Now that I have had a full week in for participation, I was able to focus even more on the material rather than cramming in three days. So a lot of information was absorbed this week. One thing that stood out to me was the article we read from Bonnie Ellis, PhD. She wrote, "Are You Scared Speechless?" In this entry, she explained what The Awareness and Control Method was and how to use it for presentations. This was a really good read and found it very useful when it came to present my introduction and conclusion for this week's YouSeeU assignment. One quote and method that still rings in my head is, "...so long as the audience does not know you are nervous, you are ok!" By not showing any signs of nervousness, it gives confidence in your speech and credibility.
Another good piece of information that was shared this week was the video on involving the audience. By involving the audience, you can reduce nervousness and bring awareness to your audience. If you ask the audience questions, it hands the responsibility to the crowd which can determine whether your message is being heard or not. This is vital also because if you need a break from the spotlight, this will provide it for you if used effectively.
Next week is looking a little tougher with the participation and with what is required in general. Hopefully I will be able to deliver to my full potential as I have been these past two weeks.
-JV
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