Task: Prepare and record a 3-5-minute video reflecting on a lesson learned from your Partner Challenge experience. In this presentation, tell your story and showcase professional communication and reflective skills. Choose a specific audience you think can learn from your insights, and tailor your presentation to that audience. — for example, future students, peer groups, community members, a corporation, UAE Officials, your PC Mentor, or even a persona of your future self. You can use any tool to create the video and create slides/animation as you feel best communicates with your audience. Your face must be clear at all times on the screen.
Final Submission: (TEMPLATE**) Record your presentation and create a sharable URL. Use the template. **Please save the work as a PDF and submit it in Forum. Ensure your presentation link is compatible with standard playback tools or accessible through common browsers.
Detailed Guidelines:
Composition:
Craft your presentation with clarity and precision, avoiding slang or overly complex language. Your story should be easy to follow, maintaining a logical flow that guides the audience through your reflective journey. You may use the following reflective model as a guide:
‘What?’ describe the situation you want to learn from. You should identify the facts and feelings of the situation.
‘So What?’ extract the meaning of ‘What?’. Moreover, you should question what knowledge you and others had in the situation, and what knowledge could help you make sense of the situation.
‘Now what?’ allows you to create an action plan for the future based on the previous questions.
Evidence-Based Arguments:
Support your reflections and conclusions with solid evidence. This could include specific incidents, feedback received, quantifiable outcomes, or established models and theories. Structure this information within your narrative to reinforce your arguments.
You should include at least one reference in your presentation.
Audience Consideration:
Tailor your presentation for an audience segment that would benefit from your insights— future students, peer groups, a corporation, UAE Officials, your PC Mentor, community members, or even a persona of your future self.
Understand who you are speaking to and tailor your message appropriately. Consider what your audience knows, what they need to know, and how they will perceive your experience. Use this insight to shape your presentation style, tone, and content.
Professionalism in Communication:
Uphold the standards of professional communication. This includes proper referencing. After your initial draft, engage in a thorough editing process to refine syntax, grammar, and diction.
Professional Behavior:
During the presentation, exhibit the utmost professional decorum. This involves being respectful and dressed appropriately. Show engagement with your audience through eye contact, tone, and responsive gestures.
Do:
Plan and Structure: Begin with a detailed plan covering the key points of your experience, the evidence supporting your reflections, and how it all ties together. Ensure there’s a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Use Body language – your camera must be on for the recording.
Revise and Practice: Edit your speech for clarity, brevity, and impact. Practice your delivery multiple times to refine your timing, improve your articulation, and ensure your presentation fits within the allotted time.
Respond with Consideration: Be prepared for questions and answer them with respect and thoughtfulness. Acknowledge different viewpoints and be willing to expand on your ideas or clarify your stance.
Use Visual Aids Wisely: ensure they complement your speech and don’t distract from your narrative. Keep slides uncluttered, use images strategically, and refer to them only to enhance what you’re saying.
Do not:
-** Quote big chunks of text**: paraphrase others’ arguments when possible; quote minimally.
Use ChatGPT
Start at the last minute!
Assignment Information
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Learning Outcomes Added
Composition: Communicate with a clear and precise style.
Organization: Effectively organize communications.
EvidenceBased: Identify and appropriately structure the information needed to support an argument effectively.
Audience: Tailor oral and written work by considering the situation and perspective of the people receiving it.
Professionalism: Ensure that your communication follows established guidelines and use a careful editing process.
ProfessionalBehavior: Follow the established guidelines of behavior by being engaged and responsive.
