Because proponents of technology promise that by using electronic media, such as computer and video technologies, students' communication skills will improve, many public speaking instructors are using or considering using various types of technology. However, the effectiveness of various technologies as vehicles for delivering communication skill instruction have yet to be examined extensively. Therefore, communication educators need to assess the value of technology as compared to conventional delivery systems and consider the challenges before incorporating technology into the beginning public speaking course. This essay presents an overview of some of the uses of technology in the public speaking course, describes the instructional challenges, and outlines one process instructors may consider when deciding whether to implement technology into the beginning public speaking course.
"Will the Dazzling Promise Blind Us? Using Technology in the Beginning Public Speaking Course,"
Basic Communication Course Annual: Vol. 11
, Article 8.
Available at: https://ecommons.udayton.edu/bcca/vol11/iss1/8