From watching the video 2.1, I learned that there were breathing techniques to manage your anxiety. Janine talked about prior to giving a speech, the speaker should prepare by imagining how the speech will go and try to only focus on the good things. Relabeling emotions is something that I can relate to. When I get nervous I begin to struggle with my words. I start to notice that I’m getting tongue tied, so I pause and smile. If I have notes, I’ll look down at it really quick to get my concentration back. Once I have my thoughts together again, I begin to start again where I had left off.
From the video 2.2, Anthony suggests that every speaker should go to the physical location to get used to the setting. What’s helpful about this video is what Janine had presented. Speakers should really look up useful information about their topic and be ready to answer questions from the audience. Knowing how the professors will grade the speech is also very important, because it will help the speaker to know what to talk about and score all full points on the grading criteria.
The last video of Jenny speaking, I noticed that she had a lot of energy. It then reminded me that I should try to also have confidence in myself and present my speech with as much enthusiasm. She combined two unlikely subjects, but made a very smooth transition. Her technique was very well acted out and as an audience; I could tell that she had practiced many times. Jenny was using hand gestures and she also had eye contact. Hand gestures are important in my opinion, because it puts on a show for the audience. If a speaker just stood there with both of their hands to the side and spoke to the class, it wouldn’t be very entertaining. Eye contact is important, because it gives the audience a sense of connection. When I’m in the audience, listening and watching a speaker, I feel more engaged when they are staring out to their audience. When a speaker is just focusing their eyes on the note card or on the floor it distracts me because I have no one to look at, then I find myself looking around the classroom instead.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Video: 2.1, 2.2 & Intro Jessica.
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I also noticed that Jenny had a lot of energy and she was very enthusiastic. It made me interested in what she had to say and it made it seem like she could talk about her topic for days.
Also, I tend to focus on my note cards when I get nervous. However, I do understand what you mean when you say you do not have anyone to look at so you end up looking around the class room. I hope that I can overcome my nerves and can keep you as well as the rest of the class interested in my speeches :)
I tend to struggle with my words when I get nervous as well. Jenny is very confident in her speech. She had a clear voice. I don't remember her stuttering at all. She is an epitome of a great public speaker. I believe that eye contact is important too. Jenny has great eye contact. She looks down at her note card occasionally, but she turns back up at the audience in no time. I agree with you that eye contact is the connection between the audience and the speaker. Sometimes it is hard to make eye contact because some of the audiences are dozing off or day dreaming.
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