Welcome to the first entry! These first posts will be directly related to my COMM/218 class.
Public Speaking in an online forum seems strange doesn't it?! Blogging is the new method of communicating ideas and knowledge, challenges and revelations!
Some bloggers make their living giving opinions just like a radio talk show host! (except you don't have to set an appointment to listen) To be a successful blogger, just like a host, you must engage the audience. If they listen once and tune away, the chances of getting them back are pretty slim.
There are a few methods used to engage an audience.
1. Tell a story - this paints a picture in the mind of what is being presented. It engages the listener to become "active" in the presentation by requiring their minds to participate.
2. Be enthusiastic. I won't frequent a business that isn't glad I'm there, why should I listen to someone who isn't enthusiastic about their product, idea, or topic?
3. Be credible (and honest). Personally, the hyperbole of saying "it ALWAYS happens this way" or "EVERYONE believes that this is true" makes me instantly question the credibility of the presenter. Choose your words carefully and you'll find advocates in your corner ready to defend your ideas!
4. Identify with the audience by noticing them. Point out something about the audience. In our case, we're a diverse groups of students, some with a significant knowledge and experience in technology. (hmmm, I've heard that before!) Yes, I used that in my intro last week, did you notice? :-)
5. Probably most important, explain why this topic is important to them. If it isn't important, then why waste their time?
More on the topic, next week!
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