to keep hand movement to a minimum so when I try to empathize a point my hand motion will become more
Saturday Morning Cartoons Saturday morning cartoons are on the verge of becoming extinct on the major networks. Year after year there are continually less and worse cartoons on Saturday mornings. It was painful and sad but I thought that they had hit rock bottom and they will only get better from here. However, it now seems that cartoons may very well slide out of existence.
The delivery of my speech portrays a sense of calmness and seriousness. I used this style of speaking to show the importance of my subject, lack of organ donors. Throughout the presentation I used note cards as a guide and frequently made eye contact with my audience. When giving facts that I felt were important I made sure to look at the camera to show there significance. I also added my input into some of the facts to try and convince my listeners to become organ donors
However, I did notice that there were a few faults in the presentation, one being a fault that I personally consider may have negatively impacted our presentation. It seems to me that I was not able to deliver the presentation to the best of my ability as I had let my nerves get the best of me when talking to the staff. The reason for this was that I was not comfortable with taking on the speaking role that I was given and that there were last minute changes made to my slides right before presenting. Bruner, (1996) stated that the learning process for staff relies on the “meaningful dialogue” that is presented by the presenters. In this case, I think that my speech was not strong enough to grab the audience’s attention, thus not being able to portray my message about what an Ofsted inspection is and what the results from an Ofsted inspection mean. Nevertheless, although I was not able to present to the quality that I had wished, the feedback received was reassuring that I had not done terribly bad. I was able to see myself grow as a presenter as I noticed that my
The introduction mentioned this as I stated this is how I would prepare someone to go skiing. By including my own experience, I gave myself credibility and brought attention to the topic by saying I had been skiing ever since I could walk. It also prepared the audience for what to expect from the speech. The first transition was smooth because it went from overview to the first topic, but the next few transitions could have been improved. I wrote what I wanted to say on the notecard, but when it came time to conclude the paragraph, the transition did not sound as good as I would have like it to.
The comic strip has much to do with what we have been discussing in class. We have been discussing in class the development of the individual. In the comic it is saying that dog bones look much like human bones, and maybe we are more connected then we thought. I believe in the comic strip they are also stating that people are ignorant. That we will believe anything that we see. We as people a lot of the time also jump to conclusions. In the strip Buck jumped strait to the conclusion that Satchel, the dog, is the missing piece of humanity. I think that this comic is trying to say a lot of different things. I also believe that the comic is trying to say that people need to know facts about things. We need to learn information so that we can evolve. Throughout the year we have discussed many of these things in past readings. We read many pieces of literature that discussed evolution of the human species, such as; “Gilgamesh”, the philosophy of Socrates, “The Sermon on the Mount”, “14 Mindfulness Trainings”, “Oration on the Dignity of Man”, “Intimation Ode”, “Civilization and it Discount...
Having students teach each other is a way to promote a deeper learning of the content. Teaching to others promotes independence and confidence. This activity also improves the student’s public speaking skills. It also is a good stepping stone to the necessary presentations and performance assessments. Performing for an audience that will actually provide feedback is a new concept for most. This is an area that will need plenty of positive reinforcement and skill development. Doyle provides performance assessment options and a guide for building a rubric to aid in the development of this
Coming into speech class, I mentally and physically prepared myself for what was in store. I never really like giving speeches, especially impromptu speeches. Signing up for speech was hard for me to do because I absolutely did not want to take it and was considering not taking it in high school and wishing that I would never have to take it. My fears for COMM 101 was being judged. I am not really one to care about what people think about me, but something about public speaking gives me a fear that people will judge me if I stutter or not be able to complete a speech. I just wanted to do my best in this class and just breeze through this class and get it over with. Getting up in front of the class for my first speech, was petrifying for me
I grew comfortable enough for my last speech that I didn’t have a note card. Not having a notecard I felt confident in what I was going to say and the powerpoint also helped. I am an introvert and being in front of people is not easy. There is still room for improvement in talking in front of people.
Making a successful public presentation or speech to an audience was a very big task for me before I joined the public speaking class. I was always frightened and very nervous. Since then I now understand the process of making a speech or a presentation including coming up with a topic and from this topic develop the main points of the speech, research, organize my points, revise them, edit and make a magnificent presentation to any audience. People in the audience might sometimes agree or disagree with my opinion or points, it was therefore necessary to communicate my information clearly to the audience without making any judgments since every person was entitled to a different opinion and views about things.
Comic strips are especially beneficial for migrant workers who are uneducated and may find reading difficult. It has been found that for a reluctant reader or an English language learner, a prose text can be incredibly daunting. The key to getting these learners to read is to engage their imagination and attention by using comic strips as a learning tool .
Work with a speech consultant. Speech consultants can help you develop effective delivery skills. Ask your campus faculty development office for names of consultants or a schedule of workshops on lecturing.
At first, I dislike public speaking because I get stage fright standing in front of the whole class. Throughout this semester, I learned the proper format to write the outline of
It is important to be organized in this class in order to keep track of all the speeches and to organize a time span where you can practice your speech. On the other hand, I feel it is important to find your speaking style because that way you can adjust your speech with the way you speak. For example, I tend to speak very fast so, I like to create speeches that flow with the speed of my communication. One of the most important things in this class is to attend. Student have to attend this class because there are various opportunities to learn how to improve their skills and to observe other forms of communications by their fellow classmates. Lastly, the main foundation for any good speech is to create many drafts for your speeches. For any future oral communication students to succeed in this course, I would recommend to simple practice. A phrase that is often times very repeated but, it is very important for an oral communication class. If you do not practice your speeches because if you do not practice you will not deliver a proficient speech. Besides practicing your speeches, it is important to create speech draft before creating your
Preparation is key in presenting a well thought out, impressive presentation. To an educator preparation is vital. Preparation usually consists of the following elements audience, research, rhetorical mix and rehearsal. Elisabeth Gareis in Guidelines for Public Speaking expresses the importance of tailoring to the audience. Gareis (2006) states that “at all times during the process of preparing and delivering a speech, we need to keep in mind that we are speaking to an audience and not just to ourselves” (pp.3). For an educator it is crucial to know the students and ...
The art of effective presentation is the fruit of persistent efforts and practice. Your personality is reflected in your presentation. Adequate planning and preparation are essential for a successful presentation. A successful presentation can help you in winning the goal as well as attraction of audience. A presentation should be persuasive and should change the audience’s attitude after listening. Oral presentations are often more persuasive. Good presenters always check their equipment before starting their presentation.