Improving Student Presentation Skills Using Asynchronous Video-Based Projects

2021 ◽  
pp. 105256292097880
Author(s):  
Aidin Namin ◽  
Seth C. Ketron ◽  
Velitchka D. Kaltcheva ◽  
Robert D. Winsor
Keyword(s):  
Business Education ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Supporting Material ◽  
Video Creation ◽  
Individual Presentation ◽  
Class Presentation ◽  
Video Presentations

Given the central role that excellent presentation skills plays in management, methods for better developing these skills represent an important area of focus in business education. Rapidly evolving distributed (distance) technologies have compelled businesses to reimagine practices in most areas, and presentations are no exception. In the present study, we examine the potential advantages of video presentations—not from the perspective of the audience, but rather from the perspective of the student as immersed in the process of developing individual presentation skills. We crafted a course project where students collaborate to create a video presentation, replacing a more traditional in-class presentation. To test the effectiveness of this new approach, we conducted a study in which measures from multiple course sections using either the new video creation approach or the traditional presentation approach were compared. For the former, we found a significant improvement in students’ presentation skills on five dimensions (central message, supporting material, language, organization, and delivery) as evaluated with the authoritative Oral Communication VALUE Rubric developed by the Association of American Colleges and Universities. We describe the project and the study, and end the article with lessons learned and recommendations for expanding the project’s applications to other courses.

scholarly journals New Approach Methods to Evaluate Health Risks of Air Pollutants: Critical Design Considerations for In Vitro Exposure Testing

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 2124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Zavala ◽  
Anastasia N. Freedman ◽  
John T. Szilagyi ◽  
Ilona Jaspers ◽  
John F. Wambaugh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
New Approach ◽  
In Vitro Exposure

Air pollution consists of highly variable and complex mixtures recognized as major contributors to morbidity and mortality worldwide. The vast number of chemicals, coupled with limitations surrounding epidemiological and animal studies, has necessitated the development of new approach methods (NAMs) to evaluate air pollution toxicity. These alternative approaches include in vitro (cell-based) models, wherein toxicity of test atmospheres can be evaluated with increased efficiency compared to in vivo studies. In vitro exposure systems have recently been developed with the goal of evaluating air pollutant-induced toxicity; though the specific design parameters implemented in these NAMs-based studies remain in flux. This review aims to outline important design parameters to consider when using in vitro methods to evaluate air pollutant toxicity, with the goal of providing increased accuracy, reproducibility, and effectiveness when incorporating in vitro data into human health evaluations. This review is unique in that experimental considerations and lessons learned are provided, as gathered from first-hand experience developing and testing in vitro models coupled to exposure systems. Reviewed design aspects include cell models, cell exposure conditions, exposure chambers, and toxicity endpoints. Strategies are also discussed to incorporate in vitro findings into the context of in vivo toxicity and overall risk assessment.

Writing and Other Communication Standards in Undergraduate Business Education: A Study of Current Program Requirements, Practices, and Trends

1999 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda Knight
Keyword(s):  
Web Sites ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
Current Program ◽  
Lower Division ◽  
E Mail

A survey of 52 top-ranked undergraduate business schools suggests that profi ciency in written and oral communication is considered an important requirement for an undergraduate business degree. This conclusion derives from a study of offi cial Web sites, with follow-up verification by e-mail. All schools have writing and other communication ( primarily oral) standnrds in place; 50 have lower-division writing requirements, and 17 schools have other lower-division communication requirements ( primarily oral). A total of 36 schools have upper-division writing requirements, and 25 of those schools offer business communication courses through the business schools, and not through liberal arts divisions.

Reengineering a Large Technology-Based Organization

1994 ◽  
Vol 38 (12) ◽  
pp. 779-783
Author(s):  
Heidi Ann Hahn ◽  
Richard P. Bastian ◽  
Pamela R. French
Keyword(s):  
National Laboratory ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Senior Executives ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Los Alamos National Laboratory ◽  
Management Group ◽  
Management Hierarchy ◽  
Technical Organizations

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a large science- and technology-based organization that has recently undertaken a major reengineering effort in an attempt to maintain its competitiveness in a rapidly changing world. Although the initial thrust was toward altering processes, management systems, and culture, it was decided that a major reorganization was needed as well. Along with the reorganization came a flattening of the management hierarchy and an almost complete change in the composition of the senior management group. This restructuring has had profound effects on the organization, requiring a new approach to management by the senior executives, and, at least initially, has swamped process and systems changes that will ultimately determine the success or failure of the effort. This paper documents the journey – how the structure and behaviors of the senior management group had to change to work in the new environment, trickle-down effects of reorganization, levels of decision-making, integrating processes and systems, and communicating with employees – and identifies some lessons learned that might be useful to other large technical organizations contemplating such changes.

scholarly journals Small Ruminant Breeding Plans for Smallholder Systems

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Iniguez
Keyword(s):  
Production Systems ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Production Environments ◽  
Market Opportunities ◽  
Smallholder Producers ◽  
Smallholder Systems

The transfer of animal genetic improvement strategies in the environments of resource-poor smallholder producers in developing countries has not been successful. Therefore, the access by farmers to sources of animals with high genetic potential is difficult or just not possible. As producers improve or intensify their systems to capture market opportunities, this access need is accentuated. This paper reviews identified constraints to the transfer of breeding plans, the need for a new approach, and the lessons learned in applying a better-targeted approach. The issues and thoughts were derived from the experience of a working group involving the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas; Austrian University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences; Argentinean National Institute of Agriculture Technology; Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa Goats and Sheep); and National Research Institute for Forestry, Agriculture and Animal Production-Mexico. The transfer of breeding strategies in smallholder systems is not a straightforward task. Contrasting a successful application in commercial livestock production environments, the achievement of the primary objectives in smallholder systems requires a holistic approach beyond pure technical matters. Of all identified aspects with direct incidence in the implementation of breeding plans, the lack of specific national policies coupled with long-term funding to support the improvement of smallholder production systems, and the lack of involvement and participation of the communities emerge as issues that gravitate more to achieve sustainability and meet the objectives of a given breeding plan.

Flexible approach to apprenticeship education

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-31
Author(s):  
Tharindu R. Liyanagunawardena ◽  
Nicholas Moore
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Senior Leadership ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Compliance Requirements ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Apprenticeship Education ◽  
Delivery Approach

Purpose Apprenticeship education in England has undergone dramatic change following the “Richard Review” (Richard, 2012), trailblazer apprenticeship standards development and the introduction of the apprenticeship levy. University College of Estate Management’s (UCEM) new Level 3 Surveying Technician Apprenticeship programme was developed using a novel approach of flipped-blended learning, with assessment by e-portfolio and computer-marked assessments. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the challenges faced by UCEM as it moved into Level 3 provision with a new delivery approach and explains the lessons learned. Design/methodology/approach A wide range of programme stakeholders – including UCEM’s senior leadership team, apprentice-management team, academic delivery team, surveying apprenticeship trailblazer group and learning designers – were interviewed to gather data for the study. Findings A considerable volume of work was needed to implement the envisioned flipped-blended approach in the first phase of delivery. This was due to time constraints, unforeseen challenges of the new approach and compliance requirements. In addition, difficulties around communicating learning expectations with the apprentices regarding the flipped-blended model added an extra level of pressure in the delivery phase. Originality/value UCEM has undergone several internal reorganisations to adapt to the uncertain political and educational landscape surrounding apprenticeship education. UCEM was the first provider of the new standard-based surveying apprenticeship and has the largest number of apprenticeship students on its programmes. The journey UCEM has taken and the problems it has overcome will be valuable to individuals and institutions looking to enter this market segment.

Improving Maritime English Oral Communication Skills in an Online Environment

2021 ◽  
pp. 272-292
Author(s):  
Aydin Şihmantepe ◽  
Murat Selçuk Solmaz ◽  
Cihat Aşan
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Maritime Education ◽  
Minimum Requirements ◽  
Maritime English ◽  
Maritime Education And Training

Online education has been an option until the first half of the year 2020. After the outbreak of COVID-19, online learning has gradually become a must for education. In this period, institutions have had to transform and adopt not only their teaching approach and content, but also their technology. Maritime education and training inevitably has followed the same pattern. As English is the operational language of the sea, teaching maritime English has had its share from this transformation. This study focuses on improving maritime students' job-related communication skills in an online environment with online role-playing. The study firstly reviews general requirements and setbacks involved in online teaching and language requirements at sea. The focus of the study is on online oral communication role-playing to perform ship-based external communication. The study concludes by pinpointing minimum requirements for conducting such training, lessons learned from the sessions, as well as knowledge and experience achieved by the students.

From Basic Engineering to Ramp-Up: The New Successful Execution Approach for Commissioning in Brazil

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulino Bruno Santos ◽  
Teixeira Gilberto Junior ◽  
Leonardo De Souza Nogueira ◽  
Vilain Leonardo João ◽  
Simas G Milton Torres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Technical Knowledge ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Gas Compression ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Successful Execution ◽  
Surface Production ◽  
Made In

Abstract In the last three years, COMPANY has started the production of eight Surface Production Systems (Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading Units) in the Búzios and Lula fields of the Brazilian pre-salt that have generated technical knowledge, organizational learning and many opportunities to explore in upcoming projects. The lessons learned as well as the organizational knowledge acquired in this period, resulted in a new approach for the commissioning process to apply in COMPANY's coming FPSO projects. During this period, COMPANY identified improvement opportunities and stablished structuring programs focused on adding value to these new assets. The main opportunity identified was to reduce the period required for ramping-up the oil production, considering aggressive target dates for start-up, with high up time on the gas compression systems with minimum flaring. In this manuscript, will be described some of the important actions and changes made in commissioning process that allowed COMPANY to achieve better efficiency and safety in ramp up of new FPSOs in Brazilian pre salt fields.

scholarly journals Domain-Independent Cost-Optimal Planning in ASP

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 1124-1142 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAVID SPIES ◽  
JIA-HUAI YOU ◽  
RYAN HAYWARD
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Global Optimality ◽  
Optimal Planning ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Weak Constraints ◽  
Domain Independent

AbstractWe investigate the problem of cost-optimal planning in ASP. Current ASP planners can be trivially extended to a cost-optimal one by adding weak constraints, but only for a given makespan (number of steps). It is desirable to have a planner that guarantees global optimality. In this paper, we present two approaches to addressing this problem. First, we show how to engineer a cost-optimal planner composed of two ASP programs running in parallel. Using lessons learned from this, we then develop an entirely new approach to cost-optimal planning,stepless planning, which is completely free of makespan. Experiments to compare the two approaches with the only known cost-optimal planner in SAT reveal good potentials for stepless planning in ASP.

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