Week 11; May 16

The goal for today's class (May 16) was for each student to create their own voice thread, and review visual and oral presentation skills. Finally, I wanted to nail down a topic for final presentations.

We managed to make a VT and share it with others. NOTE: As LK demonstrated, to share a VT you will need to click 'Invite your friends', then click on the group 'Spring 2014 MCE'. From the group list you can choose the people you wish to share your VT with. Include me when sharing.

NOTE to GROUP 3;
You MUST include me in sharing your VT - otherwise I have no evidence that you participated in the class activity.

We then explored visual aspects of presenting. These included; body language, facial expression, ppt (Lessig Method & Takahashi Method), movement, and lighting (Thx, Silver!)

Ss should consider collaboration as an approach to creating their presentations and to making them the best they can be. Few people in the real world work completely on their own – they usually employ a variety of people who might bring specialized skills needed to complete a project. 

For your final presentation, you may work together to create a presentation HOWEVER each student must create their own presentation.  If you have questions, please ask!

For the final hour of the class, we explored oral aspects of presenting. These included clear pronunciation, cadence and rhythm (thought groups), music, silence and pauses.

Unfortunately, we did not get to any kind of a discussion of what your final topics will be.

 So this week BEFORE class on May 23, you must:

• Leave a comment below telling us about your idea for a final presentation topic.
• Write a first draft of your final presentation and bring it to class. 
• On May 23 we will be editing scripts, and brainstorming how to make your words into a GREAT presentation using different visual and oral effects.

In conclusion I want to share a youtube clip of a very effective pause from the Rocky Horror Show.

Now, leave your presentation ideas ........... below.