There is an old saying: "The threat of
execution sharpens the mind." The students at a high school I spoke at
today proved that. I had been wondering
why they were paying such close attention to my speech. I think I found
the answer: Their teachers closely listened to my speech, took notes,
and let the students know there would be a quiz! All 150+ of the
students there were focused.
My speech lasted more than an hour, but it seemed to be engaging enough to keep them interested. I think I am getting better at mixing humor, information, and lessons into my talks.
I got very good feedback from the teachers. They were all shocked that the students were asking questions, they said they NEVER ask questions in class and that they have remained silent when they have had other guest speakers. So the teachers will study my speech to get tips to figure out how they can get the students to ask questions in the future!
I knew they would do the rabbit ears on me.
My speech lasted more than an hour, but it seemed to be engaging enough to keep them interested. I think I am getting better at mixing humor, information, and lessons into my talks.
I got very good feedback from the teachers. They were all shocked that the students were asking questions, they said they NEVER ask questions in class and that they have remained silent when they have had other guest speakers. So the teachers will study my speech to get tips to figure out how they can get the students to ask questions in the future!
I tested to make sure they could hear me in the back by asking the ones in the back, "So put your hands in the air, and wave 'em like you just don't care."
She's one of the English teachers at the school. Like most Koreans teaching English, she told me in fluent English that she can't speak English.
Because she is the best English speaker at the school, she was stuck with the assignment of managing this event.
He was the main organizer. Hilarious guy!
One of the kids kept telling me that he loved me.