2nd Presentation (Topic, Main Points and Why You Chose Your Topic)

For your assignment I would like you to do the following based on what we discussed in class today.

Choose a topic

Choose a new topic based on Business Issues and Campaigns

Brainstorm your topic

Take a picture and post your brainstorm Manaba

Choose 3 main points

Why I chose my topic

Write 100 words or more why you chose your topic.

When you post on the blog site first tell us the following:

My topic is …

My three points are …

I chose my topic because …

Complete as much as you can during class time and the deadline to complete everything before next class on Monday, June 7th. (But do as much as you can until the end of class.)

Scroll down and in the Comment box type your answers, then push “Post Comment.”

If you have any difficulties with entering information on the blog, please send me an email – skoog5600@gmail.com

READ – Giving Feedback

WHILE you review your classmates presentation.

There are two very important parts to giving good feedback. First, give very specific comments rather than vague comments: Point to exact areas of improvement; give examples of general issues that you found; be clear about what exactly the issue was; explain why it was an issue, etc. Second, make your comments helpful. The goal is to help the presenter or writer improve his or her presentation or essay. You should point out unclear areas where it occurs. But don’t stop there. Explain it is difficult to understand and give some simple and clear advice on how to make it better.

Constructive feedback means giving the recipient information on how to improve their work without criticizing them. Learning how to give constructive feedback is an important life skill, which will not only help the recipient, but will also benefit you by helping you reflect on what makes for a successful presentation.

Here are a few tips on how to give constructive peer feedback:

1. Be detailed with examples
Look back at the different areas we’ve discussed, eg introduction, structure, conclusion, techniques, as a way of focusing your feedback. Remember, you are giving feedback on their presentation skills, and not, for instance, on their business idea or their grammar.

2. Be positive
Always start your feedback with something positive about the work. First, tell the person what you liked, and then explain why. Here are some examples taken from previous students’ work.

I really liked your introduction. It made me want to keep listening.
I particularly liked your use of signposting. I had a clear idea of what to expect.
I like the question you used at the start. It made me think I might use something similar in future.

3. Be specific
If you have any suggestions for improvement, be very specific. Imagine you’re on the receiving end of the feedback, and think about making your comments as useful as possible.

I liked your introduction – it made me laugh! However, I think it might be clearer if you spoke a little more slowly.
The chart of your second slide looked interesting, but I wasn’t sure what the red line was meant to represent. I think it would be helpful if you spent a little more time on it.

Presentation Feedback for your breakout room partners last week

During our class today, find your partner’s from your breakout room in this blog post and post your feedback by commenting to each other. Copy and paste the questions below and answer them by reply under the partner’s comment.

Topic and introduction

Interesting?            Yes    No                   Clear?     Yes     No                 Strong clear opinion on the topic?    Yes    No

Main points:

Clear?     Yes       No                                  Details?   Yes     No                                  Easy to follow and understand?   Yes      No

Poster, powerpoint, keynote or prezi:

Clear?     Yes       No                                  Details?   Yes     No                                    Easy to follow?   Yes      No

Conclusion:

Clear?     Yes       No                                  Interesting?   Yes      No                        Summary? Yes    No

Please write additional comments that are helpful for the presenter to improve their presentation:

Presenter Questions

After your presentation each presenter will ask listeners two questions related to your presentation. The listeners will answer the question in the breakout room. Don’t just ask the question, listeners please answer the question the presenters ask.

For the assignment, write (2) questions you will ask after your presentation.

For example, my topic is Climate Change. After the presentation I could ask the following:

1. Do you think humans affect climate change?
2. What do you think we can do to help stop climate change?

Please post your questions by commenting below.

DEADLINE is before class May 24th.