1992 Award Winning Paper in Basic Course Pedagogy
This study examines the effect of computer-generated feedback and videotapes speech performances on the speech skill improvement of college students. Subjects are evaluated on total speech performance and on: (1) organization; (2) development; (3) style; (4) vocal quality; and (5) gestural quality.
Results indicate: (1) computer-generated feedback appear to be as effective as handwritten feedback; (2) providing instructor feedback before self-analysis of videotaped performances; and (3) providing computer-generated feedback appears to improve subjects\u27 delivery speech skill performance