Assignment 1 (Video-Recorded Speech Presentation - 20%)

Make a video recording of a speech based on the topic given below.

The speech should be 4-5 minutes in length. Do not do voice-over.

When doing the presentation you must wear formal attire. Also make sure that the

background setting reflects the academic speech that you are giving.

It is up to you how to make the video recording using any of the ICT gadgets available in

the market. However, your mark will be determined by your speech presentation

only and not the sophistication of the video (Please refer to the mark scheme for further

information).

Submit the video to the platform provided in MyGuru (platform 1).

Do not submit the text of your recording.

Make sure that the video can be read by Windows Media Player and not password

protected (if linked to YouTube). (It is your responsibility to check on this and NOT the

lecturers).

Do not post (postal services) your video.

Make sure you do so before the deadline given (week 8).

Please PM your lecturer if you are unable to submit on time by providing valid reasons.

Your tutor will evaluate the speech presentation based on the mark scheme provided.

(Appendix 1)

However, if you read from text, your mark will be evaluated based on the mark scheme in

Appendix 3.

TOPIC: Give a 5-minute talk on how the Internet can be used for education.