Was the speaker overly animated, were gestures or hand movements distracting or vice-versa?

Critique the Professionals

The purpose of this project is to provide clarity and application in a world for which communication is of monumental importance and value. Visit the TED website at Ted Talks Website (https://www.ted.com/talks.) and listen to any presentation that interests you. Compare the speaker’s delivery and visual support materials with the concepts presented in your textbook. What works? What doesn’t work?

Critique/analyze presentation related elements found in the textbook and your own thoughts.

Was the speaker overly animated, were gestures or hand movements distracting or vice-versa?
Did the speaker speak too slowly, fast, or evenly?
Was terminology easy to understand?
Was sense of humor appropriate?
Did the audience appear to be interested?
If visuals such as Power Points or props were used, were they helpful?
Were they too busy or simple to follow?
Think of times when you watched a presentation that you either enjoyed or did not. What elements contributed to that?