Q Choose two of the five videos listed below, and listen carefully for-- • What do the videos have in common? In what ways do they differ? What drew your attention or what did you find valuable? • Why do you know what you know? Why do you feel confident with what you have learned while watching these videos? Share the examples or information which best support the speakers' viewpoints. • How will you use the information in these two videos to adjust, improve, and/or change your approach to listening and your listening skills? Lewis. (2017, December 15). Listening is radical [Video]. YouTube.https://youtu.be/pfppBsJDrpA (Links to an external site.) https://youtu.be/pEKPuiyPN10 (Links to an external site.) The Revolutionary Art of Listening Stephanie Spellers Polaneczky. (2016, February 10). The power of deliberate listening [Video]. YouTube.https://youtu.be/A343tlP5iU (Links to an external site.) TED. (2011, July 27). 5 ways to listen better | Julian Treasure [Video]. YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSohjlYQI2A (Links to an external site.) TEDx Talks. (2015, January 7). The power of listening | William Ury | TEDxSanDiego [Video]. YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saXfavo1OQo (Links to an external site.) Now, once, you've watched at least 2 of the videos and taken good notes on the 3 prompts above, then choose one of the prompts and develop it into a substantial written post. Again, choose 1 of these 3 prompts (and use 2 of the videos as a basis for your post): • What do the videos have in common? In what ways do they differ? What drew your attention or what did you find valuable? • Why do you know what you know? Why do you feel confident with what you have learned while watching these videos? Share the examples or information which best support the speakers' viewpoints. • How will you use the information in these two videos to adjust, improve, and/or change your approach to listening and your listening skills? Spend "quality time" thinking about your experience with the videos you chose then develop 1 paragraph of at least 10 - 12 sentences exploring your reactions and perspective. Ultimately, you might ask yourself, has this experience moved me toward my own philosophy of listening? If so, incorporate that into your writing. FYI: It certainly is appropriate to refer back to the information in the videos, but MLA or APA referencing is not necessary. This is informal writing. You are contemplating what it is you are learning, why the material is substantial, and how it is impacting you now and possibly into your future. Once you've completed your response, review and comment on as many of your classmates' writings as possible. You'll want to communicate with at least 3. (Remember, you're not just posting a sentence or two.) Do your best to develop your writing so that you're moving the conversation forward. Engage your classmates in a conversation about how they want to improve their listening skills. Refer to the Discussion/Response Assignments portion of the syllabus for examples of postings that demonstrate higher level thinking. (You'll also want to review the Discussion/Response Rubric in the syllabus to see how your work will be evaluated.)