Speech Craft
Joshua Gunn
Second Edition | ©2021
Communication
Make Speech Practice Finally Happen
The top challenge in public speaking courses is getting students to practice. That’s why GoReact Advanced, a more powerful version of GoReact, is now fully integrated and available in Achieve, just in time for fall!
Students have the space to record practice speeches and receive personalized feedback on pacing, filler words, engagement, and more—building confidence every step of the way.
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Achieve Courseware
An all-in-one platform designed to improve learning outcomes, spark curiosity, and inspire deeper learning.
Assessments that Build Mastery
From public speaking to interpersonal communication, mastery takes practice and feedback. Achieve’s formative and summative assessments guide students through key concepts at their own pace.
- LearningCurve adaptive quizzing guides students concept mastery with personalized question sets and targeted feedback, directly tied to relevant readings for deeper understanding.
- Chapter quizzes not only reinforce learning, but also provide a clear way to evaluate student understanding.
Respondus® LockDown Browser integration: Achieve now includes Respondus® LockDown Browser, offering the exam security you need and assessments you can trust.
Personalized Learning Support
Students thrive when they understand their own communication styles and build self-awareness and confidence.
- Goal-setting and Reflection Surveys give students the tools to take ownership of their learning, help them set clear goals, track progress, and stay motivated.
- Self-assessments, such as the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA), provide actionable insights to help each student recognize their communication strengths, and identify areas for growth.
Interactive Multimedia Content
Achieve’s engaging videos and video activities demonstrate real-world communication scenarios, helping students see key concepts in action. Assignable assessments ensure they’re not just watching, but actively engaging and applying their knowledge. Achieve’s library of authentic student speeches is regularly refreshed.
GoReact Advanced
Available in Achieve, GoReact Advanced builds on the original GoReact experience with smarter, AI-powered tools that help students practice more effectively.
Students can record speeches and receive instant feedback on delivery—like filler words, pacing, pauses, and more—plus instructor-selected metrics such as clarity and engagement.
Time-stamped, searchable transcripts make it easy to review and respond, helping instructors guide growth efficiently and meaningfully.
Custom Content
Create materials specifically designed for your communication courses, reflecting your teaching style and course objectives.
Create Your Own Materials
Create custom course materials that fit your course, teaching style, and students’ needs. Whether you need custom editable e-books, interactive assignments, multimedia content, or assessments, a team of experts is with you from start to finish. You'll have personalized guidance to ensure your materials are engaging, effective, and seamlessly integrated into your course.
Customize Your Course Content
Don’t have time to create resources from scratch? Mix and match prebuilt resources—images, videos, and interactive elements—or integrate your own materials to create fully customized course content that aligns perfectly with your teaching needs.
Ensure Your Content Stays Relevant
The world of communication is constantly evolving—your course should evolve with it. Easily update materials with current events, emerging trends, and the latest research, keeping lessons relevant, engaging, and real-world applicable.
Support Every Step of the Way
Not sure where to start? The Macmillan Learning team works with you to bring your vision to life, whether it’s adapting a textbook, developing custom assessments, or integrating multimedia content. Whatever your course needs, customization puts you in control.
Instructor Resources
Enhance your teaching and streamline your workflow with tailored resources, insightful analytics, and dedicated expert support.
Ready-to-Use Teaching Resources
Achieve gives you instant access to prebuilt and customizable test banks, lecture slides, assessments, and classroom activities designed to support your communication course. Whether you’re teaching public speaking, interpersonal communication, or media literacy, you’ll have the tools you need—right when you need them. Create or log in to your Achieve instructor account to access these resources!
Powerful Classroom Analytics
Understanding student progress is key to guiding their success. Achieve’s gradebook and reporting tools give real-time insights into student performance, helping you adjust your teaching strategies as needed. With iClicker, you can engage students in real-time, gauge comprehension, and keep discussions interactive.
Dedicated Instructor Support, Always
Macmillan Learning’s team is here to help with tailored resources, training, demos, and best practices to meet your teaching goals. Need support? Schedule a demo or training anytime.
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NEW Achieve Feature: GoReact Advanced
The top challenge in public speaking courses is getting students to practice. GoReact Advanced, now fully integrated into Achieve, gives students space to record practice speeches and receive personalized feedback on pacing, filler words, engagement, and more–building confidence every step of the way.
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