Title :
Improving student skills in multimedia presentations
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, PA, USA
Abstract :
A multimedia cart including a laptop computer, LCD projector, and document camera are being utilized to improve student communication skills in engineering technology (ET) courses at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ). This mobile unit conserves funding while providing an instructional technology resource for use in a variety of settings. Providing students experience using computer presentation equipment during their academic studies is intended to improve student preparation for industry. Multiple oral presentation experiences utilizing instructional technology, along with feedback, self-assessment and revision opportunities are intended to improve student presentation skills and confidence.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; engineering education; laptop computers; multimedia systems; technical presentation; LCD projector; University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; computer presentation equipment; document camera; engineering technology; feedback; instructional technology; instructional technology resource; laptop computer; mobile unit; multimedia; oral presentation experiences; revision opportunities; self-assessment; student communication skills improvement; student preparation; student presentation skills; Bridges; Cameras; Communication industry; Communications technology; Computer industry; Educational programs; Educational technology; Feedback; Mobile communication; Portable computers;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education, 2002. FIE 2002. 32nd Annual
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7444-4
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2002.1158134
