I presented on the proposed
"Bus Buddy" mobile application for my team's project
"Enhancement of Commuting Experience for the Visually Impaired".
Three teams, namely A-Team, Claustrophobic and Eldervists, gave their views on
my presentation.
The teams complimented my
presentation. A-Team commented that the concept was explained clearly while Claustrophobic
liked the good content control and flow, especially the use of flow chart to
explain the user-"Bus Buddy" interaction process.
The teams also identified
my areas for improvement. My tone and choice of words are the two areas
identified.
Claustrophobic commented
that "my speaking speed was good but requires more volume and tone
variation". I researched on how I can improve my speaking. Schwertly (2014)
citing a psychological study, reports that varying one's voice is important to
keep the listeners engaged. WikiHow (n.d.) stated that "emphasizing
important words in a sentence with a higher pitch reassures listeners". For
future presentations, I will identify the key words or phrases and emphasize
them with a higher pitch. I will also need to practise more in order to improve
on this weakness.
Eldervists correctly pointed
out that I said 'cause', when it should have been 'because' during the question
and answer segment. This problem arises from my habit of using the shortened form
of the intended word, which others would still understand my message when
communicating through platforms such as Whatsapp. I need to change this habit as
it is affecting my oral presentation. I will refrain from using such shortened
forms.
The peer review and
analytical reflection have enabled me to learn more about my strengths and
weaknesses in oral presentation. The insight has allowed me to find ways to better
prepare for the delivery of more engaging and professional presentations.
References
Schwertly,
S. (2014, July 9). Your guide to developing a stronger speaking voice. Ethos 3.
Retrieved from https://www.ethos3.com/2014/07/your-guide-to-developing-a-stronger-speaking-voice/
wikiHow.
(n.d.). How to develop a friendly tone of voice. wikiHow. Retrieved from https://www.wikihow.com/Develop-a-Friendly-Tone-of-Voice
I appreciate the clear focus and tight organization of this post. It's also impressive that you did some research and found sites that discuss ways to ameliorate those aspects of the presentation you consider weak. I have no doubt that your next talk will be even stronger than the one in SIE2016. Great job with this reflection!
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