·1. In terms of presentation skills (using your voice, body language, visuals etc.), what did you learn through the three presentation projects and lessons in AEP?
Voice: I learned that I have to pause more rather than keep talking.
Body language: Body language is the one of the biggest thing I learned from this class. By watching the first video, I noticed that I was constantly moving, standing on one feet and the next moment, I was standing on the other feet. It was so surprising when I saw it because I didn’t know it at all. From then on, I tried to keep it in my mind. I think I have improved in this aspect. Also, I noticed that I was using many meaningless gestures. Overall, I learned that I have to stand straight, and I have to use my body effectively to convey my message. I think this part is the one I have to keep working on.
Visuals: Some first classes gave me good idea of what kind of slides I need to make. I learned that I have to make impressive slides with few words and clear images. I think I improved much in making slides. I am now careful when I am making slides. Also, while watching other people’s presentation, I often notice there are too many words. So, now I am more critical to other people’s presentation than I was before.
2.What do you want to continue to improve?
From the last group presentation, there are still many things to improve. First thing is eye-contact. I look down at computer screen so frequently, and I do not have much eye contacts with the audience. Secondly, I say “um…” too many times. Thirdly, the end of the sentence often goes up like questions. Also, there are too much meaningless gestures. These things make me look less confident, and kind of busy, so I want to improve these things. Some of them can be avoided by sufficient preparations, so I want to prepare more, too.
3.Any other comments or reflections?
I thought my presentation had changed a lot through this class. However, by watching the last video, I still found a lot of things to improve. Many of them were ones which I had noticed when I watched the video of my first presentation. Thus, I might not improve as much as I thought… but at least, I am now aware of the problems I have. I think it’s big progress.
