This report details the design and evaluation of using the Active Video Watching (AVW-Space) system in order to improve students’ presentation skills.
AVW-Space is a controlled video-watching environment designed for self-study that
resembles informal learning with popular social environments, such as YouTube.
An instructor manual has also been prepared to help educators with their use of AVW-Space software.
Resource download:
Using Active Video Watching to Teach Presentation Skills (PDF, 2Mb)
Active video watching space (AVW-Space) – Instructor manual (PDF, 3Mb)
Background:
A one-year project, completed in 2017, that investigated supporting mechanisms for active video watching in order to improve students’ presentation skills. A collaboration of University of Canterbury, University of Leeds and The University of Adelaide.
Report prepared by Antonija Mitrovic and Moffat Mathews.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)