Public Speaking

I don't consider myself a very shy person--but according to a few classmates and friends, I am. I believe that it stems from my relationship to the people I am usually presenting to, or simply having a conversation with. Those are two very different mediums, and presenting in front of a crowd that I am not necessarily familiar with has always been my downfall, as I'm sure it is with most students or fellow colleagues. Part of my growth in this specific area, has been aided by the tools provided by the lynda.com tutorials. I realize that utilizing the tools that are outlined, such as eliminating my crutch words (um, uh..), developing a strong opening and closing, and other aspects of delivery will beneficial for my communication skills overall, especially when presenting material relating to Visions. My groups presentation on Prezi went very well I believe, however there were a few technical difficulties throughout. Luckily I had my own script, but this was a part of the video tutorial, and the tips of over-preparation, knowing the material cold without visual aids, and getting an audience involved during a technical problem, will be on my mind for the next presentation. You never know what will go wrong in the edit lab!