A preliminary analysis of computer‐based asynchronous awareness training for public speaking disfluencies

Perrin et al. (2024) tested a self-paced computer program. The program teaches speakers to notice their own disfluencies.

Four adults used the module on their own time. No coach sat with them. The team tracked speech errors before and after.

Every participant spoke more smoothly after the training. They also said the program was easy to use.

Gains showed up when they gave live talks, not just on the computer.

Montes et al. (2021) ran a similar study but used live coaching plus video review. Their combo worked best. The new study drops the coach and still helps, showing the computer part can stand alone.

Marano et al. (2020) reviewed fifty-four studies. They found staff can master new skills through self-guided modules. Perrin’s work extends that idea to public-speaking fluency.

Vollmer et al. (1996) taught spelling on a computer. Learners later wrote the words by hand with no extra drills. Perrin saw the same jump: computer practice moved to real-life speeches.

You can assign the module as homework. Clients practice awareness without using your staff hours. Check progress with a quick speech sample later. This frees you to run other programs while fluency still improves.