Dicussion #2 - 10/26

Response to Speech Buddy Interactive Videos

11.1

This video was very clear in explaining the correct way of using digital slides in a speech presentation. It drove in the point that digital slides are used to support the main ideas presented in our speech. They are supplements to our speeches, not the meat of the speech itself. I always use bullet points when I make slides to support my speeches. This ensures that I won't put my entire speech content on the slides. And each bullet shouldn't contained more than 1-3 words. The object of having an outline-type format is so that the audience can use it as a map while they are listening without getting distracted. Images, too, a good way to support the info you present in a speech. However, there should be a limit to the number of images shown per slide, as well as a limit on the total images shown throughout the presentation. Generally, I try to have one image per main point.

11.2

This video showed two examples of speech presentations that included presentation media as supplements. The first speech effectively used the digital slides. She made each slide simplistic, with few words, and with large font. She also used an image that highlighted a main point without distracting the audience too much. The second speech however, suffered not only because of the poor choice of background/font color, but also because one of her slides was too cluttered. When making use of presentation media, it is important to remember that the audience will only be looking at the slide for a few seconds, from a certain distance. Thus, they should be able to immediately see and understand what the slide is saying.