I'm quite excited to have the opportunity to teach this course because, like you, I would like to improve my presentation skills. Right now, in my life, amongst my friends - especially my Western ones - I feel as though I lack presence, and definitely do not know what the audience wants, which affects my topics for discussion. There will be a multitude of opportunities to practice, to be sure; and I am with you!
This is a reminder: we are not at the speech festival; no reading and no reciting!
CILOS
CILO
1
structure presentations effectively
2
select content appropriate for your audience
3
employ effective verbal techniques
4
employ effective visual techniques
5
improve your performance through preparation and rehearsal
6
evaluate your own learning progress
7
set goals for improvement
8
identify the strengths of a presentation
9
identify the weaknesses of a presentation
10
use language effectively
Teaching and Learning Activities
CILO
In this course you will work individually, in pairs and in groups to:
do focused exercises to practice specific techniques for presentations such as:
2, 5
§selecting a topic that will engage your audience
1, 5
§organizing your topic optimally, choosing points and examples for effect
1, 5
§opening your presentation with an interesting, clearly structured introduction
1, 5
§signalling the flow of your talk to create impact and maintain audience interest
2-5
§relating to your audience in a way that projects confidence and approaches the ideal of presence, preferably with minimum reference to notes
3, 5
§emphasising meaning with the use of chunking, stress and gestures
4, 5
§using visuals with no more words than necessary
6, 7
assess your own performance and identify areas for improvement
8, 9
evaluate and give feedback on presentations
1-10
practise giving presentations
Attendance
Students are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions. An allowance of 20% is made for absence due to unforeseen circumstances; documentation should be available. Hopefully, one student shall be given the responsibility to take attendance during lessons.
Assessment
One - Group Presentation (Session 6)
Groups of four
30% of term mark
Two - Individual Presentation (Sessions 10 and 11)
60% of term mark
Three - ePortfolio (Ongoing)
The portfolio will count for 10% of your term mark. Both the self-introduction and the reflection must be included.
Page One - Self Introduction
90 seconds maximum
The Super Converter program can be used to change both the format and the size of your video clip. It's useful!
Page Two - Reflection
Lesson Notes
PPPRS (Prepare, Practice, Present, Reflect, and Share); and talk to the audience - don't read to them!
Date
Topic
Materials
8.6.09 (W1L1)
Intro to Presentation Skills
Handouts; Plinky.com
CILOS
2
select content appropriate for your audience
5
improve your performance through preparation and rehearsal
We'll also be utilizing a terrific public-speaking Website, Plinky -http://www.plinky.com/- which features a new speaking prompt, daily. Every lesson, we shall answer its prompt as a warmup, incorporating technology in the process.
(Present) Model a two-minute Plinky response; no notes; and then in pairs, respond to prompt; two-minutes only
Distribute course information and the list; and then make photocopies for use in class; include service provider!
We're going to use mobile phone technology in our class, whose purpose is not only to capture evidence of your performance but to enhance the appeal of our lessons as well. To achieve the latter, we'll need to compile a list of your mobile phone numbers as we are going to try a series of - hopefully - fun activities involving SMS. If you don't want to participate, you do not need to share your number. We respect your privacy!
What makes an Effective Presentation?
Brainstorm elements (e.g. visuals; audience management; signposting)
Rank elements on board and present them for two minutes
Ask questions afterwards; have presenter reflect on eye contact and voice delivery
Distribute Session 1 worksheets
Individual Practice 2
Two minutes to present your partner; no notes
Ask questions afterwards; have presenter reflect on eye contact and voice delivery
Distribute eportfolio information
An hour, tomorrow, perhaps, to tinker with equipment?
Assignment
Date
Topic
9.6.09 (W1L2)
Presentation Formats
CILOS
1
structure presentations effectively
2
select content appropriate for your audience
5
improve your performance through preparation and rehearsal
7
set goals for improvement
8
identify the strengths of a presentation
9
identify the weaknesses of a presentation
Lesson Flow
(U-shape) (Introduce lesson)
Round-table review of either an effective presentation element or an area for improvement
Get everyone up and walking around, find someone with whom respond to prompt; two-minutes only
Answer questions silently, speakers and audience
Did the audience understand (did you understand)?
Do they remember (do you remember)?
Are they influenced (are you influenced, moved)?
Watch three self-introductions
Determine introduction elements incuded in students' videos; elicit responses
Signposting and Linking Words (coherence)
Distribute the cards and have students group the linkers according to their function; have them put their groups on the whiteboard, along with any additional answers
The Conclusion
Brainstorm elements that can be concluded in the conclusion; put on board
Main points
Solution/Recommendation
Further question/topic to explore
Future outlook or prediction
Broader view or scope of the topic
Invitation for questions
Memorable statement
Signpost
Problem-Based Presentations (film?)
Groups of students are given a different problem; they have the outline and consequently must elaborate for five minutes, with each member presenting a portion
Present feedback on either:
Linguistic coherence
Physical coherence
Conclusion/Summary
Assignment
Date
Topic
12.6.09 (W1L4)
Presentation Practice and Feedback
CILOS
1
structure presentations effectively
2
select content appropriate for your audience
3
employ effective verbal techniques
4
employ effective visual techniques
5
improve your performance through preparation and rehearsal
Set one goal (based on marking criteria or otherwise) for excellence; enumerate on Google Documents
ePortfolio Time
All videos are playable in the portfolio
Stress and Chunking
Follow introduction to word stress and stress patterns
Model stress pattern of one bingo card
Students group words according to sress patterns and place them on the board for review
Model Dialog
Find someone in the class whose name stress pattern is the same
Practice dialog and then review as a class
Assignment
Practice!
Date
Topic
16.6.09 (W2L6)
Group Assessment
CILOS
1
structure presentations effectively
2
select content appropriate for your audience
3
employ effective verbal techniques
4
employ effective visual techniques
5
improve your performance through preparation and rehearsal
6
evaluate your own learning progress
7
set goals for improvement
8
identify the strengths of a presentation
9
identify the weaknesses of a presentation
10
use language effectively
Lesson Flow
(Introduce lesson)
Mention Zoho Poll and Twitter
Are you ready to present today? In class, I'll be providing live feedback on the micro-blogging Website, Twitter. If you are familiar with this program, I will tweet from the username, cityuelc; and if you have a username, I can tweet directly to you! This invaluable feedback can be used for your eportfolio reflection.
Apart from the Twitter account, I've set up a poll on my blog - http://misterwoo.blogspot.com/2009/06/presentation-skills-outstanding.html - where you can vote for the best eportfolio in the class. This is for the official prize. There, moreover, will be an unofficial prize!
Demonstrate Plinky - http://www.plinky.com/PPPRS (Prepare, Practice, Present, Reflect, and Share)
Play, "Have You Ever?"
Practice with your partner to the left and to the right
Answer question
Was the answer interesting or entertaining?
Review Stress and Chunking
Stress adds an extra nuance of meaning
Answer in pairs, how do you make the difference in stress? What is the point of stressing?
Model Dialog
Find someone in the class whose name stress pattern is the same
Practice dialog and then review as a class
Presentations
Question and Answer Time after each session; one strength and one area to improve
Fill out reflection form and we'll review on Thursday
Assignment
Date
Topic
18.6.09 (W2L7)
CILOS
1
structure presentations effectively
3
employ effective verbal techniques
4
employ effective visual techniques
5
improve your performance through preparation and rehearsal
6
evaluate your own learning progress
8
identify the strengths of a presentation
Lesson Flow
(Introduce lesson)
Demonstrate Plinky - http://www.plinky.com/PPPRS (Prepare, Practice, Present, Reflect, and Share)
Arrange groups of eight according to presentation process; review
Practice with your partners
Stand in the center and present
Reflect on eye contact; gestures; and voice delivery
Present Feedback
Read blog
Point out discussion board
Body Language
Questions to Answer
Why is body language important when giving presentations
What is the difference between gesture and posture
Provide examples of gestures that can be used in presentations
In a circle, can we categorize them
Provide examples of good and bad posture in groups
Present Individual Reflections (Practice)
Draw a focus card
Five minutes to prepare; two minutes to present; film everything
One thing that they did well; and guess what their focus was
Assignment
Date
Topic
19.6.09 (W2L8)
Visual Aids
CILOS
1
structure presentations effectively
2
select content appropriate for your audience
3
employ effective verbal techniques
4
employ effective visual techniques
5
improve your performance through preparation and rehearsal
6
evaluate your own learning progress
7
set goals for improvement
8
identify the strengths of a presentation
9
identify the weaknesses of a presentation
10
use language effectively
Lesson Flow
(Introduce lesson)
Demonstrate Plinky - http://www.plinky.com/PPPRS (Prepare, Practice, Present, Reflect, and Share)
Arrange groups according to age
Draw a focus card
Practice with your partners
Stand in the center and present
One thing that they did well; and guess what their focus was
ePortoflio Preview
Read the suggested content and assessment criteria for eportfolio (mention all the feedback)
Visual Aids
In groups brainstorm on the board all kinds of visual aids, and think abotu what specifically they could be used for (e.g. playing cards for a demonstration)
Distribute session materials
Handout 3, discussion of two cases (select a representative to speak)
Parallel Structuring, exercise two, on the board
Individual Presentation Outline Form
15 minutes to complete form
Three-minute presentation utilizing a visual aid (computers and whiteboards at students' disposal)
Assignment
If you are ready, prepare your three-minute reflection video
Date
Topic
22.6.09 (W3L9)
Mini-presentations
CILOS
1
structure presentations effectively
2
select content appropriate for your audience
3
employ effective verbal techniques
5
improve your performance through preparation and rehearsal
8
identify the strengths of a presentation
4
employ effective visual techniques
10
use language effectively
Lesson Flow
(Introduce lesson)
Demonstrate Plinky - http://www.plinky.com/PPPRS (Prepare, Practice, Present, Reflect, and Share)
Arrange groups of eight according to height
Practice with your partners
Stand in the center and present
Inviting questions - students prompt each other for questions; and choose one person to follow-up
Present Schedule
ePortfolios due on Monday; vote for portfolios; and consultations (time to prepare) on Friday
Individual presentations on Thursday
Demonstrate improvement in one area
Create list for students (strong pass/pass; strength/area for improvement)
Commercials for IOPs
Watch commercial
30 seconds to 2 minutes; one visual aid
Why should people watch you?
Be creative (e.g. ballet; riddles; stories writing on board)
Film and put on Blackboard
Feedback on Twitter or another medium?
Second Round (Lightning)
- Losing students write a controversial topic to be presented; no warmup time
- Two students mark two presenters each
Assignment
Date
Topic
23.6.09 (W3L10)
Thinking about the Audience
CILOS
1
structure presentations effectively
2
select content appropriate for your audience
3
employ effective verbal techniques
5
improve your performance through preparation and rehearsal
6
evaluate your own learning progress
7
set goals for improvement
8
identify the strengths of a presentation
9
identify the weaknesses of a presentation
10
use language effectively
Lesson Flow
(Introduce lesson)
Demonstrate Plinky - http://www.plinky.com/PPPRS (Prepare, Practice, Present, Reflect, and Share)
Choose someone to imitate
Practice with your partners
Stand in the center and present
Audience guesses who the speaker is; and explains why
Deliver Feedback
Distribute Dews
Discs of performances
List for students (strong pass/pass; strength/area for improvement)
Improve in areas; remember that the content counts!
Thinking about the audience
Dealing with questions (briefly; around the room) to review
Split class in half to do worksheets 2A and 2B
15 minutes to prepare a 3-5 minute presentation on learning English in Hong Kong
Half of the class will prepare as audience members, and with an audience in mind; a quarter of the class will present blindly, not knowing the audience beforehand
What to reflect on individually
What did you have to change about yourself and your presentation to fit the audience?
What worked well in your presentation to specifically meet the audience's needs?
Assignment
Date
Topic
26.6.09 (W3L12)
Individual Oral Presentations and Conclusion
CILO
1
structure presentations effectively
2
select content appropriate for your audience
3
employ effective verbal techniques
4
employ effective visual techniques
5
improve your performance through preparation and rehearsal
6
evaluate your own learning progress
7
set goals for improvement
8
identify the strengths of a presentation
9
identify the weaknesses of a presentation
10
use language effectively
Lesson Flow
(Introduce lesson)
Finish presentations
Deliver Feedback
Distribute IOP assessment criteria
One noticeable improvement
One area which still needs work
Write points on board
Complete eportfolio survey
Due Monday
One Final Treat
Assignment
Twitter
Got feedback? You can use Twitter to tweet your comments to either myself or someone else in the class. Send me your thoughts @wootang01. If you prefer to remain anonymous in providing your commentary, use our anonymous, CityU ELC Twitter account:
Plagiarism is unacceptable as it involves claiming other people's work as your own. Therefore we strongly advise you to use your own words wherever possible throughout your presentations. Obviously your research means you get information from various sources - especially the Internet - but you must reorganize aand rephrase this - make it your own.
Technical Support
Student are available at the SAC.
Hours: 12:30 to 14:30, Monday through Friday, from 8.6 to 31.7.09
E-mail: epsupport123@gmail.com
Preparation Notes
Allow my students to access the course site: check page two of the binder.
Teachers' notes can be found in the teacher's area of Blackboard.
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