1 - Introduction ~5 mins
Welcome
Today you rehearse for real: time the talk, catch your fillers, change one thing, then run it again. Sit with the pair your teacher set (or use the solo fallback if you have no partner). Run one is data, not a verdict.
By the end you will:
- Time a talk and note long slides
- Spot fillers with Coach or a partner
- Log two runs and one change
Warm-up
Silent self-check (about 30 seconds). Tick one in your head: rushing, nerves, or the screen?
Do not start the task until {{code:02_talk_deck}} opens in {{code:Digital_Presentations}}. If it is missing, tell the teacher. No pair yet? Raise your hand or use solo mode.
2 - Key Concepts ~5 mins
| Concept | Why it matters | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Steady pace: calm, even delivery | Too fast loses the room; too slow loses the thread | Partner says rushed: ease the open and last slide |
| Filler words: um, like, you know | A high count sounds unsure even when you know the topic | Twelve ums in run one; five after you pause instead |
| One-change rule: fix only one habit between runs | Changing everything at once hides what actually helped | Only fix ums: do not rewrite slides in the same gap |
| Rehearsal log: short table of each run's facts | Evidence of practice, not a vague feeling you improved | Run 1: 3:10, Slide 4, 12 fillers → pause instead of um |
3 - Step-by-step Task: Timed Rehearsal Setup ~17 mins
Open {{code:02_talk_deck}}. Complete Run 1 only (about three minutes). Microsoft: Coach if it works, else partner or solo timer. Google: timer and tally (phone, second tab, or clock). Sounding rough on run one is normal. You need numbers and one change, not a polished talk.
Copy the five log headers on paper and jot Run 1 plus one main-point sentence. Stop there. Run 2 and {{code:07_rehearsal_log}} are in Portfolio Build.
Sample log (Wild Atlantic Way) and decision trail:
| Run | Total time | Longest slide | Fillers | One change before next run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3:10 | Slide 4 (clifftop walk) | 12 (um, like) | Pause instead of um; cue words only |
| 2 | 2:55 | Slide 6 | 5 | - |
Partner or Coach main point: You read every title aloud. Look up after the first line.
Decision trail: note said titles read aloud → one change = look up after line one → Run 2 fillers or title-reading may drop.
Longest slide (timer marks): advances 0:00, 0:40, 1:55, 2:50 → gaps 40s, 75s, 55s → longest = slide 2 (75s).
4 - Common Issues ~3 mins
Common Issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Coach will not start or hear me | Allow the mic, try headphones, or switch to timer and tally |
| Timer and talk do not match | Start on the first spoken word, not when Slideshow opens |
| Cannot tell the longest slide | Mark the time on each advance; largest gap wins |
| Want to change five things | Write one change only; save the rest for later |
5 - Portfolio Build: 07_rehearsal_log ~20 mins
Independent Practice
- {{code:07_rehearsal_log}} is saved inside {{code:Digital_Presentations}}
- Two run rows are filled: total time, longest slide, fillers, and one specific change attempted
- One sentence records the partner's or Coach's main point (from your paper note)
- The change column is clear and past-tense; metric movement is optional talk, not a pass gate
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