Watch+&+Try

1. a). Watch the youtube videos and make a list of unknown words (20-25 words) on the topic "Business presentation" with transcriptions, definitions & translations using the following online dictionaries:

[|Business dictionary]

[|Multitran]

[|Merriam - Webster]

[|Wordia]

[|Thesaurus]

as in the example:

=**Presentation** [‚prezən’teɪʃən] - презентация = = [|Sound] =

Definition
[|Formal] [|submission] or [|delivery] of a [|document] or [|negotiable instrument] for the [|appropriate] [|notice] or [|action] ([|acceptance], [|negotiation], [|payment], etc.) of the [|named] [|entity]. For example, a check is presented to a [|payee] [|bank] for payment, and (in [|documentary credit]) [|collection documents] are presented to a [|buyer] for acceptance or payment. Also called [|presentment].

or


 * 1) noun, the act of presenting or state of being presented
 * 2) noun, the manner of presenting, esp the organization of visual details to create an overall impression
 * 3) noun, the method of presenting

Video on youtube or wordia and etc.

b). Register on [|www.wordle.net] & create your own poster with your words. A bit later we'll choose the best one, so be ready for a posters' competition, guys.

Example: media type="custom" key="8649990" width="190" height="190"

Upload it on your own wiki site.

Youtube Videos:


 * media type="youtube" key="whTwjG4ZIJg" height="234" width="288" || media type="youtube" key="A3QL2DpKKVI" height="234" width="288" ||
 * media type="youtube" key="mXFIJ8Sm2N0" height="234" width="288" || media type="youtube" key="ZfNoVo0F25E" height="234" width="288" ||


 * media type="youtube" key="hF-NxVwowaw" height="234" width="288" || media type="youtube" key="1gXE19sh1r8" height="234" width="288" ||

2. Write short annotations (8-10 sentences) to each youtube video.

[|How to write an annotation]

3. Choose the best video from the range & make your own presentation (10-12 slides) using the info from the best video stuff. Record a podcast to your presentation. Upload everyting on your wiki site. media type="custom" key="8665574"

4. Look through your peer's presentation & write comments (8-10 sentences) on his/her wiki site giving answers to the following questions:

a. openning b. body including statements & arguments c. conlusion
 * 1. Does the presentation include such essential structural parts as:**


 * 2. Is it concise, clear and to the point?**


 * 3. Is the presentation design Ok? What about fonts, bullet points and colour scheme?**


 * 4. What about the PPT content? Did the author cover the topic properly?**

5. Using [|Microsoft Proficiency Levels] define what level of presentation skills development your peer possesses. Prove your point giving argumentative opinions. To make things easier, attach [|Presentation Skills Interview Worksheet]. Express your well-supported opinion on your peer's wiki (next to your comments).