Title: Creation of an online public speaking class using web-conferencing

Authors: Cara L. Cotellese; Mary Ellen Bornak; Georglyn Davidson

Addresses: 207A Rickenbach Learning Center, 15200 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530, USA ' Learning Resources, Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA 18940, USA ' Online Learning, Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA 18940, USA

Abstract: The increase in demand for online degree programs has prompted the redevelopment of traditional face-to-face classes for online. This paper reviews the use of web conferencing to teach a 100% online public speaking class. It reviews the current state of public speaking as a required course in two and four-year degree programs, explains the design, victories, challenges and experiences of the integration of web conferencing into this course, and discusses adapting this traditional face-to-face course to 100% online.

Keywords: online public speaking; web conferencing; face-to-face classes; online learning; e-learning; electronic learning; curriculum redevelopment; curriculum design; online degree programmes; higher education.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSMILE.2015.070772

International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments, 2015 Vol.3 No.2, pp.117 - 125

Received: 02 Aug 2014
Accepted: 17 Jan 2015
Published online: 24 Jul 2015 *

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