Using multimedia resources in any subject can be beneficial. The article I read used this technology in the subject of science.
Using multimedia resources stimulate different senses and grabs the interest of the learner right away. As we already know, there are many different learning styles. Using multimedia stimulates visual, audio and critical thinking as well as a fun way for students to interact with the lesson.
The author suggested that for science the best way to use multimedia was to set up learning centers. With Internet access, students can watch short videos about what they are learning. But because this can take some time, it is suggested to have the websites bookmarked for quick and easy access.
I think the use of multimedia has great advantages and can be a great teacher tool to reach the different learning styles. One disadvantage would be to those students who don't have computers at home so that they may continue on their own, or investigate a similar concept.
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Digital Imagery
While there are many ways to use digital imagery the article I read focused on video. Because of the availability of free video editing software it makes incoporating this type of technology into your curriculum easier. The cost of digital cameras and digital video recorders have come down and so finding the devise that best suits your classroom needs is easier and more affordable.
There are many project possibilities for using video production: a video scrapbook, electronic student portfolio, tutorials and storyboarding.
The article lays out three keys to success that every teacher who uses this technology should heed. Expectations, Assessment and Managing group responsibilites. Don't have the bar raised too high, make sure you have a rubric and make sure that, if working in groups, each student has a job.
Some pros to using this as part of your curriculum is that you don't have to be a computer genius. There are lots of web sites that have pictures and graphics the students can use. There are also lots of free software to use as well. Another pro is that students who may not have access to this type of technology at home is exposed to it at school.
Another web site I found listed many more ideas for using digital imagery in the classroom. Here are a few examples: school newspaper, take photos on field trips to aid in writing about them later, observe weather over a period of time and demonstrate PE exercises.
Some cons may be the time it would take to work on some of these projects. If the teacher or student aren't fluid or even very familiar with working with digital imagery (other than perhaps taking a picture using a digital camera) then putting something together may be a lengthy process. So time would be a major factor in lesson planning.
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There are many project possibilities for using video production: a video scrapbook, electronic student portfolio, tutorials and storyboarding.
The article lays out three keys to success that every teacher who uses this technology should heed. Expectations, Assessment and Managing group responsibilites. Don't have the bar raised too high, make sure you have a rubric and make sure that, if working in groups, each student has a job.
Some pros to using this as part of your curriculum is that you don't have to be a computer genius. There are lots of web sites that have pictures and graphics the students can use. There are also lots of free software to use as well. Another pro is that students who may not have access to this type of technology at home is exposed to it at school.
Another web site I found listed many more ideas for using digital imagery in the classroom. Here are a few examples: school newspaper, take photos on field trips to aid in writing about them later, observe weather over a period of time and demonstrate PE exercises.
Some cons may be the time it would take to work on some of these projects. If the teacher or student aren't fluid or even very familiar with working with digital imagery (other than perhaps taking a picture using a digital camera) then putting something together may be a lengthy process. So time would be a major factor in lesson planning.
www.teachingk-8.com
www.geocities.com
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