Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from BB for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on BB.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 12 - Delivering Your Speech
*Read Chapter 10 - Using Language Effectively
*Quiz on Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 on BB.
*Watch all Speech Buddy Videos associated with Chapters 10 & 12
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Continue writing your Tribute Speech. We will present the Tribute Speech on Nov 15th @ 6:30pm during our face-to-face meeting.
*Continue researching your topic for the Persuasive Speech. You will need to bring all research to our meeting on Nov 29th.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE. Each post is worth a maximum of 5 points.
1). In regards to the following Speech Buddy videos, 10.1, 10.2, 12.1, 12.2, and 12.3: Respond to what you learned in the videos. What did you learn that could be helpful in your speech?
2). Read the discussion on Flickr regarding sexist language at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/flickrideas/discuss/72157603414562419/ How do you respond to their comments in light of what your textbook says?
3). Pick one concept from the reading this week and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://sierracomm001.blogspot.com/ to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Monday and ending Sunday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words and is worth a maximum of 3 points.
Note about comments: When you leave a comment on another blog, make sure you are logged into your blogspot account. In other words, you will need to make sure your "Display Name/Alias Name" shows up on the blog you are commenting on. I record the locations, dates and times of your comments. Please keep record of your posts and comments in case questions arise about where comments are located.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Week of October 22-28
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from BB for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on BB.
Due this week:
*Mandatory Meeting, Thursday, October 25th @ 6:30pm - 9:35pm. W108. We will perform out Informative Speeches, and prepare for the Tribute Speech and Persuasive Speech.
*Powerpoint presentation due by TONIGHT, Monday, October 22 by 11:59pm. Please email me the presentation at the gmail address.
*Outline for the Informative Speech will be due in class on Thursday.
*Self-Evaluation: Please post a self-evaluation to your blog by Sunday. (We will chat about this more during our class meeting).
:)
The Blogging Prof.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from BB for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on BB.
Due this week:
*Mandatory Meeting, Thursday, October 25th @ 6:30pm - 9:35pm. W108. We will perform out Informative Speeches, and prepare for the Tribute Speech and Persuasive Speech.
*Powerpoint presentation due by TONIGHT, Monday, October 22 by 11:59pm. Please email me the presentation at the gmail address.
*Outline for the Informative Speech will be due in class on Thursday.
*Self-Evaluation: Please post a self-evaluation to your blog by Sunday. (We will chat about this more during our class meeting).
:)
The Blogging Prof.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Week of October 15-21
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from BB for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on BB.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 11 - Integrating Presentational Media
*Watch all Chapter 11 Speech Buddy Videos
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Powerpoint presentation due by Monday, October 22nd @ 11:59pm (8 slides maximum). Please submit your powerpoint presentation through email to my gmail account.
*Mandatory Meeting reminder: We will present out Informative Speeches on October 25th beginning promptly at 6:30pm. Please arrive on time to our meeting.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE. Each post is worth a maximum of 5 points.
1). With digital visual and audio files, it's easy to alter an original photograph, video, song, or taped conversation. What are a speaker's ethical responsibilities when developing presentation media for a speech?
2). Reflect on a public speaking event you've attended recently, or one that you recall particularly well, in which the speaker used presentation media. How effective was the speaker's use of presentation media? How did the media add to the speech? Were there ways in which the presentation media detracted from the speech? How might the speaker have improved his or her use of presentation media?
3). Pick one concept from the reading or videos, this week, and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://sierracomm001.blogspot.com/ to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Monday and ending Sunday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words and is worth a maximum of 3 points.
Note about comments: When you leave a comment on another blog, make sure you are logged into your blogspot account. In other words, you will need to make sure your "Display Name/Alias Name" shows up on the blog you are commenting on. I record the locations, dates and times of your comments. Please keep record of your posts and comments in case questions arise about where comments are located.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from BB for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on BB.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 11 - Integrating Presentational Media
*Watch all Chapter 11 Speech Buddy Videos
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Powerpoint presentation due by Monday, October 22nd @ 11:59pm (8 slides maximum). Please submit your powerpoint presentation through email to my gmail account.
*Mandatory Meeting reminder: We will present out Informative Speeches on October 25th beginning promptly at 6:30pm. Please arrive on time to our meeting.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE. Each post is worth a maximum of 5 points.
1). With digital visual and audio files, it's easy to alter an original photograph, video, song, or taped conversation. What are a speaker's ethical responsibilities when developing presentation media for a speech?
2). Reflect on a public speaking event you've attended recently, or one that you recall particularly well, in which the speaker used presentation media. How effective was the speaker's use of presentation media? How did the media add to the speech? Were there ways in which the presentation media detracted from the speech? How might the speaker have improved his or her use of presentation media?
3). Pick one concept from the reading or videos, this week, and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://sierracomm001.blogspot.com/ to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Monday and ending Sunday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words and is worth a maximum of 3 points.
Note about comments: When you leave a comment on another blog, make sure you are logged into your blogspot account. In other words, you will need to make sure your "Display Name/Alias Name" shows up on the blog you are commenting on. I record the locations, dates and times of your comments. Please keep record of your posts and comments in case questions arise about where comments are located.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Week of October 8-14
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from BB for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on BB.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 13 - Speaking to Inform
*Read Chapter 9 - Beginning and Ending your Speech
*Watch all Chapter 9 & 13 Speech Buddy Videos
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Continue researching and writing your Informative Speech Topic (reminder, you need at least 4 credible sources to inform your speech).
*Reminder: We will meet on Thursday, October 25th to perform our Informative Speeches. Mark your calendars!!!
*Powerpoint Presentation Due for Informative Speech on October22nd @ 11:59pm.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE. Each post is worth a maximum of 5 points.
1). Speech Buddy: Review the following Interactive Videos" 9.1, 9.2, 13.1A, 13.1B, and "Use It" 13.1 on the Interactive Video website. Respond to the ideas in the videos. What did you learn that could be helpful for your next speech?
2). What components, according to your book, go into an introduction and conclusion? How are you going to use these ideas in your Informative Speech? Please give specific examples! Write out part of your intro and conclusion in your blog post.
3). Pick one concept from the reading this week and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://sierracomm001.blogspot.com/ to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Monday and ending Sunday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words and is worth a maximum of 3 points.
Note about comments: When you leave a comment on another blog, make sure you are logged into your blogspot account. In other words, you will need to make sure your "Display Name/Alias Name" shows up on the blog you are commenting on. I record the locations, dates and times of your comments. Please keep record of your posts and comments in case questions arise about where comments are located.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from BB for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on BB.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 13 - Speaking to Inform
*Read Chapter 9 - Beginning and Ending your Speech
*Watch all Chapter 9 & 13 Speech Buddy Videos
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Continue researching and writing your Informative Speech Topic (reminder, you need at least 4 credible sources to inform your speech).
*Reminder: We will meet on Thursday, October 25th to perform our Informative Speeches. Mark your calendars!!!
*Powerpoint Presentation Due for Informative Speech on October22nd @ 11:59pm.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE. Each post is worth a maximum of 5 points.
1). Speech Buddy: Review the following Interactive Videos" 9.1, 9.2, 13.1A, 13.1B, and "Use It" 13.1 on the Interactive Video website. Respond to the ideas in the videos. What did you learn that could be helpful for your next speech?
2). What components, according to your book, go into an introduction and conclusion? How are you going to use these ideas in your Informative Speech? Please give specific examples! Write out part of your intro and conclusion in your blog post.
3). Pick one concept from the reading this week and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://sierracomm001.blogspot.com/ to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Monday and ending Sunday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words and is worth a maximum of 3 points.
Note about comments: When you leave a comment on another blog, make sure you are logged into your blogspot account. In other words, you will need to make sure your "Display Name/Alias Name" shows up on the blog you are commenting on. I record the locations, dates and times of your comments. Please keep record of your posts and comments in case questions arise about where comments are located.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Grades Updated in BB
Hello Fabulous Students,
I have entered grade into BB for the following items:
Demonstration Speech
Demonstration Participation (attendance for the Demo Speech day)
Self-Evaluation #1
As a reminder, it is your responsibility to check your grades often (at least once a week), and email me if you have any questions.
Have a great day everyone!
:)
The Blogging Prof.
I have entered grade into BB for the following items:
Demonstration Speech
Demonstration Participation (attendance for the Demo Speech day)
Self-Evaluation #1
As a reminder, it is your responsibility to check your grades often (at least once a week), and email me if you have any questions.
Have a great day everyone!
:)
The Blogging Prof.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Week of October 1-7
Hello Folks,
There is only one thing due this week: MIDTERM! Please log into Blackboard and complete the midterm by Sunday, October 7th @ 11:59pm. Be sure to start your test early in case you run into any technical difficulties, and be sure to have it submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday night.
If you run into any issues with the test, please email me at my gmail account at: sierracomm001 at gmail dot com
Let me know if you run into any issues.
Good luck on the midterm.
The Blogging Prof.
There is only one thing due this week: MIDTERM! Please log into Blackboard and complete the midterm by Sunday, October 7th @ 11:59pm. Be sure to start your test early in case you run into any technical difficulties, and be sure to have it submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday night.
If you run into any issues with the test, please email me at my gmail account at: sierracomm001 at gmail dot com
Let me know if you run into any issues.
Good luck on the midterm.
The Blogging Prof.
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