Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Performance, conversation, lecture, or ...

Number 1


Bobby McFerrin "talks" about expectations. Watch the video.
Performance, conversation, lecture, or ...

Number 2

Child prodigy Adora Svitak says the world needs "childish" thinking: bold ideas, wild creativity and especially optimism. Kids' big dreams deserve high expectations, she says, starting with grownups' willingness to learn from children as much as to teach. Performance, conversation, lecture, or ...

Number 3


Not a TED talk but it is story telling. It's from SYTYCD, Season 8, and the dancers are Melanie and Marco. They are dancing to "I got you" by Leona Lewis. Performance, conversation, lecture, or ...

Number 4


Cameron Russell admits she won “a genetic lottery”: she's tall, pretty and an underwear model. But don't judge her by her looks. In this fearless talk, she takes a wry look at the industry that had her looking highly seductive at barely 16-years-old. Performance, conversation, lecture, or ...

Friday, November 22, 2013

DAY 12; Lecture / Performance / Conversation

Well done, everyone! I am very pleased with the level of participation and effort that students have been putting into their presentations so far. You should be proud of what you have done. 

BUT.... the biggest challenge is still ahead. So let's get started....

For Day 12 (Nov. 29);

1/  bring your rough script and be prepared to discuss your ideas for how you will develop your presentation.

2/  I want you to find a short example of a lecture, performance or a conversation from www.ted.com .


As you watch the short TED talks, I want you to ask yourself, "Is my TED18 presentation going to be a lecture, a performance, or a conversation?

In a lecture, you are sharing your knowledge, information, or expertise with the audience. In a lecture, you tend to talk AT the audience, rather than talk with them.

In a performance, you often demonstrate knowledge, information, or expertise for the audience to see, hear and appreciate. It often involves the demonstration of a personal skill of some kind. In a performance, you tend to perform or sometimes entertain FOR the audience, rather than with or at them.

In a conversation, you are creating an atmosphere where you and the audience exchange knowledge, information, or expertise, such that new knowledge, information or expertise might emerge through sharing. In a conversation, you tend to talk WITH the audience, rather than at them.

Of course, you may include a mix of aspects from all three types of presentation, however, there is often one type that is dominant. Which one is dominant in your TED18?

Something to consider as you work on your final presentation, TED18.

Finally, please feel free to leave a comment or question below. If you have a question or problem, it's very possible that others have the same problem, so lets solve it together!

Cheers,
Greg

Sunday, November 10, 2013

A Little Music

I thought a distraction from practicing your presentations might be nice, so here is a little music .... a little strange, but still music.
Cheers,
G

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Day 10, Nov.15. AND Day 11, Nov.22

These next two classes are for ... TED-10 Presentations.

I have randomly selected who presents on Nov 15 and who presents on Nov.22. If you don't like your presentation time or day, you can bargain with another student and see if they will trade with you.
BUT, you must let me know about the change before class!

Here is the order as of today (Nov.08);
November 15  (The first presentation start time is 9:15)
201031059
201233890
201331531
201334014
201132770
201231744
201132215
200833539


  • All scripts are due at the beginning of class on Nov. 15.
  • Ss MUST be present to comment on student presentations.


November 22 (The first presentation start time is 9:15)

200833112
200632106
201033406
200739418
200931288
201133550
200934271
200934519


Show and Tell mini-presentations are cancelled ..... unless you have something really cool that you are so excited about that you simply MUST tell us about it, ... then, OK  :)

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Day 9, November 8

Once again.....STUNNING presentations!! I am sooooo looking forward to the TED10 talks!
G.


For Nov.08 class...

Bring in your formal 2nd draft script for your Ted10. Be sure it is complete, typed, and double spaced. You will be using this script with group members to discuss;
- the spelling/grammar/punctuation of your writing
- your idea and how you plan to present it
- Be prepared!

During this week (Nov.01 - Nov.07)...


  • Go to www.ted.com and click on "Talks" at the top left of the home page.
  • Look down the left column and select "Show by Length". 
  • Choose "6 minutes" from the drop-down box. This will take you to a new screen with a list of shows to choose from.
  • Browse the shows by viewing the ones that interest you. Pick one from the ones you view and in the "Comments" section of this blog, share what you viewed and why you liked it.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

DAY 8, Nov. 01

WOW! Weren't those TED5 presentations on Oct. 25, GREAT?!
Please post your comments about the presentations and what you liked about them. 

Also, post any new ideas you have for Joy on how she can make the Gachon News more interesting. Thnx.

For Nov. 01...

Prepare for class by watching the TED talk by Jinsop Lee called;  Design for the 5 Senses (9:04)

We will do a survey of our own in class....if we have time. :)

...we will start class with the last five TED5 presentations. 
They are;
1. Junhee Yoon talking about advertising.
2. Tae kyung Lee talking about bullying.
3. Hyung sub Kim talking about reading a book.
4. Young jun Bae talking about KATUSA.
5. Min hye Kim talking about Smiles.

* If you were absent from class on Oct.25, you will need to let me know before class if you want to do your presentation on Nov.01. You will, however, need a note from your doctor/hospital explaining why you were absent.

Also on Nov. 01...
- Bring your Personal draft for TED10 (sketch of your idea)
- Be prepared to do your Show and Tell-4

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Day 7, October 25

About today (Oct.18) ....
The show and Tell presentations were excellent. I loved the baseball stories, the fashion, the things you bought, the things you found, and the love you shared. I loved all of it!
Keep up the good work and keep "pushing the envelope'!!


For October 25...
Bring 2 copies of your final TED5 script and be prepared to present your TED5!

Practice Practice, Practice!

This time, I will be asking you to comment on the presentations that others make. This means you will be busy watching and listening to your peers, as well as doing your own presentation.

... I'm very Excited!!!

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

DAY 6: October 18

OOPS!
I wrote this post last week after class but didn't post it! Sorry!!!

Today we had what seemed like a plethora of presentations. The last of the 10x10 presentations went well with good questions from the audience and feedback to the presenters. Then we had Show & Tell 2, which was very interesting. As I mentioned in class, my one criticism would be that they were longer than they needed to be and perhaps less exciting this time. Try and find ways to make everything you say in front of an audience exciting!

Great work today!
Cheers,
G

For our next class.... View the TED talk by Todd Rose; The Myth of Average.

Be prepared to answer the following questions:

1. What does the speaker want you to take away from this talk?
2. What tips can you take adopt from this talk and use in your own talk?
3. What is a "jagged profile"?
4. How does "average" affect students here at Gachon U?


Bring a completed, typed, and double spaced formal draft of your TED5. Be prepared to discuss your TED5 script with your group. Be prepared to give feedback to others in your group on their scripts.

Show & Tell-3: This time we will split the class into two groups. You will present your Show and Tell to only half of the class. After the presentations are done, you will tell the rest of the class what you saw and heard.


Thursday, October 3, 2013

DAY 5: Octobert 11

Day 4 was 10x10 presentation day and it was a real treat to see new sides of each of you. You are a very interesting group of students and I am so very happy to have you all in this class. Cheers!

On October 11, we will start with the few remaining 10x10 presentations that we could not fit in on Oct.4. So far we have; 김재일, 김민혜,  and 윤준희.

NOTE: If you missed class on October 4, please post a comment here if you want to do your 10x10 on October 11.

Show and Tell - 2 presentations! 
Use this informal time to have some fun and practice your presentation "style"!


Watch TEDtalk: "We need to talk about injustice" by Bryan Stevenson (23:41)

Be prepared to discuss:
1. What does the speaker want you to take away from this talk?
2. What tips can you adopt from this talk and then use in your talk?
3. Bryan Stevenson said, "...each of us is more than the worst thing we have done." Be prepared to explain this statement.


Due October 11: 
Personal 1st Draft for TED5

Whew! That's a lot of stuff!
Have a good weekend!
Greg

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Day 4: Oct 4

On October 4th, we will be discussing; Dave Eggers; 4 Talks that are spot on.

1) Gever Tulley (9:18) "5 dangerous things you should let your kids do"
2) Geoff Mulligan (6:16) "A short intro to studio school"
3) Phillip Zumbardo (4:46) "The demise of guys"
4) Elizabeth Gilbert (19:28) "Your elusive creative genius"

Watch all four TEDtalks, but focus on the talk that was assigned to you.

Be prepared to answer the following questions in your discussion groups;
1. What does the speaker want the listener to "take away"? (What is the message?)
2. What tips (style, technique, etc.) could you adapt to your presentation?


On October 4th, you will be doing your 10X10 presentation.
You must;
- be prepared!
- bring 2 typed copies of your 10X10 script

Cheers,
Greg

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Have you seen any awesome TED talks?

Hi,

I just saw this awesome TED talk by Mike Ebeling about an artist who is paralyzed and can only move his eyes. It's an awesome story about what is possible if we try.

Click the link and watch the talk, then post a comment below.

Please share any TED talks or Youtube videos that you think other people in this class might be interested in.

Cheers,
Greg

Thursday, September 12, 2013

DAY 2 (Sept.13)

AWESOME!!
We had a rough start today with changing classrooms and broken monitors, but despite these obstacles we had a great class. You all did a fantastic job of describing your TEDtalks and sharing your ideas.

No class on Friday Sept. 20. Enjoy your Chuseok break!

For our next class (Sept 27):

Refine your 10X10 script. (See post "Assignment Script Assessment" >> "Formal 2nd Draft)
Include the photos you want to use.
Be prepared to show your Formal 2nd Draft to Greg and to share it with your peers.
This is not your final presentation. You can change things and refine it more with any new ideas you get from other students.

Show & Tell
Prepare a short and interesting unscripted presentation based on a personally relevant object or image. It can be about anything and any length.  Short is good! Be creative and have fun practicing presenting in front of others.



Here is a little something for those interested in another example of audio-visual presentation.
This video is best viewed full screen and with headphones.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Day 1: THE BEST OF TED


Best of TED
 
Watch the TEDtalk that has been assigned to your group. Answer the question;
 
Why is this talk so popular?
What makes it different from other TEDtalks?
What will you use in your own TEDtalk?

Group 1:          Ken Robinson (19:24) “How schools kill creativity”

Group 2:       David Gallo (5:27) “Underwater Astonishments”

Group 3:      Sarah Kay (18:28 but up too 3:45 is enough) “If I had a daughter”

Group 4:     Hans Rosling (19:50) “ The best stats you’ve ever seen” Note: contextualization 14:40 – 14:50.

Group 5:     Chimamnda Ngozi Adichie (18:49) “The danger of a single story”
 
Remember, on Sept. 13 that you must also bring a personal draft for your 10X10 presentation!
 
Cheers,
Greg

Assignment Script Assessment


Personal Draft:

-      -  may be handwritten or typed.
-      -  Ss show the T what they have done. The T gives a point to Ss who have something on paper by the due date.
-     -  The goal is simply to check that all Ss are initiating progress.
-      - No grade is given for the quality or quantity.


Formal Draft:
-      - Completed, typewritten and double spaced (to allow room for editing).
-      - within the class period, students exchange papers and review each other's essays focusing first on organization (global) and then on local aspects of writing.
-      - T comments on common writing issues such as word order, capitalization, punctuation, etc.
-      - Ss rewrite.
-      - No grade is given for the quality or quantity.
-       

Final Script:
-      - This script is graded. If the first two drafts have been submitted, and this final script has corrections.   It is not graded for accuracy as this is graded in the presentation rubric.


-      This script is turned in to the T on presentation day so that the T can follow a script during the presentation.

Syllabus and Rubric


       Movies and Current Events, Fall 2013



Course Number: 09512001


Class Hours: Friday: 1,2,3


Instructor: Gregory Lewis

Email: gslewi@gmail.com
Office: Room 311






Course Description & Objectives:
Movies and Current Events is an elective course for those wishing to explore English through TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design), and presenting personal stories to an audience. It is designed to develop students’ English language proficiency in a socially relevant setting with practice in 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 personal presentations. Students are expected to fully participate in all class discussions, and share their thoughts and opinions in every class.

Required Textbooks: none

Grading:*
Attendance: 10%
Participation (Show & Tell): 16%
Presentation 1: 9%
Presentation 2: 15%
Presentation 3: 20%
Assignments (Scripts): 8%
Presentations 4: 22%

*Please note that final grades are subject to a grading curve.

Attendance Policy:
1 point will be deducted for each absence.  If you miss more than 3 classes, you will receive a failing grade.  If you are more than 20 minutes late to class, you will be marked absent.  Three tardies equal one absence. Tardiness after breaks will be counted.

Assignment & Participation:
You will be expected to complete and turn in assignments specified by the instructor, actively interact with classmates and the instructor, participate in group work, and practice speaking in front of an audience.  The use of English will be mandatory for the duration of the class period.

Assessment:
There are no formal written exams in this course. Students will select and develop topics of interest for four in-class presentations. Students will also submit a written script for all presentations and take part in 2 oral one-to-one interviews with the instructor.



Week
Date
Teaching Content
Additional Remarks
1
Sept. 6
Course goals & expectations
Intro to:  > TED
(Technology, Entertainment, and Design)
Pechakucha (10X10)
H/W: Best of TED
Presentation Rubric key points
Writing Rubric & exercise
5 Pics Activity
- Pechakucha photo selection
2
Sept. 13
Create an photo/drawing/sculpture that represents your TEDtalk, then ….

 Jigsaw ; Best of TED
Due: Personal 1st Draft of 10X10
Show and Tell - Intro
Oral interview 1
3
(Sept. 18,19,20)
Sept. 27
Lecture: Amy Cuddy – Power Poses
“Your body language shapes who you are”
Jigsaw: Amy Cuddy lecture
H/W: Dave Eggers – 4 talks that are spot on
Due: Formal 2nd Draft of 10X10
Chuseok Show and Tell-1
4
Oct. 4
Performance & Peer Evaluation
Jigsaw Dave Eggers 4 talks
H/W: Bryan Stevenson
Due: Graded 10X10 Script
Presentation 1: 10X10
5
Oct. 11
Jigsaw: Bryan Stevenson (23:41)
“We need to talk about injustice”
H/W: Todd Rose
Due: Personal 1st Draft Ted5
Show and Tell-2
6
Oct. 18
Jigsaw: Todd Rose
Due: Formal 2nd Draft Ted5
Show and Tell-3
7
Oct. 25
Performance & Peer Eval
H/W: Jinsop Lee – 5 senses in design + Ss survey peoples experiences for Nov. 1,  Show & Tell
Due: Final Script Ted5
Presentation 2: 5 min. TEDtalk
8
Nov. 1
TED
- MCE 2012 list
Due: Personal 1st Draft Ted10
Survey Show and Tell-4
9
Nov. 8

Due: Formal 2nd Draft Ted10
Show and Tell-5
10
Nov. 15
Performance & Peer Eval
Due: Final Script Ted10
Presentation 3
10 min TED talk
11
Nov. 22
TED
- MCE 2012 list
Due: Personal 1st Draft Ted18
Show and Tell-6
12
Nov. 29

Due: Formal 2nd Draft Ted18
Show and Tell-7
13
Dec. 6

Due: Final Script Ted18
Show and Tell-8 & Oral Interview 2
14
Dec. 13
TED
- MCE 2012 list
Rehearsals
(Early 18 min. presentations)
15 & 16
Dec. 20
Dec.21 (Saturday)
Performance & Peer Eval
Presentation 4: Full TED talk (~18min.)
& Peer Evaluations

*The schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Presentation Rubric
Evaluating Student Presentations
Developed by Information Technology Evaluation Services, NC Department of Public Instruction
1
2
3
4
Total
Organization
X 1.0
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
X 2.0
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
X 1.0
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
X 2.0
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
X 2.0
Student reads all of text with no eye contact.
Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads most of text.
Student maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently returns to notes.
Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes.
Elocution
X 1.0
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.
Peer Eval’s
(1.0 for each
+ 1.0 for completion)
Total Points:
(40)