Chapter 19, Chapter 19: Presenting Your Speech Online

Anne is presenting budget information to the corporate office in another city via an online presentation. On the day of the speech, she discovers that the corporate office is unable to hear what she is saying because the audiovisual equipment in their conference room isn't working properly. Which of the following would be effective options for Anne to communicate with her colleagues?

Arranging an audio-only conference call with different equipment Postponing the meeting to allow the equipment to be fixed E-mailing her colleagues the outline of the speech

True or false: A TED talk is a type of real-time presentation.

False

True or false: Most online speeches require less practice than traditional speeches.

False

Rey's instructor tells him to practice his speech by placing chairs around the room with a sticky note on each one. Why did the instructor tell Rey to do this?

It will help Rey visualize an actual audience.

An effective format for a persuasive speech, either online or in person, is

Monroe's motivated sequence.

When there are major technological problems in presenting an online presentation, the speaker should do which of the following?

Offer to present the speech at a different time Share the text of the speech and allow the audience to make comments about it Offer to present the speech in a different format

Unlike a traditional speech, a speech presented in an online environment has which of the following challenges?

Online speakers are less able to gauge audience responses. Online speakers are less able to determine if the audience is engaging with external distractions. Online speeches lack direct eye contact.

Anne is presenting budget information to the corporate office in another city via an online presentation. On the day of the speech, she discovers that the corporate office is unable to hear what she is saying because the audiovisual equipment in their conference room isn't working properly. Which of the following would be effective options for Anne to communicate with her colleagues?

Postponing the meeting to allow the equipment to be fixed E-mailing her colleagues the outline of the speech Arranging an audio-only conference call with different equipment

Maizie is going to give a real-time presentation next week. She has given recorded online speeches before, but this is her first real-time presentation. How is it likely to differ from her previous online speeches?

She will not be able to edit her mistakes before the audience sees them.

How are visual aids addressed when using Skype to make a real-time online presentation?

They can be displayed by means of a "share screen" feature.

Which of the following are tips for creating good nonverbal online communication?

Use gestures that are controlled Look at the camera Make sure your eyes do not dart back and forth

How do visual aids factor into the pacing of an online speech?

Visual aids should be introduced after the speaker has become established on the screen.

Which of the following factors are important to keep in mind when giving a speech online?

You should adjust lighting so viewers can see you. You should decrease clutter the audience may be able to see. You should have a professional appearance.

Which of the following factors are important to keep in mind when giving a speech online?

You should adjust lighting so viewers can see you. You should have a professional appearance. You should decrease clutter the audience may be able to see.

Technical difficulties during a real-time online speech

are less severe when a backup plan is available.

When people prepare to use software for a real-time online presentation, they

can learn most quickly by experimenting with the software features. can usually find online tutorials to clarify what they don't understand. may have to use unfamiliar software requested by their clients.

A good method for starting a real-time online speech is to

confirm that the audience has audio and visual contact with the speaker.

Seeing your online speech as a mental dialogue with listeners is an element of

considering the audience.

There are a variety of programs that enable online speeches; however, speakers must remember that

different programs offer different features, which can affect how a speech is presented.

The technology used during an online speech

exposes the speech to an increased number of potential problems.

Making an effort to control the visual environment

helps to achieve an appearance or feeling with the desired level of formality.

Dani is in an online speech class, preparing for her final speech. She needs to realize that

her goal is to communicate with her audience.

Skype is popular for real-time presentations because it

is free. allows some sharing of documents. can be used with mobile devices.

Since you can't see your audience online, it is important to keep their interest by

keeping the speech within time limits. utilizing visual aids.

Compared to a real-time presentation, a recorded online speech is more likely to

mirror a speech given in a traditional classroom setting.

One of the best ways to approach pacing a speech is to

move at a relatively quick tempo.

Speakers in an online speech class

need to make sure that they keep their audience clearly mind.

Gesturing during an online speech

needs to be deliberate and controlled.

Ina begins practicing for a real-time online speech about research administration that she will be presenting to financial consultants from seven regional campuses of her university. One tip to improve her practice is to

open her video preview and play it back.

Deciding when to show visual aids is primarily an aspect of

pacing

Deciding when to show visual aids is primarily an aspect of

pacing.

Speakers who will present in an online environment must

practice with the equipment.

When an audience views an online speech as it is being presented, it is referred to as a

real-time presentation.

Perry is going to deliver an online speech, and he wants to perfect his nonverbal communication, particularly his eye contact. Some tips he should bear in mind include

realizing that the camera makes eye movements more noticeable. making sure his eyes do not dart around. gazing straight into the camera.

Audience considerations for an online speech class include

recognizing that the audience consists of the instructor and other students. avoiding the feeling that if an audience is not physically present it does not exist. surveying the audience before the speech to decipher their interests and attitudes.

Tips specifically geared toward practicing real-time online speeches include

recording your practice speeches and playing them back. closing extra computer programs and applications you are not using on speech day. mastering commands associated with the presentation software.

Tips specifically geared toward practicing real-time online speeches include

recording your practice speeches and playing them back. mastering commands associated with the presentation software. closing extra computer programs and applications you are not using on speech day.

Guidelines for both recorded and real-time online speeches include

remembering the audience. practicing repeatedly. adjusting the pace.

Removing posters and clutter from the background of an online speech deals with

setting

Removing posters and clutter from the background of an online speech deals with

setting.

A real-time speech

should be adapted to work properly with a webcam.

When someone presenting a real-time online presentation has a technical problem, the presenter

should consider alternate ways to get the material to the audience.

An effective delivery for a persuasive online speech should be

sincere and personable.

GoToMeeting, Skype, Zoom, and Adobe Connect are all examples of

software designed for real-time online speeches.

When presenting an online speech, it is important to remember

that gestures and expressions are more noticeable.

When preparing an online speech, you must realize that

the environment will change many aspects of the presentation.

In a real-time online speech,

the main concern with framing is determining the distance you should be from the webcam.

Controlling the visual environment and adjusting the pacing are two guidelines that apply

to both real-time and recorded online speeches.

In delivering a real-time online speech, a good reason for switching the display between yourself and visual aids would be

to keep the audience focused by avoiding any monotony in the speech.