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:
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.
“I was surprised by how well the software was able to analyse me and give very detailed feedback (that was also correct in terms of my subject theoretically)” – PhD student, School of Science
Watch real user testimonies on using the studio (left- students, right- instructors):
“Trying it out and the actual content of the feedback, even the suggestions, [I] was blown away actually” – Postdoctoral associate, Sloan
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, 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 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:
