Reference no: EM132362854
Industry Research Project
Report - The Student Engagement and Motivation at Hotel School, Melbourne
Industry partner - The Hotel School, Melbourne-Southern Cross University
The Hotel School (THS) was founded in 1989 as a necessary piece of intercontinental Sydney with the vision of making Australia's best ability in the travel industry and lodging the executives. The School provides tertiary education offering Diploma, Bachelor, and Master in the Hospitality and Tourism Management. In Melbourne. THS campus was created by Mulpha association. Mulpha is a developer of some lifestyle investments including resorts, hotels, and commercial developments. Today, more than 20 countries students are studying Bachelor and Master degrees.
Research field - Education ( student Engagement and Motivation)
Overarching Problem - The Indian students do not engage with the Hotel School. They show a low level problem of motivation, especially with regards to engagement and social activities. When they stan their studies, they cluster themselves in groups from the same country and do not interact and participate with the University life. This situation is impacting the students from several perspectives, including education, cultural. and learning process. This problem is an emerging issue in the hotel school. The hotel school is also providing student support services but that all services are being failed to engage all students.
Overarching research aim - The aim of this research to undersuind why Indian students do not engage and participate with the activities organised in the university. Uncover the reasons why this is happening is a key issue to propose some recommendations to solve this important problem. The aim of this research will also be focused on the solutions of the problem.
Research Question - Why the Indian students are not engage, show low level of interest and motivation in participating within the hotel school social activities?
The Indian students are not engaged in the school activities. The information is collected from the respective management authority.
How can this situation be solved?
The recent study contended that under study commitment was diminishing in light of the fact that Australian full-time college understudies were investing less energy in grounds and in-class (Xeri. 2017). In another side the Persuasive techniques help the understudy sum up or then again apply the data given in the class. Numerous clinicians contend that one individual can't rouse another.
Information and details for your Research Proposal Presentations:
• You will have to do your presentation online - on Blackboard Collaborate. Please refer to the step-by-step-guide below for more technical information on how to record your presentation.
• Please make sure you stick to the 15 minutes time limit.
• You can refer to the PPT template for your research proposal presentation for hints on what to include in the presentation. This PPT template is available within the folder of this assessment task under "Assessment details".
• Please also make sure you are familiar with the marking criteria, which can be found within the folder of this assessment task under "Assessment details". These are the criteria against which we will be marking your presentations.
• And finally, please don't forget to upload your PPT slides using the Turnitin link for this assessment item, otherwise we will not be able to mark your presentation or give you feedback.
Step-by-step guide for recording your presentation on Blackboard Collaborate
• On Blackboard, go to "Blackboard Collaborate" and click on "Scheduled Sessions". A separate room will be opened for every single one of you. The title of the Collaborate session will have your name in it. Only your lecturers and you will be able to see your own room.
• You will be able to access your personal Blackboard Collaborate room at least a week before the assignment is due.In case you are unable to find this room, contact your tutor immediately.
• Once you have entered the room, you will have moderator rights, so you can upload content and record the session. You can feel like a lecturer now - this is how we do our lectures :-)
• In the top bar, you will find a button saying "load content" - this is where you can upload your Powerpointslides. Once it's uploaded you can use the arrows to click back and forth between your slides. Don't worry about adding transitions because the system does not show them.
• Remember to run the audio setup wizard (from the "Tools" menu select "Audio" and then "Audio Setup Wizard").
• In the top bar you will find a button saying "Record". When you're ready to go click "Record". A voice will say "Recording started".
• Click the "Talk" button before you start to speak - otherwise your microphone is not enabled and your voice won't be recorded.
• Once you are finished, click the "recording" button again, and wait for the voice to say "Recording stopped".
• Once you're done recording just close the window. Your uploaded presentation will be available in the collaborate recordings for us to mark.
• Well done, you have just recorded your presentation!
• As a last step, please upload your Powerpoint slides through Turnitin link of this assessment item.
• Pleasedouble check what you recorded. To do so, go back to "Blackboard Collaborate" and click on "Recordings". Make sure you enter the correct timeframe in the search function. Please also note that it may take a while before your recording shows up.
• If you experience any problems, please contact [email protected]
Practice room to play with the technical settings
• In order for you to get familiar with recording through Blackboard Collaborate, a test room will be set up. Just go to "Blackboard Collaborate" and click on "Scheduled Sessions". The title of the test room will be "Research proposal presentation - TEST ROOM".
• The test room will be available a couple of weeks before the assignment is due.
• Any student can enter that test room.
• None of the recordings you make in the test room will be marked. Only what you record in your own personal Blackboard Collaborate room will be considered for marking purposes.
• If you have recorded multiple times and do not want the last presentation to be marked, email your tutor with date and time details of the presentation you want to be marked.
Assessment item 2 - Research Proposal Presentation
Requirements
You are required to present the research proposal either through collaborate online, or in person or some other arrangement with approval from your tutor. The presentation should be supported by PowerPoint slides, outline the research plan and demonstrate your communication skills.
Resources
A template is provided for you to base your presentation on.
A step-by-step guide for recording your presentation on Blackboard Collaborate is provided.
Attachment:- Research_Proposal_And_Presentation.zip