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DAUD TESL C 810705035540 MIND MAP Factors in making good methods and media decisions for students
General Characteristics:

1.Task factors- the type of objectives, and hence the type of learning activities which should be provided for the learner.
2 . Learner factors- some learners may learn better from certain media than from others 3 Economics/availability factors- this may limit the choice in practice. (p.57)

FACTORS IN MAKING GOOD METHODS AND MEDIA DECISIONS FOR MY SPECIFIC CLASSROOM STUDENTS. Think pedagogy first, technology second.

Identify the characteristics of the learners.

Analyze our lessons to determine our needs.

Consider all our technology options.

Think about student's level of competency with regard to technology use.

Select media based on practical factors.

Consider time available.

Plan for alternate media where possible.

Provide a clear, well-organized structure and good directions.

Prepare ourself to teach with the desired media.

Count the direct and indirect costs to the student.

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Arrange for copyright clearance if you use materials not your own.

Be sure to license any software you distribute.

Online Interaction 2 Reflection

From my learning experience, I found out most of my teachers in primary school had utilized audio and videos as teaching aids in the classroom. I still can remember learning English through video song that my teacher played in the class. I think it is good because the content is communicated via sight, sound and motion. When I entered secondary school, I was introduced with multimedia such as computer and internet. I was really interesting but that time I didnt have computer at home. The only way to use computer was at school and Cyber Caf. My teachers start giving me works and assignments that need to use computer. Even though it is hard to use the computer but I got a wonderful experience in using it and from that I learn a lot. How valuable were instructional media for you? For visually impaired learner? For a hearing impaired learner? As for me, instructional media is very important and valuable as a teacher. The benefits of instructional media for me are: 1. 2. 3. 4. Support my lesson objective It is more student centered Build on previous learning / knowledge Contain useful and meaningful content that is consistent to sound principles of learning. 5. Appeal to students 6. Maintain students attention and interest Computer-assisted instruction Research supports the use of computer-assisted instruction(CAI) for special needs students as a supplement to traditional instruction (Christmann et al. 1997). One of the obvious benefits is that a computer allows special needs students to work at an individual pace. Through computer simulation software, students can participate in activities that might otherwise be difficult, if not impossible. In addition, students who are unable to perform tasks that require the use of fine motor skills can use software that

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operates with single-switch technology. Single-switch technology allows students to trigger mouse clicks without applying pressure to mouse buttons. Anothernsoftware designer, DK Multimedia, has several science programs, such as Earth Quest, Nature 2.0, and Dinosaur Hunter, that incorporate multimedia software applications into instruction for special needs students. Taken from: (www.educate-me.net educatecategory.cfm?Category=126). Assistive technologies Another form of technology that is available for students with disabilities is assistive technology (AT). Basically, anything that makes a task easier to perform (including handheld text readers, sonar vision glasses for the blind, and keyboard aids) is considered assistive technology. Assistive technology also includes services for evaluation, design, customization, adaptation, maintenance,repair, therapy, training, or technical assistance (Sharp 2002). On a daily basis, all people use technology to function more fully in their lives. However, for people who have disabilities, it is sometimes impossible to function in a world designed for people without disabilities. Ironically, Stephen Hawking, a world famous scientist, has benefited from some of the same assistive technologies that are available for students today. Because disabilities differ among students, each student must be fitted with assistive technologies that are commensurate with their individual needs.

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PRESENTER

VISUAL (what you are showing)

NARRATION / AUDIO

MUSIC / SOUND EFFECTS

1. Teacher

Montage Music Room

Script

Background music

2. Ali

A boy is holding a recorder with a correct posture fingering. body and

Sitting on a chair with right body posture and correct fingering

Background music

The boy raises 3. Ali the recorder up to 45.

With the right fingering,hold the recorder 45 from your body.

Background music

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4. Ali

Showing

the

Blow

Sound : Hu

right fingering of the B and blow.

Showing 5. Ali

the

right fingering of the A and blow. Blow Sound : Hu

Showing 6. Ali the blow. G

the and Blow

right fingering of Sound : Hu

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REFLECTION In todays advanced and technology adapted society, the concept of multimedia is ever present in many facets of life. Multimedia can be termed as the use of several different type of media (e.g. text, audio, graphics, animation, video and interactivity) to convey information (Wikipedia, 2006). Furthermore, it is important to recognise that multimedia involves the use of computers to present text, graphics, video, animation and sound in an integrated way (Webopedia, 2006). Students respond to information differently. Thus, it is often to our advantage as teachers to use many different formats and modes to teach the subject matter of a lesson. This is why teachers normally use some combination of lecture, text and handson laboratory for conveying information. With the advent of the Internet and the multiple formats that can be communicated over the World Wide Web, we now have several new and exciting ways to present information. The Web allows the incorporation of animation, moving pictures, and sound into lessons, which extends our abilities to present materials that encourage student interaction with the subject matter. Pictures and animations help bring to life scientific principles, and multimedia allows students to take a more active role in learning: they can watch experiments in action, see microorganisms up close, and use a mouse or keyboard to navigate images, simulations and interactive material. One of the advantages of using multimedia is to convey information quickly and effectively to all students and keep them interested in learning (Savage and Vogel, 1996). As a teacher, you can use multimedia materials on and off the Internet. Using the Internet, you can project a computer screen to your class, slowly scrolling through text and clicking on graphics and animations within a lesson as multimedia presentations keep students alert and focused.

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TUTORIAL QUESTIONS

I also focused on the question: 'What can I do with these devices that would be impossible to do without them?' In other words, I was hoping to create new teaching methods and classroom strategies rather than replace old ones. This led to an increase in student creation. Instead of simply replacing paper math games with flashy video math games, I began to have students create their own math videos, write math blogs and conduct Challenge Based Learning math projects (Mageria, 2011).

The usefulness of using instructional video: 1. To support students with unique learning needs; 2. To meet the needs of every student every day in keeping with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles 3. To increase student engagement 4. Supporting multiple ways to access the curriculum 5. Enhancing assessment practices.

In combing through the comments and experiences gathered during the usage of instructional videos are the engagement of student and teacher have increased, improved the capacity to meet a wide variety of learning needs and provide more ways for students to demonstrate their understanding.