“Best in the Class and Coaching Tips Form”
As we listen to one another’s presentations highlight on this form what was best about each person’s presentation. Try to identify at least three or four elements for each person.  Note: You may have more than one person representing the various categories.  Try to identify at least two or three elements for each person. Develop specific details. 
1.	Topic – The speaker chose a topic you can relate to. The topic aroused your curiosity and the way that the speaker developed it greatly enhanced your understanding.

2.	Analysis – The speaker presented the material in way that enabled you to remember and apply the information.

 
3.	Interest and Motivation – the speaker motivated you to maintain interest throughout the presentation, beginning with an introduction that gained attention and continuing throughout the speech to renew your motivation to listen.

4.	Adaptation to Audience – The speaker explicitly stated how the information in the speech pertained to audience members in light of audience demographics, worldview, cultural views or other salient aspects of the audience.

5.	Organization – The speaker developed the three parts of the speech to enhance your understanding and to present information in a memorable way.

6.	Language and Style – The speaker used clear language, avoided jargon or explained technical terms to aid understanding. The language of the presentation was creative and dynamic.

7.	Source Credibility, Competence and Presentation of Supporting Materials – The speaker demonstrated his or her in-depth knowledge of the subject and supported ideas with a substantial amount of support material. The speaker provided oral citations of evidence to credit sources.

8.	Delivery – The speaker used techniques of delivery that emphasized key ideas, maintained attention, added dynamism to the speech, and appeared to be spontaneous, conversational and smooth.

9.	Visual Resources and Integration of Technology (if used) – The Speaker employed principles of effective design for visuals that he or she created. Elements of technology (such as video, PowerPoint displays, audio files or other sensor aids) were integrated smoothly into the presentation in a manner that gave primacy to the speaker.

Coaching Tips
Review the items from the Best in the Class portion above, and then highlight at least two ways in which you think a speaker may improve. Adopt the role of coach to highlight how to make improvements with concrete suggestions.