If you want to boost your public speaking skills, use the NEW Communication Studio at the WCC.
This studio is designed to improve your public speaking skills by offering you an opportunity to:
- Practice your oral presentation in front of two simulated audiences that react based on how well you present.
- Receive instant personalized feedback on 9 elements of presentation delivery: pitch, pace, volume variability, verbal distractors, pace, eye contact, volume, engagement, and short, long pauses.
- Watch video replay of your presentation side by side with real-time indicators of your performance.
- Learn from 23 engaging video lessons on how to enhance different aspects of your delivery skills.
Check out this demo video
How to start using this studio
To start using this studio, schedule an orientation with WCC Graduate Community Fellows, Talia Zheng at taliaz@mit.edu or Aditi Ramakrishnan at aditi99@mit.edu, who will guide you through the Public Speaking software. These orientations will take about 15-20 minutes, and will help you familiarize with the studio equipment and learn about the best modes for your project.
Register for a WCOnline account if you are a first-time user of WCC consultations and choose the schedule “Oral Communication Studio.” If the times of the open orientations do not work for you, contact Talia Zheng at taliaz@mit.edu or Aditi Ramakrishnan at aditi99@mit.edu to schedule at the time that is convenient for you.
How to schedule practice sessions
To schedule your self-guided practice sessions, go to the WCC schedule and set up an appointment. The studio is open on Mondays through Fridays, 9-5pm, and is located at the Writing and Communication Center, 50 Ames Street, room 233H (the second floor). You will receive an automatic confirmation about your appointment and a reminder, which will include the code to access the studio. When you come to the WCC, go to the studio (E18-233H) and use the code to unlock the door.
Additional resources for navigating the studio
Explore the guide on how to use the studio
Watch the instructional video below, on how to use this studio:
The funding support for this program comes from:
