Post #1 Jonathan Rey

My Experience With The Group Presentations

I think the group presentations were a pretty good experience for me. I liked being able to watch the other groups and also being part of my own group. Public speaking is not always easy for me because I can get nervous when people are watching me. Doing this project gave me more experience with speaking in front of the class. It also gave me a chance to learn from other students instead of only learning from the textbook.

Group 1

I enjoyed Group 1 presentation because it was one of the first presentations we watched. It gave me a better idea of what the project was going to be like. I liked being able to sit back and listen to the group instead of having to worry about presenting myself. Since they were one of the first groups I also paid attention to how they presented because I knew my group would have to present later.

Watching the first group helped me understand that presenting in front of the class can be different for everyone. Some people are more comfortable speaking in front of other people and some people are more nervous. I think that is normal because everyone has a different personality. I liked seeing how the group worked together and how each person had their own part.

I also liked that I was able to learn something from the presentation without having to read everything myself. It made the class feel a little more interesting because we were learning from other students. Instead of just sitting there while the teacher explained everything we got to hear information from our classmates.

Group 1 also made me think about how important it is to pay attention when other people are presenting. Since everyone had a different part of the project it was important to listen. I did not want to miss something that could be useful later when it was my turn to present.

Group 2

I also enjoyed Group 2 presentation. By this point I was more used to watching the groups present. I knew what to expect and I could focus more on what they were saying. I was also able to notice some of the things that made a group presentation easier to follow.

One thing I liked about Group 2 was seeing another group work together. Since this was a group project it was interesting seeing how different people worked together. Everyone had their own part and they had to make everything work as one presentation.

I think group work can sometimes be hard because everyone has to do their part. If one person is not prepared it can affect the whole group. This project showed me that communication is important when working with other people. Everyone needs to know what they are doing so the presentation can go smoothly.

I also think watching Group 2 helped me feel more ready for my own presentation. I could see that I did not have to be perfect when speaking. I just had to know my part and try my best to explain it. That helped me feel a little less worried about my own group presenting.

Group 3

Group 3 was my group. We were responsible for Chapters 9 through 12. This was probably the group I paid the most attention to because I knew I was going to be presenting. It feels different when you know you are going to be standing in front of the class instead of just sitting in your seat.

Being part of the group was different from just watching someone else present. I had to make sure I knew my part and was ready when it was time to present. I was a little nervous because I knew everyone would be looking at us. Even though I was nervous I knew I had to get up there and do my part.

I think working with my group made it easier because we were all doing it together. We could split up the work and help each other when we needed to. It was not just one person doing the whole presentation. Everyone had a responsibility and we had to make sure our parts worked together.

Presenting also helped me get more comfortable with speaking in front of people. I still do not think public speaking is something I am completely comfortable with. It was still good practice though. The more I do it the more normal it can feel.

I also learned that preparing for a presentation is important. When you know your part it is easier to stand in front of people and speak. If you do not know what you are talking about it can make you even more nervous. Being part of my group showed me that working together and being prepared can make a presentation easier.

Group 4

I enjoyed Group 4 presentation too. By the time Group 4 presented I had already watched the other groups and had also presented with my own group. Because of that I felt like I understood the project better than I did when we first started.

I liked being able to watch another group after going through the experience myself. I understood more about how much work goes into a presentation. You have to know your part and be ready to speak when it is your turn. You also have to pay attention to the other people in your group.

I also liked seeing another group work together. Every group is different and everyone has their own way of presenting. That made the presentations more interesting because they were not all exactly the same. It was interesting to see how different people handled being in front of the class.

By this point I was also able to listen more comfortably. I was not thinking as much about my own presentation because it was already finished. I could just focus on the group and listen to what they were saying.

Overall

Overall I enjoyed the group presentations. I would not say that public speaking is my favorite thing to do. I can still get nervous when I have to speak in front of a class. I think being in a group made it easier because I knew I was not doing everything alone.

I liked watching the other groups because I got to learn from my classmates. I also liked being part of my own group because I got to actually practice public speaking. Watching other people also helped me understand that everyone can have a different style when they present.

The project also showed me that preparation is important. When you know what you are supposed to do it makes presenting a little easier. Working with other people is also important because everyone has to do their part. If everyone does their part then the whole group has a better chance of doing well.

I think the biggest thing I learned from this project is that public speaking gets easier with practice. I might still feel nervous before presenting but I know I can do it. I also understand more about what it takes to give a presentation. I learned that you need to listen to other people and be prepared for your own part.

I also think this project helped me with confidence. I am not saying that I am completely confident now but I feel like I have more experience than I did before. The first time you have to speak in front of a class can feel like a big deal. After doing it and seeing other people do it too it does not feel as impossible.

Overall I think the project was a good experience. I enjoyed watching the different groups and I enjoyed working with my own group. It gave me more practice with public speaking and helped me feel a little more comfortable speaking in front of other people. I think the experience will help me in future classes because I know there will probably be more presentations that I have to do. Even if I still get nervous I know I can get through it.