Effect of digital courseware usage in a computer graphics course using the framework of instructional communication

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Smith Boonchutima
คณะนิเทศศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย

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Teaching can be viewed as a communication process when a teacher is a sender, learners are the receivers, and a message can be conveyed through several communication channels. As young learners are familiar with using computers in their spare time, digital media are increasingly being chosen to support teaching. This research aims to study how learners and teacher respond to digital media in an educational environment.

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Vol. 31 No. 2 (2013): April - June 2013
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Smith Boonchutima, คณะนิเทศศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย

Mr. Smith Boonchutima is a lecturer in Public Relations at Chulalongkorn University. He holds Master degrees in Advertising as well as Transnational Communications and the Global Media. His background is in media design, production, utilization, and evaluation. He has produced several forms of communication materials such as TV commercials, radio spots, and promotional publications for educational institutes as well as global-brand consumer products. His research involves monitoring and evaluating media and communications.

The research method was to observe classes and collect data related to communication components. At the end of the course, a group interview was conducted to measure satisfaction levels in several aspects such as course objectives, content, design, and usability as well as attitudes towards teacher and the course. The teacher also reported his satisfaction towards the course assisted by the digital media.

Findings showed that digital media used in a computer graphics course satisfies learners to a high degree and enhances learning outcomes significantly. However, the usability of e-learning websites does not satisfy the learners as much as other aspects. Effective interpersonal communication among students and teacher is still considered indispensable to create overall teaching success. Knowledge and teaching experience remain key factors in designing a course. Finally, the amount of effort required to develop a course can be a deterrent when trying to incorporate such potential media.

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