
By Deborah Eaton, coordinator of educational technology, School of Education, NCCU
Courses: Computer Utilization for Research and Clinical Applications
The purpose of this assignment was to engage students in the development and production of media suitable for professional presentation. The projects required the use of computer based technology and were based upon or supplement research, issues, or provide resources for communication disorders. Students had a choice of technology they could use. This example highlights one group of students who chose to create short videos.
Yes, the intended outcomes/goals were met and there were no real unexpected outcomes. I was pleased with the student projects developed as a result of the assignment and the work completed by my students.
Students should be monitored closely in the project development stage. I would do a better job by scheduling periodic appointments for students to share their progress.
Below are examples of the videos from students in my class
The Anatomy of the Outer Ear
How to Perform a Hearing Screening
Both students were proud of their final projects. They found the process to be challenging, due mostly to time demands and traveling unrelated to the course. They saw it as a very rewarding experience. They plan to use the videos they created professionally and plan to develop additional videos in the future.