Chapter 15: Online Public Speaking
Learning Objectives
- Explore digital public speaking as an emerging medium
- Define synchronous and asynchronous communication
- Strategize best practices for online speaking
Key Terms
A thesis-driven, vocal, and embodied public address delivered through digital media platforms. It may be presented live or recorded for later viewing.
Another term for online public speaking that emphasizes delivering a structured public message through digital media.
Online speaking that occurs live and in real time, allowing the speaker and audience to interact immediately.
Online speaking that is recorded and shared for later viewing, allowing the speaker to edit, re-record, and refine the presentation before publishing it.
The distinction between whether an online speech is delivered live or recorded for later viewing.
A clearly defined online audience, such as a class, organization, or other known group.
An online audience made up of viewers from different locations or times whose backgrounds, knowledge, and reactions may not be known to the speaker.
A listener or viewer who participates respectfully and thoughtfully in an online presentation rather than trolling, posting harmful comments, or disengaging from the speaker.
The use of the voice during a speech, including enunciation, tone, pacing, energy, and pauses.
The use of visible behaviors such as gestures, posture, facial expressions, body language, and eye contact to support an online message.
Pronouncing words clearly so the audience can easily understand the speaker.
The speed at which a speaker delivers a message. Effective pacing avoids speaking too quickly or too slowly.
Intentional moments of silence used to emphasize ideas, improve clarity, and allow the audience time to process information.
A complete practice presentation conducted under the same conditions, with the same technology, appearance, environment, and presentation aids that will be used during the actual speech.
the resources beyond the speech words and delivery that a speaker uses to enhance the message conveyed to the audience
Understanding the equipment, software, camera, microphone, lighting, and other technology used during an online presentation and knowing how they affect delivery.
Recorded presentations that include audio, video, or both and can be uploaded and shared for later viewing.
An online service, such as YouTube or SoundCloud, used to upload, store, and share a recorded presentation through a link.
