1.2  Describe different types of IT messages where presentations or public speaking are viable methods of communicating.

1.3  Compare different methods for delivering presentations.

1.4  Describe how technology effectively supports a presentation or speech.

2-Minute Presentation

·         Make a sales pitch for a new video game.·         Describe how to perform a task on your PC or PC software.

·         Warn what to do in the event of a virus alert.

·         Describe the steps in troubleshooting a printer problem.

·         Explain how a network or a part of a network operates.

·         Describe the benefits of social media or compare two social networking packages.

Deliver your presentation and submit your presentation file or link.  Windows Media Link is the preferred method of recording and submitting the audio file.  Please refer to the course materials page under Week One for instructions on how to record a sound file.

Learning Team Charter

Complete the Learning Team Charter.

Proposal Presentation (Preparation)

Communicating Effectively Worksheet

2.1  Describe the audience, purpose, and message of various presentations.

2.2  Identify techniques for organizing information in a speech or presentation.

2.3  Demonstrate methods for developing supporting concepts for the body of a presentation.

2.4  Construct an introduction and conclusion for a speech or presentation.

Proposal Presentation (Preparation)

Public Speaking Self-Reflection

Write a 350- to- 700-word reflection that answers the following questions:

·         What verbal and nonverbal speaking anxiety signs did you see?

·         What specific areas do you intend to work on in this class?

·         What do you want to accomplish in this course?

·         How would you plan to improve weak areas to accomplish your goals?

Presentation Analysis and Adaptation Worksheet

Informative Presentation

·         Creating a file directory tree·         Creating a secure password

·         Another skill you feel is helpful and interesting related to computers, PCs, or smart devices

Include a PC or another prop as a visual aid.

Deliver your presentation.

·         If you use an audio-only format, submit a Microsoft® PowerPoint® file containing images taken while you give the presentation with your prop. No text or diagrams can be included.

Your instructor will provide feedback for this week’s presentation on the following subheadings:

·         Audience and Topic

·         Delivery: Voice and Body Language

·         Week Two

·         Overall Evaluation

3.1  Identify various forms of media used to support a presentation’s message.

3.2  Demonstrate effective use of media and other supporting technologies in a presentation.

3.3  Demonstrate an effective use of language supporting a presentation achieving its purpose.

3.4  Describe ways to engage the audience during a presentation.

Proposal Presentation

Brainstorm a game for your proposal presentation and submit your idea to your instructor for approval.

Develop a presentation in which you explain your game to Higher Solutions executives. Use an effective organization, and include an introduction and conclusion. Determine the best supporting materials and visuals to use. Cover the following:

·         Basic game idea

·         Audience and skill level

·         Type of game, setting, and characters

·         Player interactions

·         Objectives, rules, and limits

·         Platform and rational (PC, game console, smart device app)

·         Tools and resources needed for development

Record your presentation. Each speaker must spend 4 to 5 minutes detailing an aspect of the proposal.

·         Accompany your audio presentation with a Microsoft® PowerPoint® visual that contains images and text in support of your presentation.

Your instructor will provide feedback for this week’s presentation on the following subheadings:

·         Audience and Topic

·         Delivery: Voice and Body Language

·         Introduction

·         Body

·         Conclusion

·         Week Three

·         Overall Evaluation

Submit an outline of your presentation.

4.1  Develop a strategy for adapting a presentation to a digital delivery method.

4.2  Compare various methods for delivering presentations digitally.

4.3  Describe the challenges of effective communication through a digital medium.

Forms of Media Matrix

Supporting One-Point Presentation and Outline

Write a preparation outline based on the University of Phoenix Material: Supporting One-Point Outline on the student website.

Choose three types of supporting materials to support your point.

Develop a 3-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation to highlight the supporting material. This requires research and skillful handling of the effective use of language and supporting material. This assignment stresses audience analysis and adaptation.

Deliver a 5-minute supporting one-point presentation based on your outline.

Your instructor will provide feedback for this week’s presentation on the following subheadings:

·         Audience and Topic

·         Delivery: Voice and Body Language

·         Introduction

·         Body

·         Conclusion

·         Visual Aids

·         Language

·         Week Four

·         Overall Evaluation

5.1  Analyze various delivery styles of professional IT and business leaders.

5.2  Describe the impact of blogs, instant messaging, and social media on public presentations.

5.3  Describe current and future technologies for online meetings and presentations.

Ethical Speaking Analysis

Identify a situation in your life when an issue related to speech ethics was involved. The issue could have affected you as a speaker or a listener.

Write a 350- to 700-word analysis in which you describe the situation and explain the ethical issues involved. Discuss ethical guidelines that could improve the situation.

Persuasive Presentation and Outline

·         Educational merits of video games

·         Challenges of a paperless office

·         Organizational effectiveness of telecommuting

·         The virtual workplace

Incorporate a 6- to 8-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation or another form of media identified in Ch. 15 of Public Speaking.

Write a preparation outline.

·         Your delivery will be extemporaneous, using a speaking outline. This presentation requires considerable research and skillful use of persuasion methods. Special emphasis must be provided to evidence and reasoning. This assignment stresses audience analysis and adaptation.

·         Follow Monroe’s Motivated Sequence in Ch. 14 of Public Speaking, and include a measurable final action step in your presentation.

Deliver your presentation.

This week’s presentation is graded on all subheadings of the form.