Friday, November 5, 2010
Roberts Arts & Crafts!
Roberts always does this Friday Freebie contest and today they are doing something about scrapbooking "boys will be boys". You all know I have 3 boys and I LOVE scrapbooking so please go ahead and visit this link to enter also. If you win, you can split it with me ;-) Here's the link. Thanks ya'll! http://blog.robertscrafts.com/
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
My Pole Presentation Reflection!
Whew!!! I am so glad that is over! So...reflection...Here goes. I feel like I did ok. Thanks to everyone telling me I did well I feel better. The adrenaline rush was so strong that if someone would have been making funny faces at me, I wouldn't have even noticed because I was so focused on trying to get my point across and not mess up. There wasn't any point in imagining people in their underwear or anything like that, it was just in total support of Nike "Just Do It!".
I tried to gain common ground with my audience in my introduction by asking rhetorical questions and using funny images, while at the same time referring to Jessie's presentation also. I tried to cover every slide without going through them too quickly.
Throughout the body of my presentation I did focus more on the powerpoint slides to get my points across better. I used my power points visual images for explaining the different types of mounts, movements and materials of poles. There are some things that I left out that I wish I would have remembered were the Chinese Pole. I also had a really good tasteful video I found on youtube of Jenyne Butterfly that I should have added in, but I forgot to. If you'd like to take a look at it, it is www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwqucGc8GEw
I think one of my hardest parts was coming up with transitions to the different aspects of the subject. I had a hard time going from my introduction to the history, the make up, the physiological and then entertainment with stereotypes but I think I pulled it off. Towards the end, I think I did a good job at building my credibility by sharing my own experience.
I think I totally skipped my conclusion now that I think about it. O man! I did. Bleh. I should have had an extra slide to summarize everything.
Overall, I think I did better than I had expected...Luckily!
I tried to gain common ground with my audience in my introduction by asking rhetorical questions and using funny images, while at the same time referring to Jessie's presentation also. I tried to cover every slide without going through them too quickly.
Throughout the body of my presentation I did focus more on the powerpoint slides to get my points across better. I used my power points visual images for explaining the different types of mounts, movements and materials of poles. There are some things that I left out that I wish I would have remembered were the Chinese Pole. I also had a really good tasteful video I found on youtube of Jenyne Butterfly that I should have added in, but I forgot to. If you'd like to take a look at it, it is www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwqucGc8GEw
I think one of my hardest parts was coming up with transitions to the different aspects of the subject. I had a hard time going from my introduction to the history, the make up, the physiological and then entertainment with stereotypes but I think I pulled it off. Towards the end, I think I did a good job at building my credibility by sharing my own experience.
I think I totally skipped my conclusion now that I think about it. O man! I did. Bleh. I should have had an extra slide to summarize everything.
Overall, I think I did better than I had expected...Luckily!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Today's presentations!
I didn't present my powerpoint today. Unfortunately it was not an option. On the other hand I observed 4 other presentations, each done very well and each had their own technique. I didn't notice any fading of the slides if there were any or not. I did notice that everyone kept their bullets to a minimum and no one really seemed too nervous. I was nervous, and I didn't even speak so I don't know how they did it.
The information covered ranged from UAV's, Chinchillas, BulletBikes, and Self Esteem and Self Worth. Each powerpoint seemed to be structured well. I felt that Amanda's powerpoint on her chinchilla's was extremely well prepared and she didn't read everything from the slides. She had the general idea of the slide and expanded on each slide which was great. Her use of visuals were good also.
My presentation had a completely different type of introduction than the others presentations. Mine is kind of corny and I'm trying to figure out if it's too rhetorical. I need to compound my information and as Brittany covered the stereotypes of bikers at the end of her presentation, I can somehow do the same about my pole dancers.
Something else I noticed in other presentations that some pictures just felt like filler. They didn't seem to have any relevance until they were pointed out. Some presentations seemed as though the transitions were too smooth or fluent, if that is even possible. It just made the points a little more unclear from one point to the next. Some others parts contained either a video or short video clips. I like the idea of that and had already put one of Pantera's pole competition clips in mine, just been waiting for her ok. So for my presentation, I do not want to read or recite something straight from the powerpoint or cards, but know enough about the subject that I don't have to rely on mainly that information. I know I have the knowledge, I just have to present it clearly without screwing up as usual!!!
On that note: I'm sooo overwhelmingly very nervous to present mine as I was shown that the stereotypes of my presentation are present in my classroom, but excited at the same time to bring out the truth of what pole dancing is all about.
The information covered ranged from UAV's, Chinchillas, BulletBikes, and Self Esteem and Self Worth. Each powerpoint seemed to be structured well. I felt that Amanda's powerpoint on her chinchilla's was extremely well prepared and she didn't read everything from the slides. She had the general idea of the slide and expanded on each slide which was great. Her use of visuals were good also.
My presentation had a completely different type of introduction than the others presentations. Mine is kind of corny and I'm trying to figure out if it's too rhetorical. I need to compound my information and as Brittany covered the stereotypes of bikers at the end of her presentation, I can somehow do the same about my pole dancers.
Something else I noticed in other presentations that some pictures just felt like filler. They didn't seem to have any relevance until they were pointed out. Some presentations seemed as though the transitions were too smooth or fluent, if that is even possible. It just made the points a little more unclear from one point to the next. Some others parts contained either a video or short video clips. I like the idea of that and had already put one of Pantera's pole competition clips in mine, just been waiting for her ok. So for my presentation, I do not want to read or recite something straight from the powerpoint or cards, but know enough about the subject that I don't have to rely on mainly that information. I know I have the knowledge, I just have to present it clearly without screwing up as usual!!!
On that note: I'm sooo overwhelmingly very nervous to present mine as I was shown that the stereotypes of my presentation are present in my classroom, but excited at the same time to bring out the truth of what pole dancing is all about.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Leadership Style & Strengths
My leadership style is unique and my strength is that I try and can connect with others.
A Perfect Meeting
A perfect meeting would consist of individuals confronted with an issue and have a point. All individuals would consist of those who are able to communicate their own views and experiences. The manager/leader of the group would be able to reiterate what the opinions and optional resolutions may be while ringing the stranglers back into the subject at hand and keeping the group on track. The meeting would be precise and to-the-point while also resolving the problem. Another point to a perfect meeting would not just include "minutes" from the last meeting, but reiterate what was the issue at the last meeting, what has happened since, and if the purposed resolution was the best option associated with the group. If not, what can be done now.
The meeting would not pin-point anyone or bash on anyone to single them out specifically, but bring together the group as a whole to enable Synergy! That is how I would describe a perfect meeting.
The meeting would not pin-point anyone or bash on anyone to single them out specifically, but bring together the group as a whole to enable Synergy! That is how I would describe a perfect meeting.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Communications Goal
For my Communications class, we needed to identify a goal pertaining to communications for our individual selves to work on. I believe that my biggest issue is my reactions to things that are said that I find offensive. I seem to assume they are offensive and retort with a remark or reply that is meant to be just as offensive. I do not think of the underlying issue they are speaking about because I lose track of the subject matter at hand and jump into defense mode.
Many times when I am trying to explain something or narrate a story to someon, I am so intent on expressing the "intensity" of the story that I ramble on to forget about what the point of the story was and end up looking like a fool.
My goal is to try to focus on a story, get to the point quickly and express the intensity with body language rather than words so that I remember what I'm talking about. My goal is to also express that I was offended by something by means of anything other than offending right back.
To do this I will practice the steps of describing feelings and also practice making/producing proper though process when on-the-spot and overcome that anxiety. When it comes to my reactions, I can practice just taking a "time-out" to process my thoughts and then respond by reiterating what the offendee said, then state how and why I feel that way.
Many times when I am trying to explain something or narrate a story to someon, I am so intent on expressing the "intensity" of the story that I ramble on to forget about what the point of the story was and end up looking like a fool.
My goal is to try to focus on a story, get to the point quickly and express the intensity with body language rather than words so that I remember what I'm talking about. My goal is to also express that I was offended by something by means of anything other than offending right back.
To do this I will practice the steps of describing feelings and also practice making/producing proper though process when on-the-spot and overcome that anxiety. When it comes to my reactions, I can practice just taking a "time-out" to process my thoughts and then respond by reiterating what the offendee said, then state how and why I feel that way.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
BP Oil Spill
So I was asked to summarize an article on the BP Oil Spill Communications Effort: The good, the bad, and the ugly. So here goes...
A Singular view of the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico
To review the First amendent....Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting, the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievance.
This amendent has been sidestepped once again by the company at fault of the spill (BP) and our currect presidency. Within the last week, there have been over 4 facebook pages shut down by those involved or related to those involved with "Boycott BP" page. Facebook has now said it was just a mere coincidence/mistake and reinstated at least one of them.
There is now a bill known as the "Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act" (PCNAA). This bill gives the President of the United States the right to shut down the Internet when he/she deems necessary. Funny how he can shut down whatever he deems fit after he has handled the communication of this spill so poorly. He had promised this mess would be resolved within a week.
Just seems as though our president and BP are hiding things from us. Another example of this is a CNN broadcast journalist had been reporting near and about the site of the spill since the disaster happened, but is now being told they will be fined $40,000 and charged with a felony if they come within 65 ft of a the spill.
Hopefully we don't lose our American values by letting even our constitution be walked on and ripped away from under our feet. As the spill will probably take quite some time to fix, I hope our rights won't take as long to recover from this tragedy.
A Singular view of the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico
To review the First amendent....Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting, the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievance.
This amendent has been sidestepped once again by the company at fault of the spill (BP) and our currect presidency. Within the last week, there have been over 4 facebook pages shut down by those involved or related to those involved with "Boycott BP" page. Facebook has now said it was just a mere coincidence/mistake and reinstated at least one of them.
There is now a bill known as the "Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act" (PCNAA). This bill gives the President of the United States the right to shut down the Internet when he/she deems necessary. Funny how he can shut down whatever he deems fit after he has handled the communication of this spill so poorly. He had promised this mess would be resolved within a week.
Just seems as though our president and BP are hiding things from us. Another example of this is a CNN broadcast journalist had been reporting near and about the site of the spill since the disaster happened, but is now being told they will be fined $40,000 and charged with a felony if they come within 65 ft of a the spill.
Hopefully we don't lose our American values by letting even our constitution be walked on and ripped away from under our feet. As the spill will probably take quite some time to fix, I hope our rights won't take as long to recover from this tragedy.
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