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You can use GoReact to record and assess student presentations in any modality (face-to-face, hybrid and online). It requires no special equipment or training—instructors and students capture videos using a webcam or the camera on their mobile phone.

Video files can be submitted to GoReact using our web or mobile app. The GoReact mobile app provides the same functionality as our desktop application, including the ability for students to record and upload assignments, review instructor feedback and browse all assignments.

Instructors can use the mobile app to review and give feedback on assignments (including live review), manage courses and assignments, complete rubrics, submit grades and invite course users.

Student presentation anxiety (also known as oral communication apprehension) has three main causes: fear of being humiliated in front of peers, negative past presenting experiences and lack of preparation.

Research on presentation anxiety shows that students who use video to record and reflect on their performance have less anxiety over time. Studies have also found that receiving positive feedback from instructors and peers decreases anxiety by increasing self-awareness and confidence.

By combining video + feedback in one simple, cloud-based tool, GoReact enables students to record and reflect on presentations from anywhere, and instructors and peer reviewers to give actionable feedback to help students improve their presentation skills.

Beyond using GoReact for live, asynchronous and group presentations, you can use it for a variety of assignment types. For example, instead of assigning written responses to class readings, you can have students record and submit oral responses as a way to increase engagement and save time.

Additionally, you can create comment-only assignments where students watch a video and use feedback tools in GoReact to critique a famous speech, debate or even one of your lectures. You can also use GoReact to facilitate mock interviews in online courses, or for any assignment that requires students to demonstrate or critique communication skills.

Many employers say university students aren't learning communication skills, listening skills, critical thinking skills and interpersonal skills. As more jobs give way to automation, it's important for students to cultivate a range of soft skills that are uniquely human.

You can use GoReact to help students improve everything from their public speaking and presentation skills to their listening and interviewing skills. With GoReact, students have the flexibility to practise communication skills from anywhere, so they're not limited to applying what they learn in class to time spent in class. And, because GoReact emphasises feedback and reflection, it humanises skill development for students in any learning environment.

GoReact partners with all major learning management systems used in higher ed, as well as leading publishers of educational content and edtech service providers. Visit the GoReact partners page for a complete listing.