Be able to communicate about media production

in discussions Task 1: Name - William Holliday

Verbal Communication

Verbal communication is when you communicate using words and sounds. This is the easiest way to communicate with people because you can go into detail with it and its fast.

Non Verbal Communication

Non verbal communication includes sign language, body language and gestures this is not the easiest way to communicate because you can’t go into detail with it you just can do the basics.

verbal

At the start we all talked in a group discussing how we was going to build the tower there was two ideas but we went with the one that was going to be the tallest after the 5 minutes were up we finished talking and got on with the building

Good Group Communication Skills

Speak clearly so everyone can understand you,.

Look at everyone in the group so they know you are talking to them.

Lean in so you look interested instead of slouching and looking bored which is rude.

Consequences of poor communication skills

If you go for a job interview and you walk in on your phone looking more interested in the phone rather than the interview you will probably not get the job. And if you speak quietly the interviewer won’t understand you so he won’t know what you’re trying to say so you will also not get the job.

Discussion Guide:

Environment

For a good discussion you should make sure it is quiet so everyone can hear what people are saying. Make sure there is nothing to distract people so everyone is concentrating on the discussion.

Supporting Resources

Discussion Ground Rules Resources:

Agenda

To have a good discussion you should choose an agenda so people know what to talk about this helps because people then won’t go off subject and start talking about something irrelevant.

Time

If you set a time of how long the discussion will be you won’t end up repeating yourself but in a different way of saying it also if you set a time you can keep the other people from getting bored,.

Discussion Ground Rules:

Make sure you turn up on time.

No mobile phones so you don’t get distracted

Let everyone have a turn at speaking.

Do not interrupt people while speaking,.

Try and keep eye contact so people know you are still listening.

Do not slouch because it makes you look like you are not interested.

Make sure you have nothing with you that will distract you?

Make sure it is a calm environment so people are calm.

Interacting with others: The Soler theory

S = Face squarely, by doing this it shows that you are interested and it shows you involved with the client

O = Keep an open posture, make yourself look like your interested so don’t slouch

L = Lean, Lean forward so it makes you look interested with the client

E = Eye contact is crucial in discussions because if you have eye contact you look interested.

R = Be Relaxed, Being relaxed is also crucial in a discussion because if you are relaxed you are yourself. And you don’t go of subject because you are relaxed.

Social Media Group Debate

1. You must decide upon an opening statement. This should state your opinion, position and the arguments you will be proposing.

E.g. Censorship is wrong because everyone has the right to free speech.

Opening statement: Social media is good because you can talk to people all over the world fast and easy

Questioning Your Opponent

2. You should have at least 10 questions that can be asked of your opponent. These should be on separate sheets of paper or on note cards for easy reference. The questions should be specifically directed to your opponent and should be concise and clear.

Name some other ways people would communicate without social media?

Send lettersSend EmailsSpeak over the phone Face to face talking

          

Answering Debate Questions

3. You should have answers prepared which will be used to respond to your opponent’s questions. Imagine that you are from the other team and determine what questions may be asked of your team.

How would you talk to people quickly without social media?If you had a business

          

Conclusion

4. You should have a final conclusive argument/statement drawn up which will be proposed at the end of your debate.

When you have determined who will be responsible for each portion of your team's debate, it is up to you to prepare yourself for the challenge that lies ahead. Only one team will win this debate. The winning team will: Have a solid background regarding all material. Have plenty of evidence to back up claims. Be creative/psyche out opponents. Outclass opponents/never give an answer of "uh...."