Informative Speech Resources
Topic
Need a topic?
If you love history check out retronaut for unique topics.
If you love science and innovation check out: http://www.dvice.com/ or http://www.scientificamerican.com/
If you love architecture and design check out: http://www.treehugger.com/ or http://inhabitat.com/
If you love to learn about people go to http://bakersfieldcollege.edu/library/ (click on Gale Biography in Context, browse)
If you love history check out retronaut for unique topics.
If you love science and innovation check out: http://www.dvice.com/ or http://www.scientificamerican.com/
If you love architecture and design check out: http://www.treehugger.com/ or http://inhabitat.com/
If you love to learn about people go to http://bakersfieldcollege.edu/library/ (click on Gale Biography in Context, browse)
Research assignment
To complete the video portion of the research assignment go to: http://www.wevideo.com/
Create a FREE account then create a video project, upload images and video to the Timeline (S) and get ready for your research assignment. Here is a sample of the completed research assignment
Create a FREE account then create a video project, upload images and video to the Timeline (S) and get ready for your research assignment. Here is a sample of the completed research assignment
- After you have completed your video "publish" it. This could take a few hours. When complete, weVideo will send you an email with a link where you can watch your video.
- Click the link and a new page will open with your video on it. On the right side of the page you'll see "Share" with 3 icons (one for Facebook, one for twitter and one to LINK. Choose the link. A window will open. Highlight the link (it will look something like:
- https://www.wevideo.com/view/xxxxxxxxxx ). Copy the link then....
- Go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1K2fLT2b5IzGLCzne7ZfJP_zIg0d6vthwrOk0QNf06WM/viewform
- Complete the form to share your video link for class.
- Make sure your single page typed research assignment is ready for class.
- Come to class on the day we will watch the videos. Feel free to bring snacks, sodas, etc...
Electronic Presentation Aid (Prezi)
A few Prezi notes:
- To change the colors and fonts go to themes in the top ribbon
- Don't forget to preview and review your main points: When you set your paths include the preview and review.
- Site your sources on the picture when you need to remember to say them.
- Use mainly pictures, limit words to source citations and important ideas that you would otherwise forget--AVOID FULL SENTENCES ON THE SCREEN!!!