Beida L10 Panel Discussion.ppt

Panel Discussion The Moderator must: Cut off a panelist who speaks too long Encourage quiet panelists to participate Evaluate questions and guide QA Panel Discussion Moderator: Watch the clock! Don’t let any panelist hog the conversation. Make sure the panel stays on task and finishes in the appropriate amount of time. Panel Discussion The Panelists Panel Discussion Panelists must: Be an “expert” on their portion of the topic Be prepared to involve themselves in the discussion (ask questions, raise arguments, and so on) Panel Discussion Panelists must: Not use PowerPoint Not use prepared speeches Use researched data Treat it as an informal discussion Panel Discussion General Guidelines Panel Discussion General guidelines No ‘Dead Air’ - Moderator should have questions or pick on panalists to move the discussion forward Panalists should be willing to ‘jump in’ with questions and opinions Panel Discussion The Setup Panel Discussion The Setup Use chairs only, no desks or tables If a formal panel (such as at a conference), you would put some low tables between the chairs with pitchers of water and glasses. Panel Discussion The Setup IMPORTANT: Strongest speakers should sit at either end of the row, with quieter panelists in the middle. Moderator sits in the middle Panel Discussion Panel Discussion Handouts 10 Rules for Moderators 10 Rules for Panelists Panel Discussion YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK: GROUP WORK: Hold a 10-minute panel discussion 6 minutes for discussion 3 minutes for QA 1 minute for conclusion statement – given by moderator Guidelines on 189 of the textbook Use Panel Discussion Handouts Panel Discussion TO DO NOW IN CLASS: Select a panel moderator (not necessarily the group leader!) Spend a few minutes with your group selecting a topic for your panel discussion next week Select a topic about which everyone has an opinion Make sure it is a topic on which not everyone agrees! We are looking for lively discussion! (BUT NO POLITICS OR RELIGION!!!!!!