Video: TED-Ed. (2013, October 8). The science of stage fright (and how to overcome it) - Mikael Cho [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K93fMnFKwfI

Watch the video above to learn more about that "nervous feeling" you may get before you present a speech. Where does it come from and how do you "deal" with it? You'll want to ask yourself specifically:

• According to this video, what is stage fright?
• Describe some of the psychological or physiological reactionsyouexperience just prior to getting up in front of a group to present or perform.
• Explain why (according to the video) it's often difficult to entirely rid ourselves of stage fright, and why, even if we could, we might not want to. In your own words, why doyouthinksomenervousness might actually be helpful when giving a speech?
• Finally, of the 6 anxiety-reducing tips thatthe video and the reading in this lessonprovided you with, which3do you believe would be most helpful in reducing the stage frightyouexperience prior to presenting in front of a camera or in a public setting?Describe the 3 tips specifically and explain why using them would be helpful to you.

So, once you've gathered your thoughts about these 4 bullet points,tell us what you've learned in a "low pressure"3 to 4 minute "talk".Tell us what you discovered. Use personal experience along with information from the video and the text.

Yes, your assignment here is to give a brief, informal talk about speech anxiety. (You're not doing a written discussion here, you're telling us what you learned in a speech.)

You see, thisis your opportunity to learn more about speech anxiety by speaking to your classmates without the pressure of being graded on delivery techniques. We're focusing on content here. We're focusing on yourmessage. What do you want to say about your experience with the nervousness that comes from speaking in front of a group of people or in front of a camera lens?