1. COMMUNICATION SKILLS I Class 3 March 13, 2013

2. Important Dates March 29: Presentation 1 April 19: Presentation 2 April 24 & 26: Discussion Assignment May 15: Interview Task June 12: Video Task Note: These dates are subject to change

3. Today Podcast: Example & More information Introduction to public speaking.

4. Podcast Task Your first episode is due next Wednesday (Uploaded by 11:59 p.m.) Upload instructions will be given in Friday’s class.

5. Podcast Task Things you need to decide: A name for your podcast (somehow related to your theme).  i.e., Dinosaur theme: “Jurrassic-Cast” “Dino Chat” A few topics that you want to talk about in your podcast episodes (one topic/episode).  Brainstorm some ideas with your partner

6. Podcast Task In the first episode: - After you introduce your podcast and the hosts (yourselves)… …give a brief explanation of your podcast (what it’s about and what some future topics may be). - State what this episode’s topic will be.

7. Podcast Task To prepare: - Decide the topic for Episode 1. - Do some research on your topic. Find some interesting points you would like to discuss with your partner and share with your listeners. - Make some notes about your points. - Keep in mind: 15 minute maximum time.

8. Podcast Task To prepare: - Compare notes with your partner. - Decide which points you will discuss in the episode. - Make some notes of what you want to say BUT DO NOT write a script!!

9. Podcast Task To prepare: - Do a rehearsal with your partner so you can: - Know the length of your episode (too long? too short?) - Know how you will discuss the topic. - Avoid misunderstandings and other problems.

10. Podcast Notes Some things to include: - Some background information on the topic. - Questions to ask your partner. - Interesting facts about your topic. - Current research/information of your topic. - Comments or opinions about some points.

11. Example Podcast Title: Stuff You Missed in History Class Theme: History This episode’s topic: Yi Sun Shin

12. Example Podcast Listen and take notes about: - The format of the show. - How the hosts interact and discuss things. - How the hosts discuss the topic.

14. Public Speaking You may have heard: “The number 1 fear among Americans is…” Speaking in front of a group of people. (Public Speaking)

15. Public Speaking Source: www.stepbystep.comwww.stepbystep.com Dead person Speaker Funeral

16. Public Speaking Why are people so afraid of public speaking?