Physical distancing guidelines prohibit in-class presentations. As a result, an online process and technology solution is needed to conduct and assess asynchronous or synchronous presentations.
Recommendations
- Provide students with a process for giving presentations.
- This process should include factors such as camera, lighting, sound and content sharing.
- If applicable, direction should be given to viewers to drive engagement and other interactive components.
- All students/teams should follow the same protocol and that protocol should be documented.
- One solution to explore for presentation and assessment is the technology GoReact.
- Each student has a personal account and it provides a simple way to combine teams for group assignments and add video reviewers.
- Here is a intro video that provides a detailed overview.
- There is even a multi-camera option.
- The cost is $30 per student and is generally included as a course-pack fee.
- Other existing or no-cost solutions include the use of Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Hangouts.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- A clear process for students and faculty for conducting presentations that is consistent for all stakeholders.
- A new student learning experience of conducting a presentation virtually.