Increasing Collaborative Learning in an Online Oral Communication Class

August 31, 2010 - 3:16pm | by rtbrown
Presenter(s)
Connie Tice (College of Central Florida, US)
Session Information
November 3, 2010 - 1:00pm
Areas of Special Interest: 
Online Learning and Community Colleges
Major Emphasis of Presentation: 
Practical Application
Institutional Level: 
Program/Degree
Session Type: 
Great Idea
Location: 
Grand Sierra C
Session Duration: 
15
Concurrent Session: 
1
Virtual Session
Abstract

This presentation will explore the use of YouTube in an online oral communication class to increase collaborative learning between students. The focus will include how students are then given the opportunity to review and critique other student's work as well as to respond to critiques of this own work.

Extended Abstract

The purpose of this presentation is to explore the use of YouTube in oral communication classes. The focus will be on the role of the student enrolled in an oral communication class and the role of the faculty member teaching the course. The specifics of how to use YouTube as a teaching technique to increase collaborative learning will be reviewed using an Effective Speaking class being taught at the College of Central Florida by Professor Connie J. Tice as an example. The goals of the presentation are to provide oral communication instructors will practical skills necessary to increase collaborative learning in their online oral communication courses. Course participants will be provided with student examples and specific instructions on how to set up a collaborative learning environment using YouTube.

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