Tuesday, May 28, 2013

JUNE 5 Class

This is the final day for editing and practicing your TED talk!

Use your time wisely;
 - come to class prepared.
 - bring a complete script to class
 - practice reading through your script with peers
 - listen to others read and offer ideas and encouragement
 - think about .... 
    ... making eye contact
    ... speaking loudly and clearly
    ... using gestures and movement
 All these skills help communicate your message and 
keep the audiences interest.


On June 12:

 - you MUST hand in your completed script to Greg at the start of class. No late scripts will be accepted.
(If you are absent that day you must email or have a friend give Greg your script before 9am on June 12)
 - It should have a title.
 - It should have your name and student number on the top.
 - It should be typed not hand written. 
 - It should not have any spelling or grammar mistakes.



Tuesday, May 14, 2013

May 22 class

Only ____ classes until the final TED talk presentations in June!!

For today's class (May 22) we will be discussing the following:

What did you learn from doing your 3 Pechakucha presentations?

How will they help you do your TED talk?

For those absent or who did not come prepared for class on May 15....
you must email me your presentation script and ppt today (May 15) and be prepared to present on May 22.  You may not get a chance, but you might.
 So, BE PREPARED!

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

May 8




Today (May 8) is your 
Pechakucha 20X20 practice day !!

Today is University Field day BUT we still have class!!

Come to class prepared to make your 20X20 presentation and listen to feedback from your group. You will also be critiquing the other group members presentations. 

- You should have a full script prepared and be familiar with it.
- You should bring printed copies of your images, or a laptop for listeners to view your images.
- You will stand when you make your presentation.
- Your hands will be empty and available for gesturing.
- You will practice using effective intonation and rhythm.
- You will ask questions and make comments when listening to other presentations. For example;

  • Could you speak louder please? 
  • What do you mean when you say, "_____"?
  • What is your message? 
  • Do you think people want to know about this topic?
  • What do you want listeners to take away from this presentation?
  • Have you thought of ______ to make your presentation more interesting?
  • Is there another way to say, "____"?
  • ______________________________
  • ______________________________
  • ______________________________


May 15 you will be making your real 20X20 Pechakucha presentations. Bring  2 copies of your presentation script, and one copy of Draft2 of your final TEDtalk presentation.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

May 1


 
For May 1 ...  

... search www.ted.com for a TEDtalk related to your presentation topic. Prepare comments on how the TEDtalk is the same/different from your own planned presentation.




Presentation3: 20X20  May 15                             (= 6min. 40sec)
… building on the experience of presentation 1 & 2, Ss select 20 photos and put them in a ppt and speak for 20 seconds on each picture as they advance automatically (Ss prepare/practice and speak on a personally relevant topic they know and are interested in within an expanded but limited time frame)
Value = 20%


Please watch this TED talk by Sarah Kay. She is a performing poet. Please make a comment below and tell us what you think of this presentation.

c-u soon!
G

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

April 24 Class

Congratulations to everyone who did their 10X10 Pechakucha on April 17! I thought they were very well done and the topics were quite interesting.

The following people will be presenting April 24;
복성윤
장성진
김기성
유석찬
수용
유종훈

There were two people absent that day who may present as well;
김규훈 (only with a note for absence)
선정진 (only with a note for absence)

You will have a chance to discuss and self-assess your presentations, and take notes on what you could change to make your 20X20 Pechakucha (on May 15) a better presentation.

Here is a 20X20 Pechakucha on beards - it's a humorous presentation - the sound is bad, but it gives you an idea of what kinds of topics are possible.

Finally, we will be viewing a TED talk in class by Matt Cutts and discussing his challenge for us to make our lives more memorable, and to be more confident and adventurous people.

Cheers!
Greg


Tuesday, April 9, 2013

April 17 10X10 + TED script and Oral interview

On Wednesday, April 17 you will be making your second presentation in this class... 
                                      + 
...you will be showing Greg what you plan to do for your final TED presentation on June 12 and 19.

10X10
Ten pictures with 10 seconds of speaking for each picture.  This time you will need to provide a little more detail for the viewers.

Prepare and practice is the key to success!

TED pre-script and oral interview
You will bring the paper you received in class April 10. On the back of that paper you will find instructions and a template for your ...

My topic is ....
My message is ...
My goal is ....

Be prepared to speak about you topic (subject knowledge as per rubric on March 4 posting) and how your topic will be organized (organization as per rubric on March 4 posting).

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

TED talks for April 10

Click on the name to link to the Ted talk you have been assigned for April 11class......
Cheers,
Greg

Performance Arts
1) Pilobolus - "Symbiosis"
2) Frans Lanting
3) The LXD
4) Tod Machover and Dan Ellsey

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

March 20

Prepare and practice your Pechakucha 5x5 presentation
- Topic(s) + details
- make a story
- pictures
- power point; put the pictures into a ppt file, create 5 second transitions, add any text you need.
- presentation tips:
    - don't hold anything in your hands
    - use gestures to help tell the story
    - use facial expression and body position to help express feelings
    - use eye contact to connect with your audience
    - use the power of your voice to be heard
    - relax

Bring your ppt file to class March 27 and check that it works before we begin.

Finally, bring the handout with your script on it that I gave you today (March 20).



TEDtalk viewing homework for our April 3rd class:

1) Chimamda Adichie (One story)
2) Andrew Stanton (Great story)
3) Carmen Agra Deedy (Stories)
4) LZ Granderson (Gay Agenda)

Watch the TEDtalk as many times as you need.
Be prepared to talk about:
1) What did the speaker want the listeners to take away from the talk?
2) What were the memorable moments for you in this talk?
3) What good/bad presentation tips can you take away from this talk? 
(What made this a good talk?; What made this a bad talk?
4) How would improve this talk?

The artistic impulses in us are suppressed, not gone.

Young Ha, Kim says, "Be an artist", and explains how we are all born artists, but we lose contact with that part of ourselves as we grow up.



Let me know what you think of his ideas in the comments below.

Cheers!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

March 13; Post your 5x5 topic



Before March 20, you must post your Pechakucha 5x5 topic

  • Choose a topic, write it down and write 1~ 4 specific details about your topic .... think of things that will help others get excited about your topics!

Post in   "Comments"  at the bottom of this page.

... include your name in your post!! :)

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

March 06

It was great to meet you all  ....19... of you today. It was so cool to see some faces from camp, too!
I look forward to getting started on our first presentation; Pechakucha 5x5!

Pechakucha 5x5 is a presentation where each student chooses a topic, develops a story and tells it using 5 picture images and 5 seconds to talk about each of them.

For next class (March 13), your homework is:

  • choose and write down 3 topics that interest you
  • write 1~ 4 specific details for each topic.... think of things that will help others get excited about your topics!


watch the TED talk by Matt Cutts
Write down your thoughts on; 

  • What is his story?
  • What is his purpose in giving this talk?
  • What's the message?
  • Why was it interesting/not interesting?
  • What did you learn?
  • What did you take away from this TEDtalk?
Finally, write down your expectations for this class.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email or text me.
Cheers,
GregL

Monday, March 4, 2013

Presentations & Assessment


Assessments (Total value = 75%)

Presentation1: 5X5                                              (= 25sec)
… Ss select 5 photos and put them in a ppt and speak for 5 seconds on each picture as it advances automatically (Ss prepare/practice and speak on a personally relevant topic they know and are interested in within very limited time frame)
Value = 10%

Presentation2: 10X10                                          (= 1min. 40sec)
… building on the experience of presentation 1, Ss select 10 photos and put them in a ppt and speak for 10 seconds on each picture as they advance automatically (Ss prepare/practice and speak on a personally relevant topic they know and are interested in within a limited time frame)   
Value = 15%

Presentation3: 20X20                                          (= 6min. 40sec)
… building on the experience of presentation 1 & 2, Ss select 20 photos and put them in a ppt and speak for 20 seconds on each picture as they advance automatically (Ss prepare/practice and speak on a personally relevant topic they know and are interested in within an expanded but limited time frame)
Value = 20%

Written TED script + Oral interview     (topic/message/goal)
… Ss show that they have a measurable start to a written script for their TED presentation (i.e.: topic is Sculpting as a hobby/ message is about the personal benefits of having a hobby / goal is to inspire others to discover and pursue their personal interests) + be able to speak about their topic (subject knowledge as per rubric) and how their talk is/will be organized (organization as per rubric)
Value = 10%

Presentation4: TEDshort                                   (~10min.)
… a short TED type presentation on a topic Ss have selected (i.e.; my hobby, my vacation, my major, my life, sex, alcohol, politics, religion, etc.), with a message (personal benefits of having a hobby, how not to spend a lot on vacation, why choosing the right major is important, etc.),  that is meaningful to them and their target audience, and a clear goal of how they hope their message will affect the members of the audience (i.e.; I want people to be inspired by my TED talk to think about a hobby and start one / I want people to use my vacation planning techniques to have a better vacation, etc.)
Value = 20%

NOTE:
*See evaluation rubric for assessment details
Attendance = 10%
Participation = 15%


*Evaluation Rubric
Evaluating Student Presentations
Developed by Information Technology Evaluation Services, NC Department of Public Instruction
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2
3
4
Total
Organization
Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.
Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.
Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow.
Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow.
Subject Knowledge
Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject.
Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions.
Student is at ease with expected answers to all questions, but fails to elaborate.
Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration.
Graphics
Student uses superfluous graphics or no graphics
Student occasionally uses graphics that rarely support text and presentation.
Student's graphics relate to text and presentation.
Student's graphics explain and reinforce screen text and presentation.
Mechanics
Student's presentation has four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has three misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.
Eye Contact
Student reads all of report with no eye contact.
Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads most of report.
Student maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently returns to notes.
Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes.
Elocution
Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear.
Student's voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation.
Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation.
Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.
Total Points:


Welcome to M&CE for Spring, 2013




This blog is the online access point for student information on what is happening each week in Movies and Current Events with Greg Lewis. 

Movies and Currents Events is an elective course for those wishing to explore English through TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design), and the Pechakucha format for presenting stories to an audience. The course is designed to develop students’ English language proficiency in a socially relevant setting with a focus on all four language skills; listening, speaking, reading and writing.


Movies and Current Events emphasizes awareness of social commentary through visual media, discussion of related current topics, and four presentation assignments. Students are expected to fully participate in all presentations and discussions.

For those wishing to explore TED and Pechakucha on their own, here are the web addresses;

www.ted.com/

www.pechakucha.org/

Spring 2013 classes are on Wednesdays 9am - 11:50am in the Global Zone (GZ), room B159-C.

Enrolled students will receive contact information for Greg in week 1.




Week
Date
Teaching Content
Additional Remarks
1
March 6
Course goals & expectations
Intro to TED 
(Technology, Entertainment, and Design)
Intro to Pechakucha
www.spring2013MCE.blogspot.com/

www.ted.com/

www.pechakucha.org/
2
March 13
Topic: TBA


Students will self select their Pechkucha topics
TED topics will be posted on the class blog at the start of the term
3
March 20
Topic: TBA

4
March 27
Topic: TBA
Assessment 1
Pechakucha 5X5
5
April 3
Topic: TBA

6
April 10
Topic: TBA

7
April 17
Topic: TBA
Assignment: Stage1 due
Assessment 2: Pechakucha 10X10
8
April 24
Topic: TBA

9
May 1
Topic: TBA

10
May 8
Topic: TBA

11
May 15
Topic: TBA
Assignment: Stage 2 due
Assessment 3: Pechakucha 20X20
12
May 22
Topic: TBA

13
May 29
Topic: TBA
14
June 5
Topic: TBA
15
June 
12 & 19
Topic: TBA
Assignment : Individual presentations and class critique

*The schedule is tentative and subject to change.