Multimedia in Teaching & Learning By James Warnshuis, Alyson Harris, and Alicia Graham

What is Multimedia in Teaching and Learning? a combination of different types of media such as video, sound, animations, and text which can be used to deliver information to an audience with the goal of allowing information to be processed cognitively, mental representations to be built, and support of the learning process as a whole

What is Multimedia in Teaching and Learning? a combination of “various forms of content such as graphics, animation, pictures, videos, sound, and text (Alessi & Trollip, 2001; Han et. al, 2005).” simply a vehicle to deliver information versus a different way to process information cognitively “Multimedia learning is the act of building mental representations, from text and pictures, and presenting it to support the learning process (Mayer, 2008a).”

Tools Computer s Handheld Devices Projectors Document Cameras Tutorial

Tools Electronic Whiteboard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB1lKN01GyU

Programs Powerpoint Prezi and other presentation websites Online games Macromedia Flash Social Media Systems (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, etc.)

Most Commonly Used Technology Resources From PBS LearningMedia Survey 48% Online lesson plans 45% Web-based interactive games and activities 44% Websites to deliver class information 43% Online video, images and articles

How should I use Multimedia in Teaching and Learning? Choose media based on audience Age Gender Purpose Video-based are preferable User-controlled Learner Centered Chunking

How should I use Multimedia in Teaching and Learning? Teaching & Learning Styles Passive Active Pictures are from Microsoft Office Clip Art Online

How should I use Multimedia in Teaching and Learning? Active learning with interactive multimedia Covers 5 of the 7 broad pedagogical principles outlined by Chickering and Gamson1 reciprocity and cooperation among students respect for diverse talents and ways of learning active learning prompt feedback time on task 1Schrand, Tom (2008). Tapping into active learning and multiple intelligences with interactive multimedia. College Teaching, 56(2), pp. 78-84.

Connect Multimedia to whole group instruction. Introduction Find an interesting way to introduce the lesson. Lesson Include pictures, videos and sound throughout the lesson for continual attention. Remediation Online games, YouTube videos, and visual games can be used for continual practice. Assessment Different methods of assessment can be utlized i.e online

What impact does Multimedia have on Teaching and Learning? Emotional- multimedia used in teaching can provide students with motivation to learn because it creates an emotional interest in the material. Using bright colors , aesthetic pictures and videos and sounds all invoke an emotional interest in the viewer. Positive and negative emotions play different roles in the cognitive process (Umm & Plass, 2010).

What impact does Multimedia have on Teaching and Learning? Academic- Increases retention and higher grades. Longer attention span Provokes an continual interest in what is being taught Attention grasping Because of the effects multimedia has on the cognitive process

What impact does Multimedia have on Teaching and Learning? Independent vs Dependent Learning Select appropriate material to learn lesson on there own time. note taking from videos computer researching Independent Learning Centers technology centers (remediation) reading centers (ipods)

What impact does Multimedia have on Teaching and Learning? PBS Learning Media Survey 74% of teachers say technology motivates students 74% of teachers says it allows them to reinforce and expand on content 73% of teachers say technology allows them to respond to a variety of learning styles 65% of teachers responded that technology allows them to demonstrate things that cannot be shown in any other way

Negative Effects of Multimedia in Learning Cognitive Overload Large quantity instead of effective quality can be ineffective Incorrect Utilization Teachers complacency Can provide distraction from task at hand

How does Multimedia in Teaching and Learning impact a biblical worldview? Jesus modeled using visuals in His teaching Jesus used stories and visuals to make things to create interest Zuck, R. B. (1995). Teaching as Jesus taught. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock Publishers.

How does Multimedia in Teaching and Learning impact a biblical worldview? Jesus modeled using visuals in His teaching Jesus used stories and visuals to make things to create interest Jesus regularly used visuals to enhance His teaching Zuck, R. B. (1995). Teaching as Jesus taught. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock Publishers.

How does Multimedia in Teaching and Learning impact a biblical worldview? Jesus modeled using visuals in His teaching Jesus used stories and visuals to make things to create interest Jesus regularly used visuals to enhance His teaching Jesus reached people at their level and interests Zuck, R. B. (1995). Teaching as Jesus taught. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock Publishers.

How does Multimedia in Teaching and Learning impact a biblical worldview? Educators need to use spiritual discernment and guidance in using technology We need to make sure that we don't make the Bible seem like just stories, but spiritual truth. We need to guide people to proper use of technology.

Sources Videos from youtube.com Clipart from Microsoft Office Clip Art Online Picture of document camera http://www.epson.com/cgi- bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?sku=V12H500020 Picture of handheld devices http://pandodaily.com/2012/12/24/the-short-but-effective-window-where-ereaders-changed-the-industry/ereader/ Um, J. L., & Plass, J. (2010). Emotional design in multimedia learning. Emotional design