Instead, we can look at real communication research, applications, and examples across the world. These virtual meetings have enabled us to experience innovative ways of sharing information. Also, posting my syllabi to the web has enabled students to find course information and resources anywhere, anytime. Furthermore, as multimedia presentations become the norm in classrooms and boardrooms, students must become adept at creating, using, and receiving them. Our public speaking courses demand aptitude in the use of presentation technology, enabling students to get a leg up on their competition in the job market.
Students definitely leave our classes more skilled and comfortable with presentation technology.
Dr. Fritz Horn is a professor of English and Faculty Development Officer at Westminster. With our technology, I encourage and manage communication with my students. In addition, web pages allow course schedules to grow with added text or Internet links or graphics. I can easily add to paper descriptions and provide links to informative sites when students make me aware of their needs. I call this a dynamic schedule or syllabus.