Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jan 2021

Using Multimedia for Instructor Presence in Purposeful Pedagogy-Driven Online Technical Writing Courses

Heidi S. Harris ; Michael Greer University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Abstract

Teaching and composing with multimedia humanizes online technical writing and communication classes. However, students do not always see the connection between multimedia instructional materials, multimedia assignments, and the course learning outcomes. Purposeful pedagogy-driven course design uses multimedia instructional materials to connect assignments, course materials, and assessments with course outcomes. Technical writing instructors can integrate synchronous and asynchronous multimedia elements to address not only the what and why of online technical writing instruction but also the how of multimedia instructional materials. Example multimedia instructional materials and student projects discussed in the article can increase student retention and promote engaged learning.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
2021-01-01
DOI
10.1177/0047281620977162
Open Access
Closed
Topics
writing pedagogy curriculum design multimodality online writing instruction technical communication

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