An experiment at Northern Illinois seems to indicate that teachers should always comment on student video tape recording performances. (SE)

This essay attempts to sort out and evaluate some commonly held notions about British debate and debaters in the light of my experience and it makes recommendations and suggests means by which the SCA could more fully utilize the tour." (Author)

Various state laws prohibiting certain classes of persons from speaking on state-supported colleges are discussed. (CK)

This article reviews steps for planning and delivering a speech: (1) preparation; (2) presentation; (3) audience participation; and (4) summarization. (FG)

Google Earth (GE) is proving to be a valuable tool in the science classroom for understanding the environment and making responsible environmental decisions (Bodzin 2008). GE provides learners with a dynamic mapping experience using a simple interface with a limited range of functions. This interface makes geospatial analysis accessible and…

Using a behavior modeling approach, this study examined how students' perceived self-efficacy improved as they developed, delivered, and evaluated professional presentations. Using journal entries and a self-efficacy assessment, students' perceived self-efficacy increased as they learned to provide and receive verbal peer feedback, and to stage…

Mentoring is widely advocated as an educational experience for academically talented students because mentors may provide stimulation for academic growth and serve as positive role models for students in areas of career interest. This study examined the experiences of 72 talented teenagers attending a university-based summer mentorship program.…

Scary as making a speech is, it's important for anyone to be able to speak in front of others. When picking a topic, keep the audience in mind. What are they interested in and how much do they already know about your subject? When planning what to say, research the topic thoroughly. Organize the speech in three parts: introduction, main body, and…

Presents a simple graduation speech that encapsulates the speaker's steps toward his or her own commencement, using humorous anecdotes. Advises would-be speakers to replace characters and incidents with those from their own school experience. (MLH)

Reviews characteristics of three computer graphics programs useful to speakers and teachers of public speaking: Chart-Master, Golden Software--Graphics System, and GrafTalk. (PD)

Outlines the use of story boards as a systematic method of organizing oral presentations. (SK)

A debating program has been successful in developing issue resolution, research skills, and public speaking skills among gifted fifth and sixth graders. A high school debate program is modified to make it more manageable. (CL)

The author suggests dividing students into Actualization groups. As an incentive each student signs a contract for the grade he wishes to receive in the course. Each student is responsible to his A-group as well as to himself. (MS)