Senior Thesis Spring 2016
“For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You'd be surprised how far that gets you.”
― Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist
News & Reminders
FALL 2016
LOOKING AHEAD:
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1. Use the Senior Thesis Libguide for your Research Needs!
2. Make sure your entire Google Project folder is shared with me + Ms. Roberts.
3. Complete your Service Hours: Due, January 6, 2017!
4. Community Service Considerations:
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
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Remember the Essential Elements of Slide Design:
C.R.A.P (Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, Proximity)
Classwork & Homework
FALL 2016
SEPTEMBER 8 (DAY 1)/ 9 (DAY 2): Session Two
1. Introduction to Class: What is your passion? (Viewing: Steve Jobs' Commencement Address, Stanford University 2005)> 3-2-1 Assessment
2. Student Sharing/Pairs:Soundtrack Song List Reflections
3. Activity: Song Selection and Google Presentations (set up digital folder and application).
4. Introduce Passion Card Activity (visual with short paragraph description on back of card)
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship (see "Docs and Forms" tab to access activity sheet)
2. Finish Google Pres Slide and Presentation (with speaker notes and citation for image(s))
3. Bring in index card and visuals for passion bulletin board in classroom.
4. Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! Due Monday, September 26, 2016! No late forms will be accepted!
SEPTEMBER 6 (DAY 1)/ 7 (DAY 2): Session One
1. Introductions and welcome!
2. Student Questionnaire> Interviews> Informal Presentations (one minute per student)
3. Overview of Course Description/Summary
4: Top-Ten Soundtrack Song List Activity
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship Position
2. Completion of Top Ten Soundtrack Activity Sheet (in full)
3. Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! Due Monday, September 26, 2016! No late forms will be accepted!
Additional Elements: juxtaposition, fonts, color palate, continuity, builds (progression), image as metaphor, cleanliness, choreography, humor
Presentation Resources:
Design Aesthetics and Tools:
(click me!) The Power of Slide Design Presentation: Library Resources
(click me!) Playing with Images, Avatars, and Fonts, and added
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How to Make Rapid and Easy Progress in Learning to Speak in Public:
Speak about something that:
a) You have earned the right to talk about through study and experience
b)You are excited about: and
c) You are eager to tell your listeners about.
Presentation Tips:
1. Make brief notes of the interesting things you want to convey to your audience.
2. Don't write out your presentation in full.
3. Never, never, never memorize a talk word for word
4. Fill your presentation with illustrative examples and visuals.
5. Know far more about your subject than you can use.
6. Rehearse your talk by conversing with your friends and family.
7. Instead of worrying about your delivery, find ways of improving it.
8. Don't imitate others, be yourself!
Adapted from "Speak More Effectively" by Dale Carnegie
For more information, visit www.dalecarnegie.com/speak
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