Post on 19-Nov-2014
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Judging Communications
2013
Educational Presentations
Goals
To make sure the youth has a positive experience
To help them develop their communication skills
To educate the audience on a given topic
Before
Introduce yourself.
Put the youth at ease.
Explain the conference judging procedure if superintendent does not.
During
SMILE!!!!
Make notes
Be ready to pose a question at the end.
Evaluate content, visual aids, and delivery
Audience response?
After—Conference Judging
Ask about what they learned or how they came up with their topic
What skills did they learn from this project?
Feedback about presentation
◦ “I really liked how you...”
◦ “I noticed you...”
End positive. Encourage them to do their presentation again somewhere.
What to look for...content
Introductions that get attention
Thesis statement with 3 (or more) points
Clear transition between parts
Conclusion that restates the points
What to look for...delivery
Body language
Too much dependence on notes
Pace
Fillers—uhs and ums
Use of visual aids
Specifics
Did they cite their sources?
Did they ask if there were questions?
Did they repeat the questions?
Visual aid specifics
Posters or slides too crowded?
Font too small?
Props add to the presentation◦Food safety◦Manage space
No brand names visible
Bad example
This slide is too full. It’s hard to read and tells too much information. The audience will be so busy reading the screen that they won’t listen to what the speaker is saying, or they will not even attempt to read it because it is not visually pleasing. 4H’ers should never do a slide like this, but some of them will. The colors are bad too. Help them see why this doesn’t work.
Video Example
http://vimeo.com/35802245
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdQyjdvKvgc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdQyjdvKvgc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBoMZKSYxZo
Electronic Visual Aids
Can 4-H’er set up/run equipment?
Do they have a back-up plan?
Talk to audience– not screen
Stands so screen is visible
Electronic Visual Aids – cont.
One major point per slide
No more than 6 lines on a slide
No ALL CAPS
High contrast colors
End on a high note!
Make them want to try this again!
Make suggestions that will help them improve
Make suggestions for those going on to the State Fair like memorization, posters, etc.
Working Exhibits
Goals
To teach others a task
To educate them in the process
To “sell” the project
To manage the audience and the work space
During
Stand back and watch set up
Let them invite you
Smile!!!!
Make the item
Ask questions
Look for...
Enthusiasm!
Speaking loudly
Speaking clearly
Working with ALL ages
Creativity
Look for...
Managing the work space◦Clean◦Litter free◦Sanitary
Several work “areas” –no assembly lines
Special care needed (food, safety)
Are people having fun?
Look for...
Posters easy to read? Follow?
Written directions to take home?
Cost?
Source of idea?
Ideas for other places to use item?
Educate audience as they work
Goals
To experience performing / entertaining
To share 4H fun with the public
To feature 4H’ers various talents / creativity
To foster teamwork among members/ club
To develop poise, self-confidence
Dance
Rhythm
Artistic delivery
Creativity
Uniformity
Showmanship
Costuming
Choreography –Self?
Vocal/ Instrumental
Musical skill
Material Chosen
Audience Appeal
Costuming
Vocal / Instrumental
Selection-skill level appropriate
Showmanship◦Personality◦Poise◦Confidence◦Stage presence◦Projection
Dramatic—Play, poetry
Material chosen
Presentation◦Memorization◦Skills◦Projection
Props/ Costuming
Work together
Judging
Material chosen—◦Does it offend?◦Is it appropriate for youth?◦Does it educate or address an issue?
Is it unique?
How does the audience react?