Mykelin Tellez

     Presentation Reflection

Doing this presentation made me realize that speaking in front of people is something I still need to get more comfortable with. I have always been nervous when it comes to presenting, and honestly, I can even be awkward just talking to people sometimes. Because of that, I already knew I was probably going to feel nervous before it was my turn. Even though this class is online and we presented on Zoom, I was still really anxious. Before the presentation, I thought I was going to remember everything I wanted to say, but once I started talking, I kept forgetting parts of it. My mind went blank a few times, and I had to look at my notes to keep going.

Watching the other groups helped me notice a lot of things about presenting that I probably would not have paid attention to before. Some students were really good at keeping the audience interested. They spoke clearly, had good energy, and sounded comfortable with what they were saying. I noticed that when someone looked into the camera and explained the information naturally, it felt more like they were actually talking to the class. Those were the presentations that kept my attention the most.

I also noticed how much confidence can change a presentation. Some students barely looked at their notes and seemed really comfortable speaking, while others looked more nervous. I could relate more to the students who seemed nervous because I was feeling the same way. Since I already struggle sometimes with feeling awkward when I talk to people, presenting makes me overthink even more. Watching everyone showed me that people can have very different speaking styles and still get their message across.

Another thing I learned is that presenting on Zoom can still be challenging. At first, I thought it might be easier because we were not physically standing in front of everyone. Once it was actually my turn, I realized it could still feel stressful because you know everyone is watching and listening. You also have to think about your camera, microphone, screen, and making sure everything is working correctly.

I think the group part of the project was also a good experience because everyone had to be responsible for their own part. It showed me that communication and preparation are important when people are working together. If someone is confused or unprepared, it can affect the whole presentation. When everyone understands what they have to do, the presentation can go a lot smoother.

Looking back at the presentation, I learned a lot about what I personally need to improve on. I know I need to become more comfortable speaking, not only when presenting but also when talking to people in general. I want to work on not overthinking everything I say and trusting myself more. Watching all four groups also showed me that confidence, clear speaking, and being able to connect with the audience can make a big difference in a presentation.