Teachers must be able to make wise, informed decisions about technology and
its use in the classroom because sometimes technology will make a difference
and sometimes it will not (Yadava, 2006). Technology can improve the teacher's job by providing tools that help keep
track of their students and progress. According to Yadava (2006) technology has
been useful in ways not imagined including their personal productivity. Most major universities are beginning to use
and develop their own multimedia courses
and course supplements (Lewis, 1997). This
is evidenced by a quick glimpse of all of Walden’s multimedia resources
available to enable students to supplement their learning experience. Apart from
the interactive Blackboard, there are
numerous webinars, videos, and other interactive mediums available for the
students.
Work Cited
Lewis,
c. (1997). Interactive multimedia brings new possibilities
to adult learning.
Adult learning,
Vol. 8, issue 5/6
Yādava,
V. (2006). Using multimedia in education.
[electronic resource]. New Delhi : Pragun
Publications, 2006. Retrieved from
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Good Afternoon Ernethia,
ReplyDeleteI was really excited this week when I saw that you incorporated the use of multimedia in the form of a video imbedded within your blog post; however, I’m not sure if you’re aware but the only thing that could be viewed was a 23 second video introduction followed by a YouTube video about the rap artist Cardi-B. Is there more to the video or is this your post for the week? Did you make the video? If so, great job the part that I was able to see was very creative. Videos impact the learning environment through interactivity with content, engagement, and knowledge transfer and memory, “these are part of a continuum in which interactivity with content becomes the key principle and a means for cognitive development: the learner interacts with visual content, whether verbally, by note taking or thinking, or by applying concepts” (The Case for Using Video, n.d., para. 3-4). I’ve found that videos when relevant help to break up the monotony of didactic presentations and assist in the memorization of material in the audiences I’ve worked with. “Multimedia is being used increasingly to provide computer-based instruction…one reason for this trend may be the assumption that multimedia information helps people learn” (Najjar, 1996, Abstract). I’ll check back later in the week to see if there is more to the video; but, great job on what I was able to view.
Have a great weekend!
V/R,
Falynn
References:
The case for using video for adult learning and development. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://filmstretch.com.au/2016/03/01/the-case-for-using-video-for-adult-learning-and-development/
Najjar, L. J. (1996). Multimedia information and learning. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia. Retrieved from http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10 .1.1.118.1654
It stops at Hello Dr Smith and class. Yes I made it playing around with the program. I am on a short trip and will add more when I get home. You tube feeds into other videos once you view the intended video.
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