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.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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2021-01-01
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10.1177/0047281620977162
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  1. Computers and Composition
  2. Journal of Business and Technical Communication
  3. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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