Lesson 2 Top Topics by Wake Tech C&T https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q COM 231 en-us 2021-05-12 19:35:30 UTC 2025-09-25 17:29:35 UTC hello@padlet.com All About Audience WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978054 In this lesson, you will read about how to connect with an audience as a speaker as well as how you can be a better audience member as a listener. You will have a chance to practice both of these important skills in our class! ]]> 2021-05-12 19:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978054 Audience Analysis WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978057 As you read through the information about Audience Analysis, consider how each aspect discussed may impact how your audience responds to what you say and how you say it. Resist the urge to stereotype, but do give consideration to the possible experiences, beliefs, and backgrounds of your audience.]]> 2021-05-12 19:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978057 Connect! WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978061 What does your audience have in common? Find a point of connection that all (or almost all) of your audience can relate to or identify with. Think about common human emotions or experiences. Comedy often involves common experiences. For example:]]> 2021-05-12 19:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978061 Feedback WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978064 You will be getting experience in this course with both getting feedback and giving feedback. For the informative and persuasive speeches, you will complete a peer review of at least three speeches for one of your peers. I will share comments from your classmates' reviews of your speeches with you, along with my own feedback and suggestions for improvement. ]]> 2021-05-12 19:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978064 Listening WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978066 This lesson has some important and helpful points to keep in mind when you are listening to a speaker. Think about how you can apply these as you listen to speakers in our class. Here is my top tip: Put away your cell phone or any device that might be distracting! ]]> 2021-05-12 19:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978066 Evaluating Speeches WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978067 Remember:
Evaluate the speech, not the speaker. Avoid personal attacks or judgements. Don't just criticize, make suggestions for improvements.
Consider these aspects of the speech:
  • Organization
  • Support or Evidence
  • Analysis
  • Language
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Delivery
You can find more about each aspect in the text. Use this information as you complete the SPEAKer activity in this lesson.
]]> 2021-05-12 19:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978067 Cognitive Dissonance WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978069 One of the most important ideas in this lesson is the idea of cognitive dissonance. This is our tendency as humans to reject any information that doesn't fit with our previously held beliefs. Be careful not to fall into this trap, because it can lead to a lack of empathy and critical thinking.]]> 2021-05-12 19:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978069 WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978070 Source: https://memeguy.com/photo/100951/it-is-and-this-is-still-the-best-autocorrect-of-all-time]]> 2021-05-12 19:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978070 WakeTechCandT https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978072 2021-05-12 19:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/WakeTechCandT/tkvgjzo3vnjte55q/wish/1518978072