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Teaching in a High-Tech Conference Room:

Academic Adaptations and Workplace Simulations

San Francisco State University

As a response to research about both the work space of professional writers and the pedagogy using workplace simulations, a professional writing course was adapted for a high-tech conference room equipped with electronic meeting tools. This experiment improved students’ learning of course content, which included collaborative writing strategies, project management, and teamwork; research methods; presentation and design skills; and organizational culture and professional development. Students also better understood workplace realities and distinctions between academic and workplace environments. In addition, the experiment facilitated students’idea sharing and communication as well as their preparation for transitioning to the workplace. The teaching experience was more creative and rewarding, too.

Key Words: professional writing pedagogy • workplace writing • workplace simulation • classroom design • workplace transition • electronic meeting tools • collaborative writing • computer classroom

Journal of Business and Technical Communication, Vol. 19, No. 1, 98-113 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1050651904267262


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