Applying Big Idea 5: Team, Transform & Transmit

Team Multimedia Presentation (TMP)

A collaborative presentation combining diverse research perspectives into a unified argument.

Team Norms

Explicit agreements that govern how a group functions, including communication protocols and conflict resolution.

Synthesis

The process of combining individual arguments to form a cohesive, broader team argument instead of presenting disjointed parts.

Conflict Resolution

Agreed methods for managing disagreements within a team, focusing on ideas rather than personal disputes.

Facilitator

The team member responsible for keeping discussions on track during meetings.

The Sceptic

A team role that involves actively looking for weaknesses in arguments to enhance understanding and preparedness.

The Designer

The team member focused on ensuring visual consistency across presentation slides.

Assertion-Evidence Model

A design principle for presentations where each slide has a clear headline supported by visual evidence.

Multimedia Design Principles

Guidelines to ensure slides enhance a presentation rather than repeat spoken content, using minimal text and strong visuals.

Vocal Variety

The technique of varying pitch, volume, and pace in speech to maintain audience engagement.

Eye Contact

A crucial delivery technique where the speaker engages with the audience rather than reading from slides.

Touch, Turn, Talk

A delivery technique reminding presenters to interact with slides, turn to the audience, and then speak.

Oral Defense (OD)

A questioning session following the presentation where each group member answers about their research and arguments.

The STAR Method

A strategy for structuring responses during the Oral Defense: Situation, Task/Action, Result.

Warm/Cool Feedback

A peer review method where positive feedback ('warm') is balanced with constructive criticism ('cool').

Frankenstein's Monster Presentation

A disjointed presentation where individual sections lack a logical connection, failing to synthesize arguments.

Iterative Cycle

The process of drafting, rehearsing, critiquing, and revising a presentation to improve quality.

Common Mistake: The 'Silo' Presentation

A presentation that lacks collaboration, showing separate ideas without integration.

Wall of Text

Overly text-heavy slides that distract the audience from the speaker's message.

Vague Defense Answers

Unclear responses during the Oral Defense that fail to provide specific supporting evidence.

Listening in Oral Defense

A crucial skill where the responder fully understands the judge's question before answering.

Pause in Oral Defense

A technique to take a brief moment to gather thoughts before responding, demonstrating confidence.

Citing Research

Referencing specific data or studies during the Oral Defense to support responses effectively.

Limitations in Arguments

An acknowledgment of potential weaknesses or drawbacks in proposed solutions to maintain credibility.

Peer Review

A collaborative evaluation process where team members provide feedback on each other's contributions.

Cohesive Team Argument

An argument that integrates various perspectives to create a unified stance on a topic.

Communication Protocols

Agreements on how team members will communicate, including platforms and response expectations.

Decision-Making Models

Methods for making team decisions, like majority vote or consensus, with consensus preferred in AP Seminar.