Hello Class,
The first class meeting and speech presentation was a big success. Thank you for preparing ahead of time and for being a supportive audience to each other. I have completed my feedback and you can find it by going to the My Grades Tab. The attached grading form will reflect the numerical grade and provide additional comments to help you prepare for the next presentation.
The discussion activity last week prompted you to pick a topic and begin writing the general purpose and specific purpose statements. This week in chapters four and eight you will learn more about the preparation side of the next speech assignment. Try to keep your topic in mind as you read each chapter and review the examples in the text and Powerpoint lesson. A clearly stated central idea statement will be very important.
You have a busy week ahead of you and I hope the checklist below helps you get organized. If you have any questions, remember to use the Course Q&A, email me, or stop by my office in NUC 341. Have a wonderful week!
Preparing for the Intro Speech Module:
Self Reflection -- will not be accepted beyond Monday, February 6.
Peer Feedback – will not be accepted beyond Monday, February 6.
Chapter 14 Module:
Informative Speech Topic Selection (discussion activity) – due 1/30 at midnight
Exam One – deadline Monday 2/06 at midnightReserve one hour to take the exam in a quiet space
Chapter 4 Module:
Main Purpose and Central Idea (journal activity) – due 2/6 at midnight
Chapter 8 Module:
No graded activity; however, the chapter content is very important to the informative speech.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Monday, January 23
Hello Class,
Tonight is our first time to actually meet each other. I am excited to see each of you and listen to your introduction speeches. Many of you confessed that you have some degree of anxiety about public speaking. You each listed ideas to address anxiety in your own way in the journal activity. This is a positive first step. As I told many, it is most important to prepare and practice. The first speech is all about you so just be yourself and relax.
After a few housekeeping notes I will let you get back to work.
First of all, week three is VERY busy in case you haven't noticed. Chapter 14 released today and the first exam should be completed be no later than Monday, February 6 at midnight.
Second, the module for the introduction speech has two post-presentation activities you will need to complete. You have an assigned partner and you will need to provide him/her feedback. You will also need to complete the self reflection journal. I will use the course email to share a video link of your video with you no later than Wednesday to assist you with this task.
Finally, you will need to select a topic for the informative speech. The chapter fourteen module has a discussion for you to post your topic selection. Don't delay too long as topics are first come, first serve.
Tonight is our first time to actually meet each other. I am excited to see each of you and listen to your introduction speeches. Many of you confessed that you have some degree of anxiety about public speaking. You each listed ideas to address anxiety in your own way in the journal activity. This is a positive first step. As I told many, it is most important to prepare and practice. The first speech is all about you so just be yourself and relax.
After a few housekeeping notes I will let you get back to work.
First of all, week three is VERY busy in case you haven't noticed. Chapter 14 released today and the first exam should be completed be no later than Monday, February 6 at midnight.
Second, the module for the introduction speech has two post-presentation activities you will need to complete. You have an assigned partner and you will need to provide him/her feedback. You will also need to complete the self reflection journal. I will use the course email to share a video link of your video with you no later than Wednesday to assist you with this task.
Finally, you will need to select a topic for the informative speech. The chapter fourteen module has a discussion for you to post your topic selection. Don't delay too long as topics are first come, first serve.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Week 2 Notes
Hello Class,
Each week I will post a quick note in my blog to you. This is my informal method to communicate important information, recap the previous week's graded assignments (discussions or journals) and prepare you for the week ahead. I am happy to see many of you activity in the online course. Your posts in the introduction will help to build a feeling of community and if you have not already done so, please remember to post a picture of yourself as soon as possible. The deadline to complete the graded journal activity for week one will end tomorrow night (1/16/12) at midnight.
Our first required campus meeting will take place on Monday, January 23 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. We will meet in the Communications Bldg. in room 206. You will be expected to attend class for the entire time period. There will be rich discussion, activities, and many creative introduction speeches to be enjoyed! If are you planning to use props or visual aids in your presentation, don't forget to bring them to class.
The online Fundamentals of Speech class moves at the same pace as the traditional face-to-face classes but it will often seem to fly by. The biggest challenge you will face is keeping up. Beginning with week two, you should have spent a minimum of 4-5 hours reading, participating, and preparing for the first presentation. A few of you have done so and you are ready for week two and the new material. However, the majority have spent only a few minutes in the online classroom. You can do this! Set aside time and catch up.
Coming up: Week Two will include Chapter 2 and Chapter 12 with one graded assignment and two practice quizzes. By the way, the practice quizzes will help you prepare for the graded exams.
Each week I will post a quick note in my blog to you. This is my informal method to communicate important information, recap the previous week's graded assignments (discussions or journals) and prepare you for the week ahead. I am happy to see many of you activity in the online course. Your posts in the introduction will help to build a feeling of community and if you have not already done so, please remember to post a picture of yourself as soon as possible. The deadline to complete the graded journal activity for week one will end tomorrow night (1/16/12) at midnight.
Our first required campus meeting will take place on Monday, January 23 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. We will meet in the Communications Bldg. in room 206. You will be expected to attend class for the entire time period. There will be rich discussion, activities, and many creative introduction speeches to be enjoyed! If are you planning to use props or visual aids in your presentation, don't forget to bring them to class.
The online Fundamentals of Speech class moves at the same pace as the traditional face-to-face classes but it will often seem to fly by. The biggest challenge you will face is keeping up. Beginning with week two, you should have spent a minimum of 4-5 hours reading, participating, and preparing for the first presentation. A few of you have done so and you are ready for week two and the new material. However, the majority have spent only a few minutes in the online classroom. You can do this! Set aside time and catch up.
Coming up: Week Two will include Chapter 2 and Chapter 12 with one graded assignment and two practice quizzes. By the way, the practice quizzes will help you prepare for the graded exams.
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