SPC2608_1PM_6777_Group1

Intro:  Watching the group projects taught me lots about different speaking strategies, at showed me how the little things matter and how they can get you from a being an average speaker to getting to the next level. In this reflection I will talk about what I thought each presentation was like, what I learned from it and how it helped me improve.  Group 1:  The first group that presented was group one, which is the group that I was in. Overall my team and I did great. Looking back starting it was pretty hard with each group member being confused and not communicating on our group chat. However, once Christina started dividing the sections and explain the assignment the group really came together to get it done. With teamwork and communication we were able to produce a final product of good quality. WIth both good visuals, and organized slides that gave the clear and easy to read information. During the presentation each group member did their part, with their camera on a...

           Group 1: Supportive Communication and Building Confidence    I was part of group one so of course I paid most attention to our presentation . The key things were how easily it was for us to work together and  smoothly present. At the start I  thought it would be difficult since I was the one moving the slides but it went very well.   I was slightly worried that people might not take the project seriously due to my past experiences from other classes , but once we divided up the sections, the process started to flow smoothly. Everyone contributed and we ended up with a well organized presentation that had very good  visuals. We also made sure to have our cameras on during presentations , which gave it a more professional feel and helped us connect better with the audience. The main topic our group covered was building confidence and creating a supportive communication climate. One part that really stood out ...

  Christopher Moreno Honestly, before we were told we had to do group presentations on public speaking, I thought it was just another class project.  I figured we’d talk about the same stuff I’ve heard for as long as I can remember: don’t fidget, stand up straight, look like you know what you’re doing, don’t say “um” too much.  Basically, I just thought it would be a lot of common sense 101 that we already knew but didn’t know how to actually do.  It really wasn’t until after I prepped for my group’s presentation and watched the other groups that I got a new perspective on public speaking.  I finally saw how it is about more than just avoiding mistakes; it’s about how communication works, planning with purpose, delivering with confidence, and being flexible for special situations.  At the end of all the presentations, I left the class seeing public speaking as something that is actually a skill set you can practice and develop, rather than something you jus...