Use of Presentations in the Classroom

2018 ◽  
pp. 162-175
Author(s):  
Vassilia Stefanou ◽  
Maira Kotsovoulou
Keyword(s):  
Participatory Research ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
College Instructors ◽  
Actual Performance ◽  
Educational Value ◽  
Controversial Subject ◽  
Introductory Course ◽  
Computer Information Systems ◽  
Online Discussion Forum

The use of electronic presentations in the classroom has become a controversial subject, as the innovative educational value of electronic presentation tools such as MS-PowerPoint or Prezi is being questioned. This study uses the participatory research approach to investigate how college instructors feel about the use of PowerPoint presentations when teaching an introductory course of computer information systems. Nine college instructors participated in this research project by exchanging their views through an online discussion forum. The findings revealed that PowerPoint presentations are perceived by instructors as valuable only when combined with other teaching techniques. Moreover, it became evident that the instructors perceived that although students' attention and participation is affected by the use of electronic presentations, their actual performance is not.

Use of PowerPoint in the Classroom

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 38-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vassilia Stefanou ◽  
Maira Kotsovoulou
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Method ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
College Instructors ◽  
Introductory Course ◽  
Computer Information Systems ◽  
Online Discussion Forum ◽  
Changing Role ◽  
Participatory Research Approach

This study uses the participatory research approach to investigate how college instructors feel about the use of PowerPoint presentations when teaching an introductory course of computer information systems. Nine college instructors participated in this research project by exchanging their views through an online discussion forum. The findings revealed that the instructors' preferred teaching method was to combine PowerPoint presentations with other techniques; that there was a shared concern about the changing role of the instructor because of the use of PowerPoint presentations; that the instructors perceived that students' attention and participation is affected by the use of PowerPoint presentations, whereas their performance is not.

scholarly journals Online Discussion Forum Influence on Professional Sport Fan Support: an Exploratory Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Alexander Natelli
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Yellow Fever ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Forum ◽  
Professional Sport ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Sport Team ◽  
Online Discussion Forum ◽  
Sport Fan

<p>With professional sports continually attracting new supporters and these supporters increasingly using Internet technologies, questions arise about the relationship between sport fan online activities and actual fan support for a professional sport team. This paper explores the behaviours and perceptions exhibited by Yellow Fever (online fan site) members as they interact within their online discussion forum. It also studies how these interactions may influence support for the A-League franchise, the Wellington Phoenix football club. To explore and describe member interactions and opinions, the paper uses a qualitative research approach and data collected from both the forum archives as well as an online questionnaire. The research appears to show that Yellow Fever members do affect fan support for the Wellington Phoenix. It also suggests several ways in which the members can influence fan support. Despite some limitations, there are implications for sporting clubs and technology research. The study also provides a basis for further research both with sport support groups as well as other types of membership dependent organisations such as community projects, local schools and political organisations.</p>

scholarly journals Online Discussion Forum Influence on Professional Sport Fan Support: an Exploratory Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Alexander Natelli
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Yellow Fever ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Discussion Forum ◽  
Professional Sport ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Sport Team ◽  
Online Discussion Forum ◽  
Sport Fan

<p>With professional sports continually attracting new supporters and these supporters increasingly using Internet technologies, questions arise about the relationship between sport fan online activities and actual fan support for a professional sport team. This paper explores the behaviours and perceptions exhibited by Yellow Fever (online fan site) members as they interact within their online discussion forum. It also studies how these interactions may influence support for the A-League franchise, the Wellington Phoenix football club. To explore and describe member interactions and opinions, the paper uses a qualitative research approach and data collected from both the forum archives as well as an online questionnaire. The research appears to show that Yellow Fever members do affect fan support for the Wellington Phoenix. It also suggests several ways in which the members can influence fan support. Despite some limitations, there are implications for sporting clubs and technology research. The study also provides a basis for further research both with sport support groups as well as other types of membership dependent organisations such as community projects, local schools and political organisations.</p>

scholarly journals A Community Based Participatory Approach to Training Young Adults to Design and Implement a Social Marketing Framed Lifestyle Intervention on Their College Campus

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Olfert ◽  
Makenzie Barr ◽  
Kristin Riggsbee ◽  
Kendra Kattelmann ◽  
Krista Leischner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Lifestyle Intervention ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Social Marketing ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
College Campus ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Environmental Intervention ◽  
Community Based

Background: Using a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach may increase the likelihood of relevance and acceptability of the designed intervention, especially on a college campus. Furthermore, recruiting and training college students to design a social marketing framed healthy lifestyle intervention for their peers will allow the intervention to be tailored to the needs of the campus. Objectives: To describe the process of online-course training college students to develop a campus-based, social marketing health promotion intervention. Methods: Four universities recruited current college students (18+ y.o.) to develop a social marketing and environmental intervention (SMEI), which was completed during a 16-week, online/in-person hybrid semester course. Researchers and Extension professionals trained students to design 24 weeks of intervention events that would be implemented the upcoming year. Results: Seventy-eight students enrolled in the study and social marketing and environmental intervention course among the four intervention states (Florida = 30, South Dakota = 8, Tennessee = 13, West Virginia = 27); students were predominately Caucasian (65.8%), females (84.0%), and sophomore status in college (64.9%). Throughout the semester, students assessed their campus environments, set priorities, and developed weekly events and resources needed to implement the intervention on their campuses. By the end of the semester, with researcher support, students had designed 24 weeks of intervention events (marketing, recruiting, and implementation) focusing on nutrition/food/diet, physical activity, stress management, sleep, and time management. These events and resources were catalogued into a digital toolkit of instructions and activities for each week of intervention events. Conclusion: Using a Community-Based Participatory Research approach with college students interested in health allows for the development of an intervention that stems from grass roots efforts and is tailored to the acceptability and needs of their peers.

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