Fall 2014

Nikki Mattson

IECP

Groups

Sit with the group (4-5 people) that you would like to work with for upcoming group presentation project.

Agenda

Conversation Starters Group Presentation introduction Group Presentation preparation

Conversation Starter 1 During the last century, the engine was arguably

the most innovative invention because it transformed the methods of industry, transportation, agriculture and many other fundamental activities. Can you think of the six main fuels that are used to operate engines? Which fuel do you think is the best? Why? (Mohammed Al Manai) (mechanical engineering)  

Conversation Starter 2 As an agricultural engineer, I have the capacity to

solve different kinds of problems related to land and water management , rural construction, agricultural mechanization, and agricultural planning. As a result of experience in your major, what type of problems can you solve? (Agricultural Engineering/ Brenda)

Conversation Starter 3 In many companies, different professionals have

to work as a real team, collaborating with each other and targeting a common goal. For instance, to extract oil successfully, we, petroleum engineers, have to work with geologists, occupational safety engineers, mechanical engineers, geophysicist and many others. Which professionals might you need to collaborate with to be successful in your field? (Petroleum Engineering) (Adriano)

Group Presentation What is it? (the big idea)

A 7-10 problem/solution presentation (with PPT slides) that focuses on challenges that IECP students may face when transitioning from the IECP to an American university and possible solutions to those problems.

○ The primary sources of your information should be the PSU classes that your group members attended and the PSU student interviews that your group members conducted.

Details

Group = 4-5 members Due 11/11 by midnight (Box) 7-10 minute problem/solution video

presentation (with PPT slides)

Step 1

In light of your PSU course observations and your PSU student interviews, brainstorm challenges that IECP students may face when transitioning from the IECP to PSU.

Step 2

Narrow your list of potential challenges to those that you will be able to support with evidence (quotes/examples/paraphrasing from your PSU observation or PSU Student Interview experiences).

Step 3

Brainstorm solutions to the challenges that IECP students may face when transitioning to an American university. Describe details and resources in enough detail that audience members could pursue any suggestions that you make.

Step 4 Prepare to give a 7-10 problem /solution presentation that includes:

an effective introduction

thorough explanations of at least 3 challenges that IECP students may face when transitioning to an American University (each challenge should be clearly explained and supported by quotes/examples/paraphrasing from your group’s PSU class observation and/or PSU student interviews

thoughtful proposed solutions for each of the challenges mentioned

counter objections (state objections that you anticipate IECP students would have to you proposed solutions + counter the objections with persuasive speech focused on why your solutions are beneficial)

an effective conclusion

Be Sure to Include… at least 3 quotes/paraphrase and/or specific examples

from the PSU Student Interview Project and/or the PSU class observations with thorough in-speech references

clear, smooth, and logical transitions from one presenter’s information to the next presenter’s information. The goal is to give a logical and cohesive presentation.

Note: I recommend that you make arrangements to record at the ITC or One-Button Studio so that the quality of your video is high.

Category Points Teacher Comments Group Presentation Content Presentation included… ____/20

an effective introduction thorough explanations of at least 3

challenges that IECP students may face when transitioning to American universities

thoughtful proposed solutions for each of the challenges mentioned

counter objections for each proposed solution

an effective conclusion Structure Ideas were organized and presented logically. Information from multiple speakers was logically connected, and appropriate and adequate transitions were used.

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Delivery Delivery included: sufficient volume, an engaging manner of speaking and body language, clear pronunciation, and appropriate stress, rhythm, and pacing

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Language Usage

Speaker consistently made effective lexical and grammatical choices in relation to the topics and the intended audience

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PPT Presentation PowerPoint presentation was clearly organized, enhanced the presentation by highlighting important information and relevant images, and contained slides with minimal text

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References

Presentation included at least 3 quotes/paraphrases and/or specific examples that were correctly and thoroughly referenced during the presentation

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Handout

In-Class Preparation

Part 1 (Discussion)

1. What are some advantages and disadvantages of group presentations?

Advantages1.  2.  3.  4.  5.   Disadvantages1.  2.  3.  4.  5.  

Discussion

2. How can you decide who will do the different parts of your presentation?

3. How can you connect the different sections of your presentation?

Discussion

4. What are some tips that you have for organizing and giving effective group presentations?

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. What are some group roles that might be helpful for organizing group work? (leader, encourager, time keeper, etc.)

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2. What are some group behaviors that might be helpful for accomplishing a task?

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Contract Writing

Create a contract with your group members that will guide how you interact with each other and complete tasks. Think about what expectations you have for each member.

Group Work Time

HW

PSU Student Interview Project – Due 10/24 (Box)

Group Speaking Task 3 Comments –Due 10/26 midnight