Presenting in person! Communicating for Chairman’s�and Pit Interviews�StuySplash - December 4, 2021

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Jeanne Boyarsky (694 mentor)

speakerdeck.com/boyarsky

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About Me

• 13 year FRC volunteer
• FLL/FTC Judge
• Toastmaster
• Professional Programmer
• Java Champion (about 300 in the world)
• And…

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Published Author

In print

• Java 8
• Java 11

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In the spring

• Java 17

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Giveaway: �Two copies of Java 11 part 1

study guide

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Volunteer

NYC FRC Regional

Co-Volunteer

Coordinator

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nycfrcvolunteer@gmail.com

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• firstinspires.org

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Let’s Get Started

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Can’t make you louder

• Projecting your voice
• Vocal variety

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• Exercise!

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You and your visuals are separate

• Physical props?
• Posters?
• Tablet visual?

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• Exercise!

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No notes on side of computer

• Index card/post it
• In hand
• In pocket

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• Exercise!

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You have hands!

• Resting position
• Fidgeting
• Natural gestures
• Painting the scene

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• Exercise!

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You have legs!

• Rocking
• Fidgeting
• Moving with purpose

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• Exercise!

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Eye Contact

• Length
• Switching
• Back of the room only if need

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• Exercise!

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Enthusiasm in Eyes and Voice

• Mask emphasizes eyes
• Extra enthusiasm or smile help your eyes

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• Exercise!

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Disclaimer: Unknown which �interviews in person

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Chairman's Q&A

• Decide who answers by topic
• Pick “captain” to delegate as needed
• Clear who should answer
• Buys time to collect thoughts
• Can give example/lead

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Pit Interviews

• Read awards description
• Consider number of people
• Who knows what?
• Reference sheet?
• How represent people who can’t come/are away/busy?

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Enjoy the Rest of the Sessions!

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