Voice-Over PowerPoint: On Writing Well![]()
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Multi-Media Element no. 1: YouTubeFor my English Composition II course, I use this YouTube video of Fred Rogers testifying before the Senate in order to receive funds for his show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. This video exemplifies so many positive components of creating meaningful, well-rounded arguments. It illustrates how one (Mr. Rogers) can approach an audience who is between on-the-fence and hostile (the Senate) and win them over with honesty and integrity. Though more importantly, Mr. Rogers uses his ethical claim-- as a child psychologist, writer, an advocate for children, and as a person who witnessed the loneliness and disconnect that Americans felt in the 1960s, and how that loneliness and anger was reflected in their children-- to show the absolute need for public television, and his show in particular, as a place where kids could feel safe. His statement is powerful and exact, as it's only seven minutes long. Multi-Media Element no. 2: TedTalkAlso for my English Composition II course, I use Sir Ken Robinson's TedTalk about schools around the globe and their dismantling of creativity. I generally show this discussion at the mid-semester point, when students have already chosen their topics, developed initial brainstorms, and are beginning to work in the research phase of their projects. Not only in the conversation incredibly consistent with the audience (college students), but it is a solid example of structural organization and the balance of ethos, pathos, and logos. Before the students watch the Ted Talk, I direct them to give careful consideration to the arc of the lecture and how it follows the arc of a research paper. Furthermore, they give attention to the credibility of Sir Robinson's research, how he frames it, and how he uses pathos, particularly levity, to reduce the dire and emotional impact of the implications he is presenting. And because he uses levity throughout his presentation, it makes the high seriousness of his conclusion even more resounding. Self-Reflection – Video Recording of Teaching(5) excellent (4) good (3) average (2) adequate (1) needs improvement (n/o) not observed Preparedness I seemed to be well-prepared 4 I had clear objectives for the presentation 5 I used appropriate materials to support lesson 4 Presentation I was well-organized in my presentation 5 I defined unclear terms for students 5 I demonstrated enthusiasm for subject 4 I commanded presence in the room/on the screen n/o I maintained good eye contact n/o I provided appropriate examples to illustrate/clarity ideas 4 I related new ideas to prior knowledge/information 5 I used clear pronunciation and articulation 5 I encouraged dialogue and critical thinking 3 I used appropriate technology within presentation 3 Student Response The students verbally responded when I asked them to n/o The students seemed to follow along with the presentation and discussion n/o Instructor Awareness I noticed when ideas seemed unclear to students n/o I paused to ask appropriate questions n/o I responded appropriately to student questions and nonverbal cues n/o Describe your rapport with students, based on this presentation. In regards to the Voice-Over PowerPoint I made for my English Composition II course, I think the Voice-Over is conversational, clear, and easy to follow. I gave numerous examples to support the main points of good, approachable writing. Based on this presentation, what do you consider to be your strengths as an instructor? I think my strengths are building on previous lessons and pulling past conversations and lectures into current conversations and lectures, to reinforce the development of the ideas and how they influence/build on one another. I think I come across as open, engaged, and passionate about writing. Based on this presentation, what do you consider to be your weaknesses as an instructor? Well, all the presentations I’ve made for my classes are on Prezi—and before this semester, these presentations were given in face-to-face classrooms. However, this is the first time that I have not only made a PowerPoint but used Voice Over. I think the Voice Over is solid, but the visuals of the PowerPoint are not that engaging. Describe the student’s response to you as the instructor. Generally, I think, my students feel like they can trust me and that I will do everything I can to help them learn writing and research skills. I think they feel comfortable exploring their own ideas and personal histories in my class and coming to knew revelations about themselves and how they view the world. I’m pretty sure they know how much I care and that I am always available to them. Describe your mannerisms (positive and negative) when presenting information. My positive mannerisms is that my voice has inflection, it’s clear, and I am conversational. My lecture doesn’t feel canned. It feels like an exploration of concepts with examples of how to explore. I think, in some ways, it feels like I am coming to ideas as I am lecturing, which shows that I am engaged and interested. My negative mannerism is saying “um” at a few points when I am stacking ideas or searching for the words to develop examples. Additional comments/things you noticed when watching your presentation. I hope to learn how to add Voice-Over to my Prezi presentations because I think the platform is more engaging. Also, I want to try recording video lectures. Now that I have learned how to add Voice-Over, I will use it in my online Composition II classes, but it made me realize how important video recorded lectures can be.
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