Virtual Speech: Removing Filler Words

This MR simulation offers practice in public speaking, providing specific feedback on eliminating filler words.

Grades: Grades 6-12
Variant: Guided
Standards: CC ELA: Speaking & Listening
Plays on: VR

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to identify common filler words used in their own speech during a simulated public speaking exercise.
Students will be able to demonstrate a reduction in filler word usage across multiple practice speeches within the simulation.
Students will be able to analyze the specific feedback provided by the simulation to refine their public speaking delivery and minimize filler words.

Suggested activities

Virtual Speech: Removing Filler Words Quiz

Pre-assessment

OpenVirtual Speech: Removing Filler Words Quiz (opens in a new tab)

Virtual Speech: Removing Filler Words Discussion

Post-assessment

OpenVirtual Speech: Removing Filler Words Discussion (opens in a new tab)

Track learner progress

Run this simulation with a class and watch it happen: who started, who finished, and how long each learner took. Drill into a run to see what they actually did.

Group sessions

SimGenie acts as a built-in lab assistant. A learner who gets stuck can ask for a hint by voice, and it adapts its guidance to what they are doing in the scene.

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