Think about the different styles of speeches we’ve learned about in this course. What visual aids would you use in a demonstration speech versus a persuasive speech? How can visual aids enhance your delivery? How can the use of visual aids be detrimental to your delivery?
This week you’ll be teaming up for small group discussion with your classmates. There will be three groups; membership is determined by your last name:
Group A: Last names A – F.
Group B: Last names G – M
Group C: Last names N – Z
When you create your thread in the discussion forum, be sure to identify your group (A, B, or C). You will read and respond to only those threads that belong to your group.
For your discussions you’ll first identify scholarly articles regarding visual aids. To earn participation credit, you’ll need to post at least one discussion post with your thoughts about visual aids and why YOU feel visual aids are important for public speaking, followed by two response to a teammate. Discuss the principles for selecting and implementing visual aids for your demonstration speech this week.
In your initial post:
Introduce yourself and share thoughts and articles about visual aids in speeches. Discussion should be around 150 words. Share your sources at the end of your post.
Follow Up Posts/Responses in Group:
Read the posts from your peers. Select at least two posts to which you will respond by addressing these items:
Offer your personal experiences which either confirm or negate what your peer has written.
Offer resources or activities that can facilitate the development of visuals aids within a speech.
Click here to see the grading rubric for this discussion forum.
Click here to review the Rules of Discussion.
