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James Garza Chicana/Chicano Studies 111A Oral Communication (equivalent to COM103 and AFRAS 140). Specific Innovation: Digital video-recording of presentations. Previous Undesired Condition. Lack of critical comments regarding peers’ in-class presentations. Leading To.
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James GarzaChicana/Chicano Studies 111AOral Communication (equivalent to COM103 and AFRAS 140) Specific Innovation: Digital video-recording of presentations
Previous Undesired Condition Lack of critical comments regarding peers’ in-class presentations
Leading To False belief that presentations were flawless and worthy of higher scores
Causes for Undesired Condition • Inexperience in critical evaluation • Limited time to formulate critique • Lack of confidence in expressing honesty • Fear of losing newly acquired friendships • Fear of looking like “the mean one” • Fear of receiving “revenge” comments
Digital Video Recording • Allows uploading of files to a server • Allows repeated playback for review • Allows individual or group access
Written Response to Video-recorded Presentation • Provides time and space distance from in-class events • Facilitates less stressful review of presentation delivery • Prompts quantitative and qualitative analysis of performance • Allows recognition and acknowledgement that there is room for improvement
Additional Changes • Short “reflective” discussion board postings about presentation experience • Rubric for presentations • Rubric for short written assignments • Rubric for in-class duties/activities
My Role • Provide examples whenever possible • Model critical commentary in class • Elicit written responses with clear prompts • Coordinate with course developer • Ensure recording / uploading of video files
Expected Outcomes • Literal “second looks” at performance • Awareness of weak points in delivery • Evaluation according to rubrics • Transfer from written to spoken comments • Confidence in expressing criticism • Tools to develop effective presentations