SPC2608 7220 800 AM Group 1

  It is simple to say that after observing several presentations and even doing one of my own that I have learned a decent amount of knowledge about public speaking; at the very least, I know more now than I did before all the presentations. Well, firstly, it would make the most sense to discuss the presentation that I was a part of, as it was the first one to be presented on account that I was in group 1. What I learned from my group's presentation, from not only working on the presentation but also listening to them present, is the fundamentals behind public speaking. It really showed that it’s not only about the speaker themselves, but the audience plays a very big role when it comes to public speaking as well. The presentation helped teach me that it really takes both sides working together for it to be successful, as for information to be properly transferred, there’s a whole lot of preparation needed to be done. I learned about several different communication styles and appro...

What I Learned from Our Class Presentations By Connie Marquez The biggest surprise from my presentation was how different it felt to practice speaking and then actually stand in front of the class. Before my turn, I was very nervous. But once I started explaining Chapter 2, my nerves didn’t take over the way I thought they might. I had practiced enough that I could focus on what I was saying, and the presentation began to flow. That moment taught me something I understood from reading the chapter but hadn’t fully felt for myself yet: preparation can help you manage anxiety while you’re speaking. My group presented Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5, and my section was Chapter 2, about building confidence and managing speech anxiety. I spent time practicing because I wanted to understand the information well and explain it clearly. Before the presentation, I still felt nervous. Practicing didn’t make that feeling disappear ahead of time. What it did was give me something to rely on once I began. I...

My Reflection on Our Class Presentations - Going into our group presentation, I was honestly really nervous. This was my first presentation in this class, so I had no idea how I was going to feel standing in front of everyone and talking about what we learned. I usually get nervous when I have to speak in front of a group, so I was definitely overthinking it beforehand. However, once I actually started presenting and reading through my slides, I slowly started to feel more comfortable. I knew what I was talking about, I understood what I was trying to explain to my classmates, and I had my notes organized, which helped me a lot. The more I talked, the less nervous I felt. I was really proud of how my group’s presentation turned out. I think we did a great job organizing everything and making sure the slides included the main ideas and important information without putting way too many words on them. I also really liked that we used a lot of visuals because I feel like having pictures m...

Presentation Reflection Anahid Santisteban      😆      Public speaking is a skill that I believe everyone should practice. In this class we are learning how to become better communicators. For our first assignment we had to present a review of some of the chapters in the book. Not only did I learn from all the detailed presentations my classmates created but I also learned from creating my own. These presentations made what would be reading chapters and memorizing the information into a much more interactive and a fun activity. We all had the chance to speak and share what we learned with our classmates. By doing presentations I felt much more engaged and excited to learn. This assignment helped me understand the base of what public speaking is.      The chapters were split into four groups accompanied by a summary. The first group focused on chapters 1,2,3, and 5.        Chapter one highlighted the basics of public speak...

  Reflection On Class Presentations Bryanna Fernandez Throughout this series of class presentations, I had the opportunity to learn not only from my own work but also from the contributions of my classmates and the guidance of our two group leaders. Together, the presentations created a full introduction to public speaking: what it is, why it matters, and how we can become more confident speakers. Listening to everyone’s perspectives helped me understand public speaking in a deeper and more practical way. It wasn’t just theory - it was real experiences, real challenges, and real strategies that I can apply in my own life. As each classmate presented, I noticed how different people approached the topic of public speaking. Some focused on the structure of a speech; others talked about delivery, and some shared personal stories about anxiety or confidence. Hearing these different angles helped me understand that public speaking isn’t one-size-fits-all. Everyone has their own stren...