Presenting in English
2016.12.02 and 2016.12.07
Weeks 14 and 15 of the semester, we wrapped up work in the text and took a look at a few final presentations.
In our final class session week 15, we talked about some readings in Section 5 that dealt with advanced rhetorical techniques like dramatic contrasts, tripling, and more.
I will be calculating scores this week and next and on campus available to talk, though it's always best to email me for an appointment. Let me know if you have any questions I can help with or just want to talk, now or in the future.
Thanks for a great class!
JBH
2016.11.2, 11.9, & 11.16
During these class sessions, we continued workig through the text in Sections 3 and 4, which focus on stress, emphasis, and focusing attention using spoken language. We also looked at a few pointers on visuals from the Six Minutes website.
Next week it's time to make another presentation video. Again, you need an audience of at least three people, one of whom can be your cameraman. You may use our classroom during class time, but you'll probably need to coordinate with classmates. Please have your video uploaded to YouTube and post the link to the class blog before 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28th.
Thanks!
JBH
2016.10.26
This week we continued in Section 2 and moved on to Section 3 during class.
For next week, please complete Chapter 3 before we meet again. Do Task 2 in Section 3.12 (page 46) using a speech you already presented. Be prepared to show your PPT and read it, demonstrating your pacing, rhythm and stress in class next week.
Also, please expect to move on to to Unit 4 in class next week. We will work our way through the book and continue talking about our next Vocal Variety presentation, which will be presented Week 13 (Nov. 23). Please get going on that project now.
The Vocal Variety assignment and evaluation info are linked here.
More information about the speech is at the following links:
http://sixminutes.dlugan.com/toastmasters-speech-6-vocal-variety/
http://gytm.blogspot.kr/2012/03/be-cautious-with-vocal-variety.html
See you in Class!
JBH
2016.10.19
This mid-term week's session was spent discussing the presentation experience we all just had. Students talked about what it was like to present on video, what we noticed from watching others' videos, and whose videos we should watch in class.
After viewing a few videos and giving feedback to the presenters, we were notified to get ready for next week by listening, pre-reading and answering all questions in the text in the remainder of Section 2, as well as in Section 3 through 3.6 (up to page 39). Please do this BEFORE coming to class.
See you then!
JBH
2016.10.05 & 10.12
In class, we went over more pointers on visuals from Chapter 2 and talked about getting ready for our "Get To The Point" speech to be presented next week. We also went over some great techniques for starting our presentations. Check them out again for more ideas.
We will be video-recording our presentations and uploading them to YouTube. We will not be meeting as a class on Oct. 12, and you can use the classroom to make your presentation video on that day, but you need to coordinate with your classmates. You need to have an audience of at least three people when you give your presentation and we must be able to see you and hear you making the presentation. Please make your video viewable by others if they have the link, but you do not need to make them searchable.
Follow the instructions for uploading your video at YouTube.com, and use the instructions below to post the YouTube link to the class blog by email.
Please make sure your video is posted to the class blog by midnight, Sunday, Oct. 16th (earlier is better), so classmates will be able to give you feedback as a comment on the blog. Use the assignment to guide your feedback. Everyone should give and receive feedback from two classmates.
Emailing Blog Posts & Making Comments (Video links)
- Make an amazing video and upload it to YouTube.
- Copy the link into the text part of an email message. For the subject line, type “Student Name/Assignment label/Class Day & Time)
- Send e-mail to profjbh.(secret word)@blogger.com
- E-mail appears like magic!
- Go to your class blog site and give feedback as a comment to blog posts.
• Include your name on whatever you post (and comments) to get credit.
• Check after you have finished to make sure it appears on the blog.
You can post comments to the blog using the links below:
Class Blog 1-2 Class Blog 3-4 Class Blog 5-6
2016.09.28
This week we shared proposals for our Major Assignment, which we will be presenting Oct. 12th. We also watched expert Julian Treasure talk about How to Speak So That People Want to Listen.
We filled up our class time by going over some of the basics of using Visuals from Section 2. Please finish up reading and answering questions through the end of Section 2 for next time. We will continue talking about the text and prepare for our presentations.
Thanks,
JBH
2016.09.21
In class, we continued working on Section 1 in the Book, dealing with getting our talks started and Signposting to let our listeners know where we are taking them.
We also talked about our first Major Assignment, the 3rd Project from Toastmasters Speaking Manual . Instructions for the speech, whose objective is to "Get to the PoInt," are linked here. You need to be planning this now, because you will be presenting it soon -- Oct. 12th. In addition to the basic instructions linked above, there are also a few resources I can recommend for tips on how to create speech number 3 linked here.
Please be ready next week (9-28) to present a brief proposal of your speech topic, which should include your general and specific purpose, with as much detail as possible, without presenting your whole speech ahead of time.
Other resources you may find useful are:
Six Minutes: Public Speaking and Presentation Blog
The Public Speaking Project (online public speaking textbook)
Attention-getters for opening a speech
Impromptu Speech Topics
http://homeworktips.about.com/od/speechclass/a/Impromptu-Speech-Topics.htm
The instructor shared a great example of a speech with strong content AND great presentation technique, How to Make Stress Your Friend.
You should continue in the book, working ahead toward Section 2 . We may do impromptus in the near future too.
JBH
2015.09.07
In class, we cracked open the text to Section 1, dusted off the sound CD so we could listen as we answered questions, and looked at how to put together introductions and openings for a presentation or speaking event.
For our next class meeting Sept. 21 please complete the exercises from Section 1, and be ready to give the Section another look .
Wrap up Unit 1 this week and be ready to talk about it all of it in class Sept. 21st, as well as move on into Section 2. Please also use your time off to watch three presentations and analyze the openings, looking for the features we talked about in class. Please present a typed report about your observations of these three beginnings. What techniques did they use? Mention things you noticed, whether they are features mentioned in the book or not. We will talk about our observations in class.
Also, watch this space for a Major Assignment coming soon.
Thanks!
JBH
2016.08.31
Our first day got off to a good start with an instructor-led orientation about the class, standard operating procedures, and a little about himself.
The second item on the day's agenda was demonstrating our regular daily routine for starting class with a Word, Quote, and Joke of the Day. Don't forget, someone needs to present those at the beginning of class each week. Please write the Word and Quote of the Day on the board or have them ready to go on the classroom computer when class begins on the hour. If one of these is your job and you are going to be absent, please find a replacement. If there is no replacement the week after you have taken one of the roles, it will be yours again.
Where to look?
For Words of the Day: www.dictionary.com -> word of the day archives
For Quotations of the Day: www.quotationspage.com
For jokes of the Day: Google for "ESL jokes."
Detailed instructions are on the "Resources" page linked here,
FOR NEXT WEEK:
Please get the book (Presenting in English, Powell, Heinle); pre-read and be ready to discuss the first unit when we meet Wednesday. Also, have an icebreaker speech ready to share with the class..
See you in class!
JBH
Our first day got off to a good start with an instructor-led orientation about the class, standard operating procedures, and a little about himself.
The second item on the day's agenda was demonstrating our regular daily routine for starting class with a Word, Quote, and Joke of the Day. Don't forget, someone needs to present those at the beginning of class each week. Please write the Word and Quote of the Day on the board or have them ready to go on the classroom computer when class begins on the hour. If one of these is your job and you are going to be absent, please find a replacement. If there is no replacement the week after you have taken one of the roles, it will be yours again.
Where to look?
For Words of the Day: www.dictionary.com -> word of the day archives
For Quotations of the Day: www.quotationspage.com
For jokes of the Day: Google for "ESL jokes."
Detailed instructions are on the "Resources" page linked here,
FOR NEXT WEEK:
Please get the book (Presenting in English, Powell, Heinle); pre-read and be ready to discuss the first unit when we meet Wednesday. Also, have an icebreaker speech ready to share with the class..
See you in class!
JBH
