Conquering Screenfright: Presenting Online

This practicum in public speaking offers a supportive space for students to practice presenting online and develop their confidence and style through skills training. To demystify the online presentation, we will explore approaches to managing speech anxiety, structuring a talk, writing for the ear, enhancing vocal technique and on-camera delivery, engaging the audience, handling the unexpected, and designing slides. Students will craft and deliver a variety of presentations over Zoom, such as an informative speech, keynote, and policy or advocacy speech.