Thoughts on Presentation-Victoria Arana

 Victoria Arana

    I think everyone did a good presentation, and I truly believe the class, including me, all learned a lot from one another throughout the presentation. Every group brought a lot to the table, and it was clear that everyone put a lot of effort and time into their work. Every group had its own style of presentation and its own understanding of the material. But, I must say that Group 1 stood out the most to me during the weeks of presentations. The way they approached their assignment, the way they spoke, and did their design on the slides all came out perfectly.

    Group 1's presentation was very organized. From the very beginning. When Victoria Areas gave the introduction, it was clear she was very prepared. She spoke very clearly, confidently, and naturally. She explained the content and added insights that showed what she learned from the material. But she wasn't the only one who impressed me. Amanda Rodriguez Palau brought a strong presence to the group when she spoke about the history of speaking. Explained how communication connects with the real world. Connects with our career paths. In the workplace, media, or even in face-to-face conversations. She gave concrete examples like texting, emailing, and expressive talking. It really showed me how important communication is. Amanda's part made her very memorable and showed me to be more aware of how important speech is. 

    Then came Ashley Valenzuela, whose section was about confidence. This part struck out with me because I always get nervous whenever I am presenting. I even stuttered on my words when I did my presentation and skipped over a few parts of my slides since my mind was rushing me to finish. But I didn't feel too horrible about myself, as Ashley did mention that it is okay to be nervous. She offered advice like practicing with someone you are comfortable with or even giving yourself a pep talk beforehand. Her advice is helpful because the next time I present, I will make sure I practice and give myself some confidence that I can do it.

    Adrianna Romaguera then covered the perspective of the listeners. When we talk about communication, we often think about speakers, but Adrianna reminded us that listening is important. Her slides stressed how listening carefully allows you to understand what the speaker's message is. I found myself going back on times when I wasn't listening to someone speaking. It was horrible and rude of me to do that, but Adrianna encouraged me to be a better listener. Both in class and in life. Finally, Alexandra Loaisiga spoke about the importance of the audience. She points out that the audience paying attention builds trust and connection with the speaker. It makes the speaker aware that their speech is being heard. Her delivery was strong, and it made me think that if I got my audience's attention when I did my presentation. Showing them that they are part of the conversation. Her slides were clear and helped understand what she was talking about. 

    In the end, watching them present inspired me to do the same for my part. I wanted it to be perfect, just like theirs. They set up such a strong example of what a great group presentation should look like. Though when it came for me to present, I wasn't perfect. But that's okay because I followed the way Group 1 handled their section. I focused on the main points and made sure to not read what I put on the slides. Making sure to input my voice into my notes. Overall, Group 1 set the bar high.  They showed the importance of preparation, organization, and teamwork. I feel motivated to push myself harder into the next project. Though all the groups were amazing and taught everyone something. They had their strengths and were able to give out important information. But, personally, Group 1 left the biggest impact, and I cannot wait for the next project to show what I learned from them.