8:00 AM - Group 2 - SPC2608

       Carlos Barrios Blog Post Reflection Post Presentations Apart from my summer term classes over at UF, this was my first starting class over at a new institution. Honestly, I wasn't as nerved racked as I was when I first started my classes over at UF but was slightly anxious as to see the difference between the two. I'm not the best with presenting presentations so when I found out that I had to present, no surprise there its called public speaking, I was kind of worried at the fact that I would not be able to do it based on my past presentations I have done for my previous classes in high school when I was doing AP Seminar Capstone. Doing the final tests for the AP classes, I even had to restart one of the presentations because I chocked and forgot my line midway, good thing I was given a chance to restart though. Despite me previous experience with presenting, It wasn't all that bad surprisingly.                   ...

       Daniel Betts       In the beginning of this class I was surprised to hear that we would be in groups for our presentations, but I wasn't too worried about the idea of teamwork. When I was put with group two it had any type of worry immediately taken care of. They were all super helpful and approachable, making the collaborative process smooth and enjoyable. Each person brought something unique to the table, whether it was creativity, organization, or confidence when it came to presenting. We worked really well together, bouncing ideas off one and one another and supporting each other through the whole process. It was clear that everyone was committed to doing their best, and that made all the difference. By the time our presentation came around, I felt not only prepared, but glad to be part of a team that worked so seamlessly together.      When the first group started their presentations, they were well inform...

  My Public Speaking Journey😊           When I first found out that our class was going to do group presentations on Zoom, I didn’t know how to feel. Part of me was relieved that it wasn’t in person -I didn’t have to stand in front of a room full of people. But at the same time, Zoom comes with its own challenges. Staring at a screen, knowing everyone is quietly watching, can feel just as nerve-wracking as being on stage. Plus, it’s harder to read the room online. When cameras are off, you can’t tell if people are paying attention or not. Going into I wasn’t sure what the experience would be like.    Once the presentations started, though, I was pleasantly surprised. The vibe felt supportive and friendly. Nobody was sitting there waiting for someone to mess up -it really felt like we were all in this together. That made me enjoy the process more than I expected. Even though public speaking makes me nervous, seeing my classmates present made ...

Brianna Taylor  When I first found out we were all given the task of presenting in front of our peers, I felt confident. To me, speaking in front of a group of classmates on Zoom would be a breeze, and this was material I had learned throughout my lifetime in literature classes. However, when it came to the day of the presentation and my moment to present grew closer, anxiety kicked in. As my counterpart concluded their part and my turn approached, I froze for a slight moment. As time outran the fear that consumed me, I found my thoughts racing faster than I could get the words to come out. All eyes were on me, and this was the moment of truth, whether the material that had followed me throughout all of my school years would hide behind my anxiety or flow. As much as I thought this would be an assignment I could easily come out on top of, it showed me otherwise. I didn’t expect to be reminded that it’s not about the words you say, but the skill set you equip yourself with in order ...