How to Walk a Pageant Evening Gown Runway Walk

Pageantry is a popular activity in the United States, with an estimated 2.5 million women participating every year. For many women, pageants provide a platform to promote their message, earn scholarships, and network with other women. However, first-time pageant contestants often face a significant barrier to entry in the form of the evening gown walk, which is a crucial component of the competition. To help address this issue, an instructional module was developed to teach pageant contestants the skills needed to walk in their evening gowns. The module was hosted on a website, allowing participants to complete the course at their own pace and included short-form videos, quizzes, self-taping, and self-evaluation components. To ensure the usability of the website, a usability test was conducted with three participants and changes were made to the instruction based on their feedback. Additionally, 11 participants participated in the learning effectiveness study by taking a pre-test, post-test, and keeping a reflection journal. This presentation focuses on the implications of the study's findings, including the usability and learning effectiveness of the module. It also explores potential future directions for the learning module.