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200 words each

Discussion Question 1:

Why is it more difficult to give a good speech from a manuscript rather than an extemporaneous speech? What are some ways that you can improve your vocal delivery? What do you think are the most distracting mistakes people make when delivering a speech?

Discussion Question 2:

Watch Don McMillan's "Death by PowerPoint" presentation

Have you ever had an experience where a speaker's PowerPoint presentation was ineffective? What was bad or distracting about it? How would you suggest changing the person's presentation to make it more effective?

Discussion Question 3 :

How have blogging, podcasting, and social media affected other media you use, like news sites, newspapers, or television? Do you think blogging is an influential word-of-mouth promotional tool? Do you read newspapers now or do you get your news some other way? Discuss.

Discussion Question 4:

Assuming that a great "leader" is not identical to a great "manager," compare and contrast the two, then specify the most important shared aspect. Explain your reasoning.

Discussion Question 1:

How do online groups affect the dynamics of group communication? If we think of the classroom as a group, what are some norms (standards of behavior) that have formed in this class? Next, consider the use of online collaboration in cheat sites, such as, CourseHero.com or Koofers.com. These sites present themselves as there to "help" students, but instead, facilitate cheating. What are the benefits and challenges of participating in virtual meetings with classmates? What should be consequences for students who use cheat sites?

Discussion Question 2:

Effectively collaborating in groups requires that all individuals adhere to the same writing standards, style and expectation. To facilitate this process, Aspen University has adopted APA style as the standard format for writing assignments. Conduct an online search for website resources that help students learn to write in APA style. Provide a list of the three resource websites that you find most useful for learning to write in APA style. Reflecting on the lists of your peers, which sites have you used in the past? What suggestions or advice can you offer to help master APA style?

Early childhood week 5

Discussion Question 1:

Discuss at least five things adults can do to support infant language development.

Discussion Question 2:

Describe the process for planning curriculum for toddlers.