This module was created in response to an observed need by BranchED …
This module was created in response to an observed need by BranchED and the module authors for efforts to increase the recognition, adaptation, and use of open educational resources (OER) among pre- and in-service teachers and the faculty who work in educator preparation programs. The module's purpose is to position teacher educators, teacher candidates and in-service teachers as empowered content creators. By explicitly teaching educators about content that has been licensed for re-use and informing them about their range of options for making their own works available to others, they will gain agency and can make inclusive and equity-minded decisions about curriculum content. The module provides instructional materials, resources, and activities about copyright, fair use, public domain, OER, and visual literacy to provide users with a framework for selecting, modifying, and developing curriculum materials.
The Teach the Earth Portal has hundreds of high school through higher …
The Teach the Earth Portal has hundreds of high school through higher ed geoscience educator shared content ranging from low stakes to high stakes undergraduate core level to graduate level resources. More recently, have also added virtual field experiences appropriate for core course to upper division field camp (in response to pandemic necessity for Summer 2020 Field Camp revisioning). Many of the contributions are from members or partners with the National Association for Geoscience Teachers. There is an ongoing review process by professional peers to vet content submitted / aggregated into this portal during the past several decades.
Written by Dr. Daniel M. Regalado. Originally written in Fall 2017, reformatted …
Written by Dr. Daniel M. Regalado. Originally written in Fall 2017, reformatted May 2022. This EBook is the first OER Texas Government textbook ever written in the United States.
In this unit, we will explore persuasive speaking. We will begin to understand …
In this unit, we will explore persuasive speaking. We will begin to understand the basics of persuasive speaking and put those learning objectives into action as you begin developing your first of two persuasive speeches for this course. Unit Learning OutcomesAt the conclusion of the unit, the learner will be able to:Construct a persuasive presentation based on a persuasive organizational pattern. Explain the structure of a sample persuasive outline. Model strategies to persuade audiences.
Public speaking is an essential skill for both one's professional and personal life. …
Public speaking is an essential skill for both one's professional and personal life. The communication foundations for public speaking can also enhance interactions with others on an interpersonal level. In short, if you can communicate well then every moment you spend with others can be that much more valuable and if you're in business it can be profitable. This course seeks to help you improve your public speaking skill set. Unit 1 provides an overview and the foundations of communication and introduces 11 tenets of public speaking. In this unit you will:Read Chapter 1: Introduction to Public SpeakingComplete the Chapter 1 Assessment Watch the Ted Talk and Respond to the QuestionsReflect on the Public Speaking Discussion Post
Public speaking requires an audience to hear. Otherwise, it’s private speaking, and …
Public speaking requires an audience to hear. Otherwise, it’s private speaking, and anyone overhearing you might wonder if you’ve lost your wits. What makes public speaking truly effective is when the audience hears and listens. You might think the two are synonymous. But they aren't, as you will soon understand. In a classic listening text, Adler notes, “How utterly amazing is the general assumption that the ability to listen well is a natural gift for which no training is required.” Since listening requires great effort, this chapter offers the skills needed to listen effectively.Developing your listening skills can have applications throughout your educational, personal, and professional lives.In this unit you will:1. Read about your role as a listener2. Reflect on sound expert Julian Treasure's explanations on listening. 3. Complete a personal listening inventory and discuss your findings.
As you begin to develop your informative speech outline, you will want …
As you begin to develop your informative speech outline, you will want to gather supporting material. Supporting material is the different types of information you use to develop and support your main points. You discover these materials as you research your speech; they then become the building blocks you use to construct a successful presentation.In this unit, you will learn more about the different types of supporting material and guidelines for using it during a speech presentation. Your coursework consists of the following:Read chapter on Supporting MaterialOpen and read the attached Supporting Material PowerPointTake part in an activity that will help you gather and organize supporting material for your speech.
In this unit, you will examine the process of developing a speech …
In this unit, you will examine the process of developing a speech outline. The speech outline is an essential component of your speech. When the time comes to present, you will use the outline to guide your speech as you speak. Even if you get nervous and anticipate your speech delivery will falter, rest assured, your outline can help keep you on track and pace you as you deliver your speech. It is, therefore, vital that you learn the necessary steps for developing your speech outline and seeing how that outline is used within a speech presentation.In this unit you will:1. Read about informative speaking.2. Watch the instructor lecture on developing the speech outline. Remember to take notes as you will need to reference this material when you develop your presentation and for the assessments that are contained in this folder.3. View an example of a completed speech outline4. Watch a student give an informative speech using the discussed outline5. Identify a topic that will be suitable for your informative speech.6. Complete the Kahoot review to assess your understanding.
When delivering a speech using presentation aids can enhance your message. However, they can …
When delivering a speech using presentation aids can enhance your message. However, they can also hinder a message if not employed appropriately. Our discussion this week examines the use of such aids for speech purposes. Remember, in your upcoming speeches you will be required to use presentation aids. It is therefore important to follow the guidelines outlined in the text. They will not only help you in your class presentations but also enhance your messages in your future professional endeavors. The coursework for the week is as follows:Read Chapter 13Watch the Ted Talk ReflectionParticipate in the Kahoot Review
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