Implications of student‐generated screencasts on final examination performance

While educational technologies can play a vital role in students’ active participation in introductory accounting subjects, learning outcome implications are less clear. We believe this is the first accounting education study examining the implications of student‐generated screencast assignments. We...

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Published in:Accounting and finance (Parkville) 2019-06, Vol.59 (2), p.1415-1446
Main Authors: Wakefield, James, Tyler, Jonathan, Dyson, Laurel E., Frawley, Jessica K., Smith, Tom
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accounting
Assessment
Educational technology
Introductory accounting
Learner‐centred pedagogy
Multimedia
Student performance
Students
Student‐generated multimedia
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Summary:While educational technologies can play a vital role in students’ active participation in introductory accounting subjects, learning outcome implications are less clear. We believe this is the first accounting education study examining the implications of student‐generated screencast assignments. We find benefits in developing the graduate attributes of communication, creativity and multimedia skills, consistent with calls by the profession. Additionally, we find improvement in final examination performance related to the assignment topic, notably in lower performing students. The screencast assignment was optional, and the findings suggest a tailored approach to assignment design related to students’ developmental needs is appropriate.
ISSN:0810-5391
1467-629X
DOI:10.1111/acfi.12256