Public speaking experience

At the beginning of Speech class, it is important to take stock of where we are as individuals in our public speaking journey. To assess our current level of knowledge about public speaking and presentation, you will create a video presentation and a stand-alone slideshow based upon the prompts below.

Create a Self-Assessment at the beginning of your speech class experience.

Video

Create a video presentation addressing the following five prompts:

1. What is your previous public speaking experience before the SPCH 219 course?
2. Do you have more traditional public speaking experience presenting in-person in front of a live audience, or do you have more experience presenting using 21st century mediums?
3. Describe the way you typically approach preparing for a presentation.
4. Describe your level of public speaking anxiety.
5. Discuss how strong presentation skills will help you in the future in your education and/or career.

Sample Solution