Thursday, May 4, 2017

Summaries of the Coursera from Presentations and Academic Discussions per Week

Presentations


Week 1
The term of hooking
1. The introduction
    -the grething  (catch attention)
    -countext       (give background)
    -outline          (show organazation)


>give a surprising fact
>create an imaginary scenario/anecdote
>tell a truth story
>bring a property
>ask a "show of hand questions"
>show a through - providing a picture
>mark handouts
>stage fright/don't be nervous
>clearly voice
>at the end a presentation you must conclude your presentation


Types of presentation
make a video / your own video about presentation
speech presentation
poster presentation
need a conclusion in your presentation

Week 2

Developing and organizing ideas lecture
a. follow task instruction
   1. length of time = around 13wmp, avoid speaking fast rehearse aloud
   2. organization = required section, mirrored section 2-5 section
   3. assessment
       - formal vs informal
         formal = scoring rubric
         informal = colleagues
       - content vs delivery
         content = accurate, interesting, teamwork, references
         delivery = verbal, nonverbal, visual aids
b. do your research
   1. be throught = rationales ( why), caveats ( exceptions ), counteraguments ( reflections )
   2. types of evidience = devinition, discription, example, statistic, illustration, testimony
   3. check validity = text book definition, confirmed statistic, expert testimony is better
   4. be truthful = dont plagiarizm, dont exagerate

Week 3
Term: how rehearsing your speech will improve your speaking style

Modes of delivery
1. writing a script
    - memorize
    - read
2. outline
    - note cards
    - slideshow

Reminders
- simulate the actual location
  >what equipment will you be using?
  >will there be a microphone?
  >will you be using a projector?

Stand up when you are recording yourself, don't sit

Rehearse several times
Simulated location: practice at home or at the office, record and watch these recordings

verbal delivery lecture
- must be interesting to vocal futures vocal include:
  Speed: an effective presenter speaks about 130 words per minute
  Volume: if the room is very large, there should already be a microphone
  Infections: to convey meaning you must use inflections in pitch intonation
  Pauses: use when introducing a new or an important idea
  add visual aids
  take care of your body
  arrive early
  showdown when talking
  interact with the audience
  keep the quietly to yourself\

Week 4
Term: presentation slides
PPT tips
choose the different color with the text
choose simple animation
choose the simple template
write only keywords = short phrases

professional presentation
divide pre-presentation taks
presentation roles
-introduction

poster tips lecture
-manually created
-digital created

design
-60% text
-20% images
-20% while space

Tittle
-8 words maximum
-not a full sentence (phrases)

content = audience knowledge

have emergency plans = three copies, arrive early

Academic Discussion


Week 1
#8 keys to a successful conversation
- preparation
- physical presence
- listen to understand = be interested, give yourself quiet time
- focus on the topic
- if critical thinking
- dynamic use of voice and question
- clear communication = organize ideas, use relevant and specific example use language
#Discussion preparation
- reading and react
- mark the text
- note vocab key
- make question
- take double entry
#starting the discussion
- sit arrangement
- body language and position
- comfortable desk/table
- well introduction ( shake hand )
- each member should know and understand the topic

Academic vocab have three general categories
1. new academic word list > the list of the most used words from the journal, non-fiction, student essays, and conversation consists of 936 words.
2. the multi-word expressions > is 2 or more word that has one meaning such as idioms, collocations, phrase verbs.
3. types of academic vocab

Week 2
# elaborate in an academic discussion
1. elaborate on your own responses
- fact = something the real
- anecdote = like a story
- analogize = which compares analysis, synthesis, evaluation
- hypotheticals
- elaborate on their answer
- what do you mean by...
  etc: can you more specific?
#elaborating by using an example
- fact & statistic= accurate, relevant
- anecdotes = brief stories that illustrate your idea
- analogies = comparison, population growth
- hypotheticals

Week 3
# how to have a smooth discussion
- possible problems = getting off track, uneven participation, bad attitude
  attitude = stay on track, balanced participation, maintain a good attitude
# constructing conversation lecture
- important steps to construct a building = from foundation, blueprint, international placement or bricks
- constructing ideas by building on ideas = background knowledge, value: why and in this discussion, have a clear task: what can you do list
- build on the ideas of others = analysis, synthesis, evaluation
# agreeing to disagree:
disagreement without confrontation
discourse community - collaboration = logical, evidence

analysis = see pattern & connections
synthesis = identify problems & find solutions think of alternative possibilities
evaluation = see different perspectives, support with evidence
knowledge = ex: what is genetically modified food
comprehension = how would you summarize the reasons that gizmos have been created?
application = I discovered that chocolate & salt take good together

voice: intonation
1. firm yet polite
    ex: I don't agree that...
          I'm sorry but I don't agree
          well, actually
          I  disagree with you there
2. build on your partner's comment
    ex: concede the point = I agree that...
                                          however...
                                          thought it's true that...
                                          I see your point, but I can't agree on
acknowledge partners viewpoint
that's one way of looking at it, but...
I understand what you're saying but...

main points

synthesis = pulling together of elements to create something new
finishing up = leave some time to reflect, go over notes, look back at discussion questions
pull together information
share ideas
edit
and conclusion

Week 4
Term: synthesis

the difference between summary and synthesis.
the summary is a brief version of a longer text
synthesis is a pulling together of elements to create something new

reflecting on the course: takeaways
1. lay a good foundation by preparing = by doing research, taking notes, and recording your personal reaction to any reading you do.
2. create a warm and welcoming space/create the right physical space by sitting in a circle = focus should be making everyone feel included and comfortable.
3.collaborate = in a conversation you work together to build on each other's ideas.
4. elaborate = support and explain your ideas with fact,statistic,analogy,anecdote,hypotheticals.
5. focus on goal = you need a plan where this discussion will lead like you ask your partner " does my comment contribute to the goal of this discussion?".
6. wrap it up = don't forget to wrap up your ideas at the end, to synthesize or organized the ideas in a neat way so that we can remember and easily share them and easy to see takeaways massage.

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