managing student presentations ruth w. moore iec, cu boulder october 25, 2008 1
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Examples of Presentation Skills Stating purpose Effective Openings Content & Organization Commenting on visuals Stress and Intonation Pacing Signal words Eye Contact & Gestures Stating purpose Effective Openings Content & Organization Commenting on visuals Stress and Intonation Pacing Signal words Eye Contact & Gestures 3TRANSCRIPT
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Managing Student Presentations
Ruth W. MooreIEC, CU BoulderOctober 25, 2008
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OverviewTeaching presentation skills as a
processExampleFinal Presentations
◦Equipment◦Time Management◦Evaluations
Tips
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Examples of Presentation SkillsStating purposeEffective OpeningsContent & OrganizationCommenting on visualsStress and IntonationPacingSignal wordsEye Contact & Gestures
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Building SkillsInstruction of Skill
Individual work
Small group
practiceStudent
Feedback
Instructor feedback
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Example: Effective Openings Attention Getter
Clear Main Idea
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InstructionEffective Openings
Discuss ways to openReview languageState main ideaWatch a short speech
◦Steve Jobs
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Language•Suppose…How would you…?•Have you ever wondered why…?
Problem or Question
•Did you know that…•According to the latest studies…
Striking Example or
Fact
•Have you ever been…?•I remember when…•Last year…
Anecdote
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Individual Work
Review note cardsUse model to write an attention
getterState main idea clearly
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Small Group Practice
3-4 StudentsTimed practice
◦Give attention getter◦State main idea clearly◦Continue with presentation
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FeedbackStudent
Peer feedbackInformalSimple
evaluation formsSelf-evaluations
Instructor
• Informal•Observations
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Skill Building
Add skills one at a timeKeep expectations realisticGive lots of practicePrepare students for final
presentations
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Final Presentations - EquipmentTimerVideo recorderTripodMini DVDsComputerProjectorStudent evaluation formsInstructor evaluation forms
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Time Management
Adhere to time limitsFormat DVDs prior to speechesRequire flash drivesInclude time for peer evaluationsLimit Q & A sessionRecruit student helpers
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Instructor EvaluationsIntroductionOrganization and ContentConclusionPronunciationDeliveryGrammarAdherence to Time LimitAdditional Comments
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Student Evaluations
Written Self-Evaluations◦Watch without volume◦Watch with volume
Written Peer Evaluations
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Tips
Use impromptu speeches for brainstorming
Be specific about expectationsEstablish due datesGive examples of evaluation
formsProvide list of student
presentation order
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Repeat Process
Change ExpectationsWork on new skillsReinforce learned skillsImprove weaker skills
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Copies of Presentation
Visit http://cotesol.pbwiki.com
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Building SkillsInstruction of skill
Individual work
Small group
practiceStudent
feedback
Instructor feedback
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Signal WordsDiscuss purpose Review list of words and phrasesCheck new or never spoken
wordsListen to short speech
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Individual WorkAdd signal words to note cardsPick new words and phrases
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Small Group WorkPaired Fluency Exercise
Student A gives 1-2 minute speech
Student B tracks signal words Student B gives feedback Change roles Rotate students Repeat process