http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_changing_education_paradigms
In 250 words, respond to the following:
1) How do the images and animation help/detract from the speech?
2) Is there a strong connection between the visual and audio content of the speech?
3) How effective are Robsinson's speaking methods?
4) How persuasive is the visual component of the video?
(Joseph Brown) I feel Robinson's images/animation really add to his speech and make it much more memorable as a result. They add a certain tone and "life" to what Robinson is saying that I feel we would not get solely from listening to him talk. Because they add that feeling of life, we as the audience are given a reason to care, making it easier to stay invested in what Robinson is saying. While Robinson has a good pitch and tone for speaking, I feel simply listening to that same tone for an extended period of time would not be as effective as viewing the animation alongside it. There is a strong connection to what Robinson is saying and his visual content. His art style is unique and pleasing to the eye, and is appropriate for whatever point he is trying to make. Robinson uses his art style to pack a seemingly large amount of information into a small amount of time. Using the zoom to recap everything he has drawn at the very end, you realize exactly just how much information he is sharing, which is one way that makes his speech memorable, which is the goal of any good speaker. Robinson is persuasive in his speech, but I feel his tone is very even. It's good for projecting his voice, but I feel it is slightly lacking in emotion and exactly "why" we should care. The humor and message portrayed through his artwork more then makes up for it, though. The visual component is where the persuasive part of Robinson's speech shines the brightest. We know "this" is his point and "this" is why we should care, making his speech both interesting to the audience and persuasive in his talking points.
ReplyDeleteThe images and animations presented during Robinson’s talk definitely help his speech. For example, I found myself drawn deeper along into his speech because of the visual aids. In other words, the animation and visuals seemed to encourage and help me follow along; as well as easily understand what he is saying. I feel he makes this possible by making strong connections between his visual and audio content. For example, at 3:00, Robinson talks about the two types of people who exist in the “Gene Pool” of Academic Ability: Academic and non- academic, smart and non-smart. While he his speaking, two strands of DNA are drawn which soon split apart into two single strands of DNA. On one strand an intelligent looking man is drawn, symbolizing the academic gene; while on the other strand two working men are drawn, symbolizing the non academic gene. When these pictures are being drawn along with Robinson's speech, as I said before, it is much easier to follow along and understand. Robinson ties these images in so well with his speech, that one may say these images actually persuade the listener/viewer to the speakers point of view. As I stated above these images seemed to draw me in and sort of engage me into what Robinson is saying; for example, through the cartoony art style and the almost comedic effect it has. I don’t know about you or the next guy, but I love cartoons and I love to laugh; so for me, this speech is very persuasive. The visuals used by Robinson may have been captivating, but they weren’t the only strong point in his speech. Another strong point in his speech seems to be in the way he speaks; for example, Robinson’s speech is delivered very clearly and coherently. In other words, he is not stumbling over his words or mumbling; rather, he speaks with confidence in his voice. Robinson not only speaks clearly and coherently, but he also changes the tone of his voice. In other words, he isn’t giving his speech in a monotone voice that would put one to sleep; his voice is fluctuating up and down which, it seems to me, keeps the audience captivated and hooked.
ReplyDelete(Caitlin Lowery) I thought this was an interesting speech due to the true content of the speech but also the illustrations that go along with it. I sometimes struggled to listen to both the speech and watch the illustrations at the same time. Although I did love the illustrations at some times because they really made a point for certain things. For example, when he was (CHECK THIS) talking about children being “manufactured the same” and being grouped by age there were illustrations of children sitting in a box for “Class of…” and a child with a barcode on his forehead. It made you think how the education system views children. I do understand that this is the point of the illustrations- to make what he was saying sink in that much more. Robinson has a distinct way he says things that make you linger on his every word, waiting for him to say more which is quite fascinating. This way of speech makes it an extremely effective way of speaking to capture an audience’s attention. He overly dramatizes his words and with such a debatable topic it draws you in. No matter what your belief on the topic is you want to listen and hear what he’s going to say next. The illustrations were definitely the most persuasive part of the video though. He may dramatize his words but the illustrations were so overly dramatized that it made you understand how strongly he felt about certain things.
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ReplyDelete(Miles George) Robinson's speech was definitely enhanced by the visual aids (illustrations). How the hand is drawing pictures with a marker really reflects how he trying to draw a picture in your mind. It helps you make associations with what he is talking about. It helped me understand what he was talking about as well as emphasizing his point strongly. Robinson throughout the speech raises his voice and quiets down. It helps stress certain points he is touching upon and their importance. It also it makes the speech more interesting. Combined with his diction he draws you listening and wanting for more. This creates a edginess and conviction that had my full attention. These methods really make his point sound and effectively communicated. Along with the illustrations it makes it seem very hard to argue against his points. The visual aids almost force you to draw his conclusion that he is presenting as well. In simpler words very persuasive. Though the illustrations seem to be a stronger component when it came to persuasion and communicating the point. His dramatization of words and word choice were very convincing but, in my opinion are were only half as griping as the illustrations. As Caitlin Lowery put " He may dramatize his words but the illustrations were so overly dramatized that it made you understand how strongly he felt about certain things."
ReplyDeleteSir Ken Robinson is the narrator of this short clip addressing the current education system in America. The clip is a series of drawings with an overhead voice narrating the story. The clip gives a brief overview of our education system being designed for an earlier era. That now college is not the perfect route for everyone. Degree’s do not guarantee jobs, they simply enhance a resume. Prior to this he discusses the public school system, and standardized testing. Everyone is a unique person with different abilities, yet were all forced to take the same test at the same time, and then compared to our peers based on our age group. An unfair system for some who is smarter at hands-on learning vrs. testing.
ReplyDeleteThe animations help paint a better picture in the listeners eyes. I found myself paying more attention to the drawings then what he was saying. Being entertained by animations distracted me from paying attention to Sir Robinson’s speech. There is a strong connection between the visual and audio content of the speech. I believe this also distracted me from his overhead voice. The animations included detailed drawings of what he was discussing, as well as words. He writes his strongest points in a talking bubble. This I believe is a method he has came up with so he doesn't have to put such strong emphasis in his voice when talking about the most important parts. The video is very persuasive, and interesting. The technique of using animations is helpful to the speaker, and reader as well.
As I was watching Sir Ken Robinson’s I was greatly intrigued with his presentation. His utilization of images and animation definitely made his presentation very different and made it more attractive as a viewer. As I was watching as the graphics began to change and be drawn, I felt I was watching a story on the screen which was very different to see which made the presentation almost come to life. The visual and the audio speech were in great rhythm. This unique design of presenting definitely made it more intriguing for audiences which made it easy to be drawn in instead of hearing someone just talking. The presentation definitely made it easy for viewers to remember because of the way it was presented. The delivery of the audio with the changing graphics were in sync which made it compelling to view where you didn’t know what was going to appear on the screen next. Robinson’s speech had great pace where it wasn’t too fast or not too slow. His delivery of speech was synced perfectly with the animations which made the “story” constantly changing with new information. I felt the visual component of the video was very persuasive. However, the way Sir Robinson delivered his message in an exaggerated way with humor made the video more enticing to the viewers. His tone didn’t change, he didn’t stutter with his words, or try to do anything different while talking which helped to make his message more serious which ultimately helped make his presentation more persuasive.
ReplyDeleteOverall, I definitely feel that the images and animation enhanced Robinson’s speech. They added an additional element to the speech besides just the audio, which I felt helped me to stay intrigued. If there had just been the audio, I can honestly say I would have probably lost interest much sooner. The images helped me to understand the points he was trying to get across better and allowed me to see exactly what he meant by every word. The only negative aspect of this visual aide, was that sometimes I found the constant writing and amount of images to be overwhelming. I do feel that there was a strong connection between the video and audio content. To physically see the words he was saying in addition to hearing them reinforced his ideas. The images he drew as he spoke coincided perfectly with one another, which made the speech more entertaining. If you were to solely listen to the speech, the images you would create in your own mind would probably be literal interpretations of what he was saying. However, the pictures he used added an element of humor which made him easier to connect with. Robinson’s speaking methods were somewhat effective but lacking in some aspects too. He seemed to use the same tone of voice throughout the entire speech and without the visual aids would have come across very boring. However, he did have a good speaking rate and adding in jokes made him more relatable. I think the visual component of the video was very persuasive. In a way, we didn’t need to think for ourselves or try to figure out what he was trying to say because the images were right in front of us.
ReplyDeleteAfter watching Sir Ken Robinson's talk on the effect of schools on creativity, I think the images did a very good job of demonstrating and explaining further what was being said, so it could be visualized. However, these images went so fast that the first time I watched it I got a headache and had to re watch it another time, making it kind of distracting at some points to pay attention to both. However, I do believe there is a strong connection between the visual and audio content of the speech, because I was able to visualize what was being said which made it more relatable than just listening and not really being able to connect real life to the talk as well. I think Robinson's speaking methods are very effective. His talk was very concise and down to the point, and make it easy to understand and made it really relatable to what is going on every day in our lives. On the other hand I think his visual component was also pretty persuasive but on its own without any audio behind it, it would be hard to make sense of what was going on. But, if you were to just listen to Robinson speak about the subject without the visual component I think it would still be pretty effective. I do believe that the audio and visual components together though do really make the talk more powerful than if he had just chosen to do one or the other.
ReplyDeleteI think there was too much. Some of the animation was helpful because it grabbed my attention, but I don’ think that every word he said had to be written or drawn out. At times, I found myself paying more attention to the animation than to what he was saying and then I would have to refocus. There is a rather strong connection between the audiovisual components. It was almost like participating in leap frog book where you are expected to follow the words of the book with the stylus or whatever it is called. I really enjoyed his speech. It was very well written to be effective and persuasive. He also had a British accent which in my opinion never hurts when I have to listen to a speech. There was a nice flow and the way he spoke and the way his speech was structured continued to recapture the audience’s attention with well-placed points, examples and humor. I did not find the visual content terribly persuasive. I think I would have been just as captivated without the animations. They served as a nice illustration especially for his examples comparing the school system to factors but could have also been achieved with images in a PowerPoint presentation during his speech. I think the drawing would have been more persuasive if I was a visual learner but I tend to be more auditory
ReplyDeleteThe visual for this speech is rather complex. I wonder how much time was actually spent drawing this out. I’m imagining this was done by hand on a white board. Anyway, I think that the visual really adds to the speech. It gives that dimension that you don’t get when one attends the original speech. It actually keeps me interested too, and gives me something to connect to the speech. Like you said in class we learn better visually, and this video gives us those visuals from which to learn from. The visual is straight from the information too, it doesn’t stray away from the topic, and if anything it actually adds more to the information the speaker is giving. Overall the video is rather persuasive, the amount of time and energy put in makes the already great speech even better.
ReplyDeleteThe speaker does a good job interacting with his audience. There are often times during the speech when the audience finds something he is saying ironic and laughs. He knows what he is saying is funny and pauses and laughs with them. This makes him more relatable to the audience. People love to be able to relate to the person who is speaking to them. At least I do.. Who wants to listen to someone who is a robot and not personable? Lastly I just want comment on his accent cause it is the elephant in the room. The accent was kind of funny to me, but it is what it is and since I am a mature young adult I was able to look past it.
While watching Robinson’s talk, I thought that the images and animations were quite helpful in conveying the message of the speech. I think that by giving the viewer something to look at and listen too, it focused their attention more on his message that he was trying to get across. I also thought that the illustrations helped by giving the viewer a visual representation of what was being said, which also reinforced the message. I also liked how the words that he was speaking were written in the picture at the same time and at the same speed, which seemed to connect the visual and audio sections of the speech quite well. They seemed to work like subtitles in a movie but better because they were incorporated into the illustrations, which allowed the viewer to see the words and animations at the same time along with hearing the speech. This combination of both the visual and auditory seemed like it would help to hold the attention of the viewer and make the presentation very interesting and memorable.
ReplyDeleteThe visual component of the speech is very persuasive because it shapes the viewer’s image that he or she has in their head of what is being said. Normally when we read a book or listen to a speech, we visualize in our heads what is going on and this image is based on how we feel about the topic. By giving the viewer the animation, the speaker or artist controls the image that we have in our heads and that image is not necessarily the one that we would come up with on our own, making their argument much more effective.
Even without the visual effects, Robinson seems to be a very effective speaker. He seems to get his message across clearly and effectively, he clarifies where necessary, and is able to keep his presentation interesting by getting the audience involved and by making it funny at times.
This short clip by Sir Ken Robinson about how school can kill creativity kept me very interested. In the beginning I thought that it was going to be very overwhelming with the animations, visuals, and his voice all at the same time but it ended up making me pay attention. I thought that it was a very creative and persuasive way to get across his idea and his opinions. Some of the drawings he created made sense, in a way that I may have been confused had I just heard him talk about it and not have a visual to back it up. For example, when he was talking about the type of drugs that we are essentially "feeding" our kids, I could see myself being very confused about what point he was trying to make if I could not see a drawing or an example to relate to. The only thing that I wish could have been different is if it were slower. At times I felt a bit rushed and that I was missing information because it was so interesting to me but I didn't really have time to soak in one idea or topic before he was flying on to the next one. I do however think that there was a strong connection between his words and the visuals that he used. The whole clip was very persuasive I thought and quite frankly left me wanting more. As I said before, I think the only thing I would have liked differently is if it could have been a little bit slower. I think this would have allowed me to get the maximum amount out of it.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, the images and animation definitely helped deliver the message of the speech. Overall, I felt that I was more intrigued and captivated with the presentation because I am a visual person and was able to connect better to the speaker and what he was saying by being able to visualize it at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI feel that Sir Ken Robinson held a strong connection between the visual and audio content of the speech. I noticed that when he was discussing one of his key ideas, he tended to build the visualization and spend more time on it, than when he was transitioning to the next topic in his discussion. I also noticed in key moments that he would also right words in the visualization to even further reinforce his message. For me, this made it easier to understand the flow of the presentation and connect the ideas together in order to become better informed on the main topic under consideration: how current education systems and beliefs are killing creativity.
Overall Robinson’s speaking methods enhanced his presentation. I feel that he did have voice fluctuation so that I did not lose my attention span. Also, I feel that he added the right amount of humor to the lecture to make it personable and lighten up his delivery style. In addition, he moved from point to point at a smooth pace, not dragging out a topic for too long. However, I do feel that at some points he was moving too quick and I felt myself having to try to keep up with what he was saying in order to continue to understand his presentation.
Ultimately I feel that the visual is what made the presentation the most persuasive. Having all of the graphics and word reinforcements allowed me to really grasp what Robinson was saying. In addition, the visuals were what kept my constant attention throughout the entire lecture. Otherwise, I feel like I would have tuned into and out of his speech and not have been able to grasp all of the key points in Robinson’s message.
I think the images and animation helped as well as detracted from the speech. For me, the words that he was writing out helped me understand and follow as he spoke. However at the same time they tended to detract me from what he was saying. He spoke so fast and sometimes I became captivated by the pictures that I got lost in the lecture. At times it seemed like the animations were flying by and I could not catch what he was saying. I found myself getting overwhelmed and confused by this because the information was so interesting that I wanted to get as much as possible out of it, but there were definitely times I missed a point or two.
ReplyDeleteYes, there was a strong connection between the visual and audio content during the speech. I think together they were able to get the point the speaker was trying to make. Like Albert Einstein said, if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live is whole life believing it is stupid. Our education system is corrupted and so backwards that I almost feel like it hurts more than it helps. Both the visual and audio components work hand in hand to persuade the audience.
I think Robsinson’s speaking methods were definitely effective. Without them, the pictures alone would not have got his point across. He had a different, almost innovative way of picturing the world. It was refreshing to have my eyes opened to a different way of thinking and viewing of the world.
The visual component helped put the emphasis on his points. Even if you did not agree with the points he was making, if you would just look at the pictures that followed his words it would persuade you into agreeing with him. It was almost like the pictures were strategically planned to form right after he was finished speaking about a point to capitalize it; almost like the cherry on top.
Sir Ken Robinson's speech about how school kills creativity incorporated the use of animation in collaboration with the verbal speech. I thought that his speech was very interesting and I would agree with him on most points. From a listener prospective, I enjoyed the use of the animations and thought they were really neat, however, I did find myself starting to get more distracted from the animations and would stop paying attention to what was being said. I think it was somewhat difficult to be able to focus on both the drawings and the words because it makes the audience focus on two things at once and incorporate two ways of learning, auditory and visual, simultaneously. However, the visual aspects of this presentation were helpful because they reinforced what the speaker was saying. I think the pace of the animations with the pace of the speech could have been a little more in synch in order to make following along easier for the audience. I think the speaker, Ken Robinson, had a very good tone, engaged the audience, and delivered a strong speech while defending his points. The visual aids helped reinforce what he was saying and were also very helpful because the audience was engaged in the words being spoken while also being able to see firsthand what the speaker actually is talking about. I enjoyed this presentation because the topic was very interesting and the animations were creative. However, I could see how some people would not like this type of presentation. If an individual is more of an auditory learning, the animations may have been distracting and not helpful. If an individual is more of a visual learner, the animations may have been enjoyable and helpful. I think the visual component is very persuasive because it depicts and exemplifies exactly what the speaker is saying.
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ReplyDeleteThe visual from the video is quite helpful in capturing the words better and longer. If I was asked to listen to the video and not the visual for more than 10 minutes, I would find it to be very uninteresting and only memorable to a certain extent, possibly only the first couple of minutes (or less) of what Robinson was saying. However, the visual made me remember more of the content and I can pick out the key words easier. His speech demonstrate strongly through the animations and it help me picture it more clearly. I find that Robinson’s speaking method is a bit too monotone and rapid. This can easily lose the audience in getting his point across. They will not remember most of the details he gave. Without the visual, it would be hard to capture everything Robinson said. However, I think less words should be made in the animation since that could be a big distraction. It made the visual seems a bit too cluttered. Viewers might lose their focus on other important things while following all the words. For some people, visual can be very helpful especially with a less entertaining topic like this one. In contrast, some people might find visual not very helpful. Certain people prefer to focus only on one thing at a time. They may find that concentrating on visuals will take away their attention on the listening part.
ReplyDeleteIn some ways I thought the animations were helpful because they kept my attention and kept me engaged throughout the speech. The animations also added a humorous tone to the speech that I think would have been lost if it was just the speaker's voice alone. They also detracted slightly because I found myself spending more time focusing on what was being drawn than what was being said.
ReplyDeleteI think there was definitely a strong connection between the words and what was being said. There was never a point where I didn't understand why a picture was there or what it was supposed to mean. The pictures flowed very well with the speech overall and really reinforced what the speaker wanted to get across in his own perspective. Robinson's audible speaking methods didn't exactly stand out to me, I think I would have been very bored if it had just been him speaking. I do think his use of animation in conjunction with his speech was brilliant because it was much more captivating than him standing at a podium talking at you would have been. The visual component was very persuasive because it gave real meaning to what was being said. Without the visual aid of the animations it would have been harder to focus on what was being said as the speech progressed and try to come up with the visual wanted by Robinson at the same time. The visual component allows Robinson to show what his words mean to him and gets his point across easily.
After watching this TED talk, I was left with a lot of different things to think about. I personally thought that the images and animation helped with the flow of the speech. With the type of language he used and the high level meaning of his speech, the images help me keep on track. The flow with the added animation also helped. There was a strong connection between the visual and audio content of the speech. The cartoons of the characters in the images were portraying the meaning behind his words. It made visualizing what he was saying a lot easier. Robinson’s speaking methods was perfect. He had cadence in his speech and did not leave me, as the viewer, bored out of my mind. Instead, I was interested in what he had to say next. Personally, this type of presentation is easier for me to follow, compared to a speech that is being presented without visuals. I thought the visual component of the video was very persuasive. The facial expressions were right on point with what the speaker was portraying in his speech. Some of the topics, such as The ADHD Epidemic were illustrated really well with the visuals. He was able to make the children look as if they were zombies. Overall, I thought Sir Ken Robinson did a very nice job with his TED Talk and the added visuals to go with it.
ReplyDeleteSir Ken Robinson creates a video expressing his thoughts on the education system of America. During the video, he is talking in the background while an animation is being drawn out. These pictures and animation really helped me focus and grabbed my attention even more. In addition, they added more than just a picture but each one had a message, which was very helpful. It is so hard to listen throughout a whole audio clip, so all the animations made it so much easier and was extremely beneficial. I thought that the visuals really brought the speech together as a whole. While Robinson is talking, the visuals are summarizing his thoughts. These pictures were very elaborate, so everything that Robinson covered was somehow influenced in the pictures. Personally, I think his voice was monotoned and made me lose my focus. He was just very boring when he spoke that I kept dazing off. He was also constantly talking, so I felt like I missed out on a lot. He definitely wanted to make sure we learned a lot in the video, but it was too much information for only a ten minute video. If it was not for the important words in the bubble and the animation I would have definitely had to watch it five more times before retaining any information. The visual component of the video caught my attention the whole entire time and was very persuasive. The visual component helped the readers illustrate an idea of Robinson’s thoughts instead of having to visualize it for themselves.
ReplyDeleteI thought the images and animation helped me pay more attention during Sir Ken Robinson’s speech. I usually get bored during speeches, but having something to look at and follow throughout really grasped my attention. However saying that, at some points the animations distracted me from the speech because I was more focused on the drawing then what Sir Ken Robinson was actually talking about. I believe that there was a strong connection between the visual and the audio content of the speech. The animations followed right along with what he was saying. At some points the visual wrote out what the audio was saying. The strong connection between the visual and audio allowed me to better understand what he was saying. I feel at some points if there was no visual I would have been confused as to what point he was trying to get across. I believe that Robinson’s speaking methods were very effective. His tone of his voice and rate of his speaking were appropriate for the speech. I felt like his voice throughout was even and never really went up or down in volume. At some points I felt like he sped up in is pace of his speech. At these points it was a little difficult to read the visuals and also listen to what he was saying. I feel like the visual component of the video was very persuasive. Like I said, it added an extra level of understanding to his speech. It helped me understand concepts that other wise I might not have grasped. The visuals added importance to certain topics and made his points more persuasive to the watcher.
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