Overview
Our racial and ethnic identities significantly contribute to shaping our identities as individuals in society more broadly. Generally, people are born into a constructed race and ethnicity and these identities can integrally shape our social interactions and experiences of the world. However, how extensively our racial and ethnic identities affect our daily lives varies significantly. It has also been found that learning to tell stories in a presentation can have profound results related to learning reflexivity and building communication skills. This week, tell YOUR story.
First, create a visual presentation using tools such as PowerPoint, Canva or Preziinks . Consider reviewing the Writing Center’s Presentations TipsLinks to an external site. and How to Make a PowerPoint PresentationLinks to an external site. webpages for support. Many of these sites enable you to create public files, so be mindful of specific information you choose to communicate.
Second, write a script using Microsoft Word of what you will record for each slide of your presentation.
Third, present the PowerPoint, Canva, or Prezi presentation using Screencast-o-Matic or Zoom to record your voice and slide show. If you also feel comfortable, feel free to use the webcam feature as well. For support, consider reviewing the Screencast-O-Matic Quick-Start GuideLinks to an external site. or Zoom Quick Start GuideLinks to an external site. to get started. This guide will familiarize you with the tool and review how to upload your video to the classroom.
Presentation Required Technical Elements:
- The presentation must be at least 5-6 slides and 7-10 minutes in length once recorded. It does not have to include yourself visually as a presenter, but recording your voice over the slides may help better relay your story.
The presentation must include visuals to support the story you are telling. Your presentation must have 100 words minimum as speaker's notes per slide.
A transcript will also need to be submitted in Waypoint but it does not need to be word for word. This should include a Title Page with the following information:
Title of presentation in bold font
URL link to access your TED Talk
Your name
Name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
Course name and number (SOC308: Race and Ethnicity)
Your instructor's name