Module 4 Assignment - Video Introduction to Final Presentation

  • Due No Due Date
  • Points 100
  • Submitting a media recording or a file upload

Module 04Video Introduction to Final Presentation Assignment

Instructions

Completion of this Train-the-Trainer workshop will require that you deliver a presentation to a Pam Chappelle, Senior Program Coordinator, in real-time. To help you get started and as an opportunity for feedback prior to your final presentation, this assignment requires that you prepare and submit a short video recording (under 2 minutes) of the introduction you plan to deliver during the final live presentation. The rubric that will be applied to score this assignment is available below, to help guide your planning. You will receive your score along with any facilitator feedback a few days after you submit the assignment with instructions on how to schedule your final presentation. Follow the steps below to submit your video.

Step 1 - Review Final Presentation Requirements

Review the requirements for the final live presentation in the attached file below, which you will schedule after receiving facilitator feedback on the current introduction assignment.

Final Presentation Requirements Download Final Presentation Requirements

Step 2 - Prepare Your Introduction

  1. Outline your 2-minute (or less) introduction. Consider applying the Four Step Process Links to an external site. presented in this module.
  2. Practice what you plan to say so that you sound relaxed during your recording.

Record Your Introduction

The most important thing to remember when making a recording is to choose a method that is most comfortable for you so that the technology does not become a barrier.  This may be using a web cam on your computer, a dedicated camera or from your cell phone or tablet.

If you wish to make your recording and immediately submit using a web cam or selfie cam you can skip to the Submit Your Video Assignment section below.

  1. Choose a device you are most comfortable with to record your introduction with.
  2. Review your recording to make sure you are satisfied with the quality of the recording and your Introduction.
  3. Save the recording to a location that is accessible by your devices file management system for submitting.  If you are unable to do this you may also upload the recording to your Office 365 or Google cloud drives.

Submit Your Video Assignment

  1. Click the blue 'Start Assignment' button in the upper right portion of this page.
  2. Click the 'Media' tab in the submission area. (If you uploaded your recording to a cloud drive select the Google Drive of Office 365 tab as appropriate)
  3. Click the 'Record/Upload Media' button which will open a pop-up window.
  4. a) If you have already recorded your video click the 'Upload Media' tab then the 'Select Media' button to select your recording to upload.
    b) If you are making your recording now click the 'Start Recording' button when ready.  Click the 'Finish' button when done, review and re-record if needed.  When you are satisfied with the recording, click 'Save Media'.
  5. Click the blue 'Submit Assignment button.

For additional assistance with recording / submitting a recording, please see the Canvas guides below.

How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission? Links to an external site.

How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission in the Student app on my Android device? Links to an external site.

How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission in the Student app on my iOS device? Links to an external site.

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Rubric

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Video Presentation Rubric
Video Presentation Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
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Message
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20 pts
Distinguished
• Very well organized; main points clear, effective transitions • Language is exceptionally clear, imaginative and vivid
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15 pts
Proficient
• Organizational pattern is evident, main points are apparent, transitions present between main points • Language appropriate to the goals of the presentation
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10 pts
Developing
• Organizational pattern somewhat evident; main points are somewhat present, transitions are present but are minimally effective • Language selection adequate
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5 pts
Novice
• Speech did not flow well; speech was not logically organized; transitions present but not well formed • Level of language sophistication can be improved; occasionally biased
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0 pts
Not Evident or Missing
• No organizational pattern; no transitions; sounded as if information was randomly presented • Many errors in grammar and syntax; extensive use of jargon, slang, sexist/racist terms or mispronunciations
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20 pts
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Delivery
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20 pts
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• Excellent use of vocal variation, intensity and pacing; • Vocal expression natural and enthusiastic; • Posture, gestures, facial expression and eye contact well developed, natural, and display high levels of poise and confidence • Presentation adheres to time limits
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15 pts
Proficient
• Good vocal variation and pace; • Vocal expression suited to assignment; • Few if any fillers • Postures, gestures and facial expressions are suitable for speech, speaker appears confident • Presentation is no more than 5% over or under time limit
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10 pts
Developing
• Demonstrates some vocal variation; • Enunciates clearly and speaks audibly; • Generally avoids fillers (e.g. um, uh, like) • Some reliance on notes, but has adequate eye contact, generally avoids distracting mannerisms • Presentation is no more than 10% over or under time limit
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5 pts
Novice
• Sometimes uses a voice too soft or articulation too indistinct for listeners to comfortably hear; • Often uses fillers • Speaker relies heavily on notes; • Nonverbal expression stiff and unnatural • Presentation is no more than 15% over or under time limit
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Not Evident or Missing
• Speaks inaudibly; • Enunciates poorly; • Speaks in monotone; • Poor pacing; • Distracts listeners with fillers • Usually looks down and avoids eye contact; • Nervous gestures and nonverbal behaviors distract from or contradict the message • Presentation exceeds time limit by more than 15%
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20 pts
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Context
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20 pts
Distinguished
• Speaker shows how information is personally important to audience; • Speech is skillfully tailored to audience beliefs, values, and attitudes; • Speaker makes allusions to culturally shared
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15 pts
Proficient
• Speaker implies the importance of the topic to the audience; • Presentation is adapted to audience beliefs, attitudes and values; • An attempt is made to establish common ground
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10 pts
Developing
• Speaker assumes but does not articulate the importance of topic; • Presentation was minimally adapted to audience beliefs, attitudes, and values; • Some ideas in speech are removed from audience’s frame of reference or experiences
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5 pts
Novice
• The importance of topic is not established; • Very little evidence of audience adaptation; • Speaker needs to more clearly establish a connection with the audience
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0 pts
Not Evident or Missing
• Speech is contrary to audience beliefs, values, and attitudes; • Message is generic or canned; • No attempt is made to establish common ground
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20 pts
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Content/Knowledge
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20 pts
Distinguished
• Topic engages audience; topic is worthwhile, timely, and presents new information to the audience • Excellent attention getter; firmly establishes credibility; sound orientation to topic; clear thesis; preview of main points effective and memorable • Provides a clear and memorable summary of points; refers back to thesis / big picture; ends with summary/conclusion or call to action
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15 pts
Proficient
• Topic is appropriate to the audience and situation and provides some useful information to the audience • Good attention getter; generally establishes credibility; provides some orientation to topic; discernible thesis; previews main points • Appropriate summary of points; some reference back to thesis;, clear conclusion or call to action
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10 pts
Developing
• Topic is untimely or lacks originality; provides scant new information to audience • Attention getter is mundane; some-what develops credibility; awkwardly composed thesis; provides little direction for audience • Provides some summary of points; no clear reference back to thesis; closing technique can be strengthened
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5 pts
Novice
• Topic is too trivial, too complex, or inappropriate for audience; topic not suitable for the situation • Irrelevant opening; little attempt to build credibility; abrupt jump into body of speech; thesis and main points can be deduced but are not explicitly stated • Conclusion lacks clarity; trails off; ends in a tone at odds with the rest of the speech
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Not Evident or Missing
• A single topic cannot be deduced • No opening technique; no credibility statement; no background on topic; no thesis; no preview of points • No conclusion; speech ends abruptly and without closure
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20 pts
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Use of Materials
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20 pts
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• Key points well supported with a variety of credible materials • Sources support thesis • All sources clearly cited in proper format • Exceptional explanation and presentation of visual aids • Visual aids of high professional quality
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15 pts
Proficient
• Main points were supported with appropriate material; • Sources correspond suitably to thesis; • Nearly all sources cited • Visual aids well presented; • Use of visual aids enhances understanding; • Visual aids good quality
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10 pts
Developing
• Points were generally supported using an adequate mix of materials; • Some evidence supports thesis; • Source citations need to be clarified • Visual aids were generally well displayed and explained; • Minor errors present in visuals
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5 pts
Novice
• Some points were not supported; • A greater quantity/ quality of material needed; • Some sources of very poor quality • Speaker did not seem well practiced with visuals; • Visuals not fully explained; • Quality of visuals needs improvement
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0 pts
Not Evident or Missing
• Supporting materials are non-existent or are not cited • Use of the visual aids distracted from the speech; • Visual aids not relevant; • Visual aids of poor professional quality
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20 pts
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Total Points: 100 out of 100