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

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

In the spring

  • Java 17

Giveaway: �Two copies of Java 11 part 1

study guide

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Volunteer

NYC FRC Regional

Co-Volunteer

Coordinator

nycfrcvolunteer@gmail.com

  • firstinspires.org

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Let’s Get Started

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Can’t make you louder

  • Projecting your voice
  • Vocal variety

  • Exercise!

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You and your visuals are separate

  • Physical props?
  • Posters?
  • Tablet visual?

  • Exercise!

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No notes on side of computer

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

  • Exercise!

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You have hands!

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

  • Exercise!

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You have legs!

  • Rocking
  • Fidgeting
  • Moving with purpose

  • Exercise!

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Eye Contact

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

  • Exercise!

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Enthusiasm in Eyes and Voice

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

  • 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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