This study presents the results of two studies using a virtual reality (VR) public-speaking training simulation as an instructional aid in basic communication course. Results from first suggest that VR practice was associated with higher subsequent speech delivery grades course compared to no practice. However, did not reduce public speaking anxiety (PSA). In follow-up study, other forms lab-ba...

Given the importance of communication skills in the classroom and workplace, it is surprising that no extant research focuses explicitly on senior-level information systems (IS) majors and their levels of communication apprehension (CA). To fill that void, this study examines the levels of CA among seniorlevel IS majors. Participants (n = 51) enrolled in an IS senior capstone course completed t...