Preparation is definitely an important concept to instill in our students. This article provides excellent examples of how to prepare and a convincing rationale. A presentation that is informative and inspiring is definitely the objective. I really appreciate articles that make points in step by step format and identify either in bold or italics key points.
For my students I have found requiring them to rehearse is critical, otherwise, they think they can just "wing it". In fact, I give them a deadline for their final presentations, but they can present earlier if scheduled in advanced. If they decide to present early, they also have the option of re-presenting to raise their grade as long as the meet the final deadline. If the "early" presentation is above average or excellent, they also earn extra effort points.
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It seems to, that the pressure of giving a presentation motivates kids to create a quality product. Helping them prepare assures that they will be successful and aids them in looming good in front of their peers. Reversal is a good thing not just for the practice but also to find errors. Something that looks good on paper does not always look good in the live presentation. Getting kids relaxed though has got to be the biggest hurtles when asking them to give a presentation.
What a great idea to give them the opportunity to present early with the intent of possibly earning extra credit for above average or excellent work.
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