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COMM 110 Wk 1 Discussion – Public Speaking Basics

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Consider each of the public speaking scenarios below and discuss some of the factors that impact the communication process.

Public speaking to a live (in person) audience.

Given this channel (face-to-face), what are some of the problems that can occur with sending your message (think of technology you might use to present)? What types of noise around the receiver(s) might impact delivery of the message (discuss external and internal noises that might occur)? What can the speaker do to help the audience better receive the message?

Public speaking via teleconference (phone/video).

Given this channel (teleconference), what are some of the problems that can occur with sending the message? What types of noise around the receiver(s) might impact delivery of the message (consider external and internal noise)? What can the public speaker do to ensure better communication with the audience? What can the receiver(s) do to ensure better receipt of the message?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

COMM 110 Wk 2 Discussion – Speech Preparation: Organization and Audience Analysis

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Consider the 4 methods for delivering oral presentations: Memorization, Manuscript, Impromptu and Extemporaneous.

• What are the differences among these 4 presentation styles? When would it be appropriate to use each presentation method?
• Next, recall a public speaking event you’ve experienced in the past (whether live, on television, or via the internet); note the subject of the event, the speaker, and the delivery method used. Why do you think the speaker used this method of delivery? Was this delivery method effective? Why or why not?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

COMM 110 Wk 3 Discussion – Characteristics of Effective Oral Presentations

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

When communicating with an audience face-to-face (in person), what are the non-verbal elements used? Discuss some of the ways that non-verbal elements are limited in other public speaking situations, such as a teleconference or webinar? What can we do as public speakers, to help relay messages more effectively when we are limited in our non-verbal communication? Finally, discuss which elements of non-verbal communication you feel you could improve upon (ex: tone, volume, pace, gestures, eye contact) when engaging in public speaking.

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

COMM 110 Wk 4 Discussion – Presenting the Speech

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Discuss the following visual aids and the benefits and challenges they might present in an oral presentation. Also note which types of speaking situations for which they might be most appropriate and discuss why.

Poster Board – Discuss limitations and whether or not this visual aid meets professional expectations. What type of presenters might use this form of visual aid?

Video – Discuss the importance of length and problems you might anticipate before using this visual component of a presentation. What type of presenters might use this form of visual aid?

PowerPoint – Discuss strategies to avoid distractions within the PowerPoint (ex: can some transitions be more distracting than helpful?). What are the expectations regarding font, number of slides, length of content (ex: Should paragraphs of content be included? Why or why not?)? What type of presenters might use this form of visual aid?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

COMM 110 Wk 5 Discussion – Presenting and Listening

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Consider the following scenarios and ways you can improve your listening skills.

Meetings – What are some signs that your audience members may not be listening? What are some ways to help the audience members focus in meetings and presentations?

Group Communication – How can public speakers show others they are listening in a group situation? What are some ways to give feedback on what is being communicated by group members? Why is it important to help everyone in a group feel they are being heard?

Public Speaking – What cues can an audience give you to show they are listening? How can you encourage your audience to tune in and listen to what you’re saying? What role might visual aids play in the listening process?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.