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Purpose

This assignment will help you demonstrate your mastery of relational communication concept(s) of your choice by requiring you to teach it to your classmates. This will also allow you to practice and demonstrate many skills relevant to virtual/online engagement: informative presentation skills, video technology, slide technology, graphic design, etc. This assignment allows you to be creative, try new

ways to present information, and practice your online communication skills.

Task

You will choose relational communication concept(s) from your textbook to teach your class about. (Your instructor will offer all possible choices in the first week of the semester, and you will sign up for your choice here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MvGJPbhXKeCqte4XEv5ZHsfoBnlc3BibC4-

LmsRZm00/edit?usp=sharing) . Note that each topic has a different due date, but they are always (unless there is a holiday then on ). If you do not

choose by the of the first week, one will be assigned to you.) Your specific due date in Canvas will then be adjusted.

This assignment can be accomplished in several parts, explained below. If you are unsure of how to use any required technologies, revisit the Module 1: Getting Started (https://unlv.instructure.com/courses/172976/modules/926971) where there are tips and tutorials. Your instructor will post their own example of this assignment below and in module 2’s discussion board. (https://unlv.instructure.com/courses/172976/discussion_topics/1544327)

Part 1: After choosing a topic, read and study the material, reaching out to your instructor if any aspects of your chosen concept need further explanation. You may conduct outside research related to your chosen concept to aid in your understanding, but this is not required. You do not have to cover every single thing that is on the pages you were assigned. Use your best judgment about what is most

important and what you have time to cover thoroughly.

Part 2: Create a 7-10 minute informative video teaching the content to your classmates. Think of this video as a mini-lecture. Your video may be recorded using the program(s) of your choice, however, it is

recommended to use Zoom, and then upload your video to youtube, so the link can be shared with your classmates easily, and there is a timestamp for grading purposes, and auto-generated captions for accessibility. If you use Powerpoint to record your video, you should export your presentation and save it as an mp4 file when you are finished. Again, uploading that video to youtube is recommended. You are not expected to create a professionally edited video, but you should do the best with what is available to you. If you are concerned that you do not have adequate space and technology at home, you may choose to use the Multimedia Production Studios in Lied Library on the

UNLV campus. Info regarding equipment, availability, reservations, etc. can be found here:

https://www.library.unlv.edu/spaces/multimedia (https://www.library.unlv.edu/spaces/multimedia)

Video Guidelines:

Your face must be visible throughout the entire video, as well as your slides.

Take into consideration all elements of professional online etiquette: your appearance (eyes should be visible), your attire (consider dressing up), the angle of the camera (do not sit a laptop on your lap), lighting (light should be in front of you, not behind you), volume, language, pace, background (a plain or blurred background is best, we do not want to see your bed or a messy room), etc.

Do not just regurgitate the textbook to us. Assume your classmates have read the text. You do not need to cover everything in the page range assigned to you. You may also choose to add additional reliable sources if you like- just cite them orally and in a slide.

Your video should also incorporate at least five slides with text and/or appropriate images. You may use the program of your choice, such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva.

Create these carefully- they should only aid in understanding and/or engagement, and be designed appropriately: simple large fonts, light text on a dark background, and only a few bullet points on each slide.

We do not want to see a transcript of your video on your slides. Be sure to maximize, or present, your slides when you record.

Utilize a title slide with your name and content title, and a preview slide that foreshadows the main topics you will discuss.

Show your engagement prompt (see requirements for that below) on the last slide.

Enable captions to ensure accessibility for all viewers (you can do this through Zoom, or YouTube if you upload your video).

It is a great public speaking practice to speak from an organized outline. You may use these as notes, but those should be either printed out or pulled up on a separate device so they do not

interfere with the video. Do not read your textbook to us. Try to use a conversational tone and pace. Do not turn in your notes.

You may use personal examples to help illustrate points, but only if you are comfortable disclosing. If not, feel free to create hypothetical examples that are not in your textbook.

Practice your video several times before you record to nail your timing. Do not submit a video that is way over the time limit. If you’re struggling with this, message your instructor for help.

Do not aim for perfection. It isn’t possible, nor is it expected! You may edit your video as needed.

Part 3: Write an engagement prompt to pose to the class at the end of your video. This should be something that will spark contemplation, conversation, and discussion. Encourage open-ended responses, not simply one-word answers. There also should not be “right” and “wrong” answers. Be careful not to ask students to disclose private information. Encourage connections between your concept discussion and previous course concepts (in the modules before your post). Think like a teacher, and ask yourself- how can I get my classmates to grapple with these ideas, perhaps apply them, and be able to respond to each other? You may present your prompt in typed form at the end of your video (using a separate slide). Explain the prompt and give an example of how students might answer it. You can answer it yourself! Note: Check to see if there is a reflection paper option for your week- do not ask a question that is also included on the reflection paper for the week. Your instructor does not want students to double-dip. Be original. If your prompt is inappropriate, confusing, misleading, or troublesome, you will lose points (see rubric) and your instructor will step in and post an alternative prompt.

Criteria

Be sure to read through the complete rubric attached to this assignment for point breakdowns.

Example

See Ms. Farrell’s example video below. NOTE that the video is overtime, and would have lost points in that category if this were submitted for a grade, resulting in a B+. Try grading it yourself using the rubric and see what score this would have earned!

How to Submit

Your video can be submitted by either 1) attaching the file or 2) uploading your video to youtube (you can make this unlisted so only the people with the direct link can view it) and submitting the URL link. Youtube links are preferred. Please be aware of file sizes.

Then what?

Your instructor will post your video to the concept spotlight engagement discussion board on Tuesday for everyone to view and interact with.

NOTE ABOUT LATE WORK

Your entire class is counting on you to complete this assignment on time so they can engage with it, and earn their engagement points. If you are concerned that you will not be able to get your video submitted to your instructor on time, for whatever reason, you must notify your instructor via

Canvas message no later than on the day your video is due. This is a professional courtesy to your instructor and classmates. Do not let your due date pass without advanced warning to your instructor, or you will receive a zero. Remember, posting something is better than posting nothing. If you are the only video scheduled for that week your instructor may have to do the work in your place, which is not only incredibly inconvenient but also unfair. Blatantly missing a due date is disrespectful, inconsiderate, and unprofessional, especially at the upper-class level.

After alerting your instructor, you should also complete the late work request form to ask for a 24- hour extension, but due to the timing and nature of this assignment, as well as your classmate’s reliance on this assignment, late work will only be granted for one day, and not beyond that. If the extension is granted, you will receive a 10% penalty, and your completed assignment MUST be submitted by 11:59pm, the day after the original due date, or you will receive a zero. Remember, you are only granted late work twice in the semester.

Criteria	Ratings							Pts
Video is 7-10 mins with timestamps	30 to >23.0 pts Full marks	23 to >15.0 pts Partial		15 to >0.0 pts Partial			0 pts No Marks	30 pts
Student face visible	20 to >10.0 pts Full Marks		10 to >0.0 pts Half credit			0 ptsNo Marks		20 pts
Appropriate and non-distracting background	15 to >8.0 pts Full Marks		8 to >0.0 pts Half credit		0 ptsNo Marks			15 pts
Appropriate attire/appearance (eyes visible)	20 to >10.0 pts Full Marks		10 to >0.0 pts Partial			0 ptsNo Marks		20 pts
Conversational voice and volume, appropriate language, and correct pronunciation	20 to >10.0 pts Full Marks		10 to >0.0 pts Partial			0 ptsNo Marks		20 pts
Appropriate pace of speaker	15 to >8.0 pts Full Marks		8 to >0.0 pts Half credit		0 ptsNo Marks			15 pts
Appropriate lighting and camera angle	10 to >5.0 pts Full Marks		5 to >0.0 pts Partial		0 ptsNo Marks			10 pts
Course content is correct, and difficult concepts are explained fully and correctly	35 to >18.0 pts Full Marks		18 to >0.0 pts Half credit			0 ptsNo Marks		35 pts
Enough correct, original examples are used (hypothetical or personal) to assist in understanding	30 to >15.0 pts Full Marks		15 to >0.0 pts Half credit			0 ptsNo Marks		30 pts
At least 5 useful content slides (including title and preview slide) appear in video	20 to >10.0 pts Full Marks		10 to >0.0 pts Half credit			0 ptsNo Marks		20 pts
Simple/appropriate slide design and transitions, no grammatical or spelling errors	20 to >10.0 pts Full Marks		10 to >0.0 pts Partial			0 ptsNo Marks		20 pts

Criteria	Ratings				Pts
Appropriate prompt that does not overlap with the reflection paper for the week, shown in separate slide.Designed for open-ended responses that spark engagement and discussion.	20 to >10.0 pts Full Marks	10 to >0.0 pts Partial		0 ptsNo Marks	20 pts
Example answer is given/explained for the engagement prompt	30 to >15.0 pts Full Marks	15 to >0.0 pts Half credit		0 ptsNo Marks	30 pts
Captions included	15 pts Full Marks		0 ptsNo Marks		15 pts
Total Points: 300