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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2 comments:
You make a good point. Students without home computers wouldn't be able to continue on their own.
I think that using multimedia to help students stimulate their critical thinking is a huge advantage. Not only does it allow the students to think critically but most students hear the term thinking critically and want nothing to do with it so using the multimedia is a great stimulant to get them to do so and have fun while doing it.
Although multimedia is a great tool to have in any classroom, like you mentioned, not all students will have access to computers. In addition to maybe not requiring the necessary tools, continually just watching videos may get old fairly fast and students may begin to lose interest so keeping everything interesting and as hands on as possible is key.
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