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Week 1 Forum

Introduce Yourself

Please complete Parts I & II.

Part 1: Introduction

For this Forum assignment, please create your own thread by clicking “new message”. Be sure you include your name in the subject line–for example, “Rebecca Cunningham Intro.” You must also respond to the posts of at least two other classmates, although I hope you will respond to more to generate a strong class forum.  Solid postings which comply with all of the requirements will frequently receive full points. Other class assignments will require more stringent grading, and participating in the forums is a nice way to keep your average up!

For this forum, please tell us about yourself and your background in 200-250 words, articulating your individual student learning goals and/or expectations for this class. You don’t need to disclose any deep dark details you are uncomfortable with, but do tell us where you work, what your previous experience is with public speaking, and what you do when you are not here in class with the rest of us.

Part 2: Embed a Video

After completing Part 1, please post a short video in Forum 1 under your introduction. It can be very short–30 seconds–TV commercial length. It can be any video of your choosing, which is legal and within the bounds of good taste. The purpose of this exercise it to get you familiarized with the process of embedding a video, which is required for each speech assignment. Be sure to use the MEDIA GALLERY (left sidebar) to either record your short video or upload your video.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMBEDDING YOUR VIDEO

The process is pretty straightforward – but is important since you will be doing this for each of four (4) speeches in this class:

1) Record your video using your webcam, smartphone, or digital camera – or you can choose to record directly into the Media Gallery later.

2) Click on the Media Gallery link (left sidebar toward the bottom), then choose the “Site Library” tab.

3) Select “Upload new media” – then choose BROWSE button below “Upload videos.” You can then choose your video from the file it is stored in.

4) IF YOU PREFER TO RECORD DIRECTLY INTO THE MEDIA GALLERY click Webcam tab (rather than Upload tab), choose your webcam, and record your video.

Once you complete that process and fill in any dialogues that appear, you can then go to the proper Forum and use the flash-bulb icon to embed your video from the Media Gallery (called Kaltura). You can choose the size of the video (I usually choose the medium setting) and it should appear as a box – UNTIL it is actually saved. Do not assume it did not work if you are unable to watch the video after completing the steps. Sometimes you may need to exit and return after saving your forum posting. HOWEVER, if it still doesn’t play, consider one more option: a different browser. For example, if Google Chrome is your favorite browser, but it doesn’t work for this video embed, try Mozilla Firefox (or Opera or MS Edge or Apple Safari).

In case you wish to download an additional browser, you can go to the following URL:

http://download.cnet.com/windows/web-browsers/

http://download.cnet.com/s/browsers-web/mac/ (for Mac)

If you need further help once you try these instructions and after watching the videos on the topic (in Lessons), contact Classroom Support for professional assistance with the process.

Two instructional videos on how to embed a video are below. The first video shows you how to upload and embed an existing video file using Kaltura, and the second shows you how to record your video using the Media Gallery and embed the video using Kaltura. Either method is acceptable for embedding your speech videos.

Video on Uploading and Embedding Existing Video Files (For videos recorded and saved on your device)

Video on Recording and Embedding Videos Using Media Gallery (for videos recorded directly in Media Gallery)

Introductory Forum Requirement:

The Introductory Forum topic serves as your official entry into the course. The Introduction Forum must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. ET on Sunday the first week of the course to maintain your course enrollment. Students who do not post to this forum before this deadline will be automatically dropped from the course. NO EXCEPTIONS.”

 

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Week 2 Forum

Organization and Effective Delivery

Course Objective(s): CO 1-3

Goal:  The goal of this forum is to  get students to analyze historical speeches and understand organization and delivery tactics.

Description:

Pick one speech from American Rhetoric’s top 100 speeches list. Listen to or watch the speech, and be sure to take a look at the transcript of the speech below the video or sound clip as well.

Think about how the speech is organized. Can you identify the introduction, body, conclusion, and transitions? Tell us where the body begins, where the conclusion begins, and list at least one transitional phrase from the speech.

Did you find identifying the structure of the speech difficult? Do you think the organization of the speech you chose to analyze contributed to the effectiveness and overall delivery of the message? Why or why not?

*PLEASE PICK A SPEECH NO ONE HAS DISCUSSED YET. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT DISCUSS THE SAME SPEECH.*

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Week 3 Forum

Peer Review #1

Description:

This peer review forum is designed for you to receive feedback on your speech assignment.  Please post your first speech in this forum (this counts as your initial post).  Then, using the attached peer review form, please review two of your classmates’ speeches.  Please keep in mind the peer review should offer substantive feedback (100+ words).  Both positive and constructive criticism is welcomed and encouraged.

 

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Week 4 Forum

Identifying Persuasive and Informative Speeches

Course Objective(s): CO 1.2.3

Goal: Students will be able to analyze historical speeches and identify informative and persuasive components of public presentations.

Description:

Please go to the website American Rhetoric and review the list of Top 100 Speeches. Scan through the speeches and pick two speeches to analyze.

In this forum, describe the speeches you chose and whether or not they are informative or persuasive in nature. Explain why you believe the speeches you chose are informative or persuasive. Don’t forget t use concepts from Lesson 5.

After discussing your chosen speeches, share with us if you think it’s possible to present a purely informative speech without any bias or without using elements of persuasion? Why or why not?

 

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Week 5 Forum

Visual Aids

Goal:  Understanding the importance of visual aids in a public presentation.

Description:

Watch Julian Treasure’s presentation called “How to speak so that people want to listen.” As you watch his presentation, pay close attention to his visual aids and how he incorporates them in his speech. Using concepts from Lesson 6 and your assigned readings for the week, assess his use of visual aids. What techniques did he use? What visual aids stood out to you the most and why did they catch your eye? Do you think he uses visual aids appropriately and effectively for his presentation? Why or why not?

After your analysis, consider how you will use visual aids in your Speech 3 presentation, which requires the use of a visual aid. What type of visual aid will you use and how will your visual aid enhance your speech presentation?

Please note: A transcript of the Julian Treasure’s speech is attached to this forum.

 

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Week 6 Forum

Peer Review #2

Description:

This peer review forum is designed for you to receive feedback on your speech assignment.  Please post your second speech in this forum (this counts as your initial post).  Then, using the attached peer review form, please review two of your classmates’ speeches.  Please keep in mind the peer review should offer substantive feedback (100+ words).  Both positive and constructive criticism is welcomed and encouraged. 

 

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Week 7 Forum

Public Speaking and Human Potential

Course Objective(s): CO 1,5,6

Goal: Understanding the importance of public speaking skills in future career.

Description:

Please view the following TED Talk by Bridget Sampson.  Sampson discusses how public speaking skills can unlock human potential. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioTo11P0P9g

After watching the video, discuss how Sampson’s tips  on public speaking can apply to your own career.

 

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Week 8 Forum

Civic and Professional Speaking

How do you think what you have learned during this course can benefit you in your studies, career, civic, and personal activities? How will you combine it with something you learned outside of this class?

What do you think could have been done better with the course and what did you like the most about the course?