Course Description
Have you ever wished to build your confidence so you could master the art of public speaking? Do you want to overcome your "tied-tongue" when giving classroom presentations? This course allows students to find and/or realize their own passions in life and sharing what makes them happy through TED-kidz talks. Students explore nature, friendship, the arts, health and learning as avenues for finding their own personal passions and turning them into dynamic presentations similar to the TED talks shown on TED.com. Videos of speakers giving their talks are used to help improve speaking technique including expressiveness, body language, enunciation, tone, voice, use of visuals and elocution, as well as stress management when giving presentations.
Have you ever wished to build your confidence so you could master the art of public speaking? Do you want to overcome your "tied-tongue" when giving classroom presentations? This course allows students to find and/or realize their own passions in life and sharing what makes them happy through TED-kidz talks. Students explore nature, friendship, the arts, health and learning as avenues for finding their own personal passions and turning them into dynamic presentations similar to the TED talks shown on TED.com. Videos of speakers giving their talks are used to help improve speaking technique including expressiveness, body language, enunciation, tone, voice, use of visuals and elocution, as well as stress management when giving presentations.