Discussion on the applicability of the briefing method on open and distance learning: animated and scenarian expression applications

Abstract

Purpose- Two basic issues in preparing and presenting presentations in the field of open and distance education are to inform the audience and present a general outline. In addition, it is sometimes necessary to include details the audience needs to a certain extent.  This study explains certain issues regarding “briefing preparation and presentation” as a sub-element of “oral presentation”. Based on the fact that to what extent the issues related to “briefing method” match open and distance education presentations, it is discussed that it is necessary to adapt the briefing techniques to open and distance education presentations due to certain reasons such as time limitations of caused by today’s conditions and new generation’s impatience and lack of interest in long presentations. Methodology – In this study features of conventional and briefing presentations are compared. The criteria of this comparison are the methods and goals of open and distant education. The experience acquired from one of the animated and scripted presentations prepared in Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Learning Technologies Research and Development unit is told. Findings- The findings show that briefing presentation method is highly applicable in presentations in open and distant education. Conclusion- This article claims that the main principles of  briefing presentation method is highly applicable in presentations in open and distant education.