Using YouTube to Promote Persuasive Skills and Curricular Awareness in the Basic Communication Course

• In Event: G.I.F.T.S. Session III

Abstract

Students create a 1-minute video that promotes a communication course from the current catalog and upload it to YouTube. Students get practice with persuasive speaking techniques without using class time on presentations. They become familiar with communication course offerings beyond public speaking. They pick up a valuable computer skill. The department gains a collection of promotional videos that may be used to appeal to other college-aged students to help with recruiting and scheduling.

Author

• Claire Procopio, Southeastern Louisiana University