Well designed and executed oral presentation assignments provide

1. Active Learning Experiences that

• Enhance the grasp of course content
• Create a greater sense of ownership of course material
• Allow for sharing new knowledge and understanding
• Improve presentation skills and confidence
• Increase awareness of the power of communication

• Different speakers
• New topics
• Additional sources of information
• An alternative to written assignments

Eductators and researchers provide additional support for the value oral presentation assignments can add to a class.

Issues to consider in making a decision about whether or not to include an oral presentation assignment in your course.

1. Making oral presentation assignments successful.
2. Drawbacks to oral presentation assignments.
3. Involving the class.

Designing Assignments
Getting Started
Setting Goals
Writing the Assignment
From the Students' Perspective
The Devil is in the Details

Evaluating Assignments

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