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Message Design for New Speech Instructors. Lucy Kefauver. Preview. Speech 105 Students How Content Becomes Knowledge Learner vs Technology Cognitive Load Audio Narration Less is More Text Tips A Final Tip. Speech 105 Students. Are not taking Speech because they want to
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Message Design for New Speech Instructors Lucy Kefauver
Preview Speech 105 Students How Content Becomes Knowledge Learner vs Technology Cognitive Load Audio Narration Less is More Text Tips A Final Tip
Speech 105 Students Are not taking Speech because they want to See Speech as a means to an end Need speech skills for life and career Need you to encourage them
How Content Becomes Knowledge Students… Select some content to transfer to working memory for processing Organize information into verbal and visual representations Integrate new representations with prior knowledge to form new knowledge and skills
Learner vs Technology Fit the technology to the learner, not the learner to the technology. There is no substitute for a live audience in Speech
Be Aware of Cognitive Load Break the big stuff down into manageable parts • Selecting topics • Outlining • Research • Intro & conclusion • Informative, Demonstration, Persuasive, Special Occasion, Impromptu speeches “My brain is full.”
Consider Audio Narration…sometimes Low cognitive load With visuals, not text Sample speeches Sample speech evaluations
Less Is More In Visual Aids – choose graphics over words In Power Points – slides should feel clean Too much text leads to overload
Text Tips Use an easy to read font Use an appropriate size Use a few colors consistently Use color to enhance, not distract White/blank space is okay
Review Speech 105 Students How Content Becomes Knowledge Learner vs Technology Cognitive Load Audio Narration Less is More Text Tips A Final Tip
Before delivering your message… Address the elephant in the room Communication Apprehension
Speech 105 Students Can learn to deliver interesting, effective speeches for all occasions when you share your expertise in a variety of ways that engage and encourage them.
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