Teaching and Learning with Technology Audio and Visual Technologies Chapter 9

Audio in Teaching and Learning Listening is being able to hear and comprehend Effective listening includes: Actually hearing audio Connections to relate new information to previously learned content The brain needs to process information

Traditional Audio Media Audio Cassettes (cassette tapes) Economical, durable, easy to use Many teachers use them as supplements to small group instruction Also used to develop talking books, multimedia, and kits

Broadcast Audio Received via radio, offers a variety of listening opportunities for music or talk shows.

Telephone Can be used to bring a speaker in the classroom by using the speaker phone. Home bound students can be included in activities.

Digital Audio Media Optical Media (CD-ROM) Offers better clarity and storage Locate tracks faster and easier Can be played back only

Digital Audio Media Internet Audio Information can be downloaded and stored WAV files MP3 Files

Visual Communication and Learning Visual Design Basics Three categories of design Visual include graphics, symbols, and objects Text refers to text including fonts, spacing, color and sizes

Visual Communication Affective Elements receives response from the viewer such as pleasure, surprise, and humor Relevance Each element should add clarity of the visual Coherence Visual elements must work together to communicate the focus

Visual Communication Unity and Direction Elements must work together to communicate the focus

Traditional Visuals Media Non-Projected Visuals Real objects are brought into the classroom by the teacher Models 3-D representations Exhibits displays used to illustrate concepts

Traditional Visual Media Print Materials are worksheets made by the teacher or duplicated Graphics and Photos pictorial are used for clarity Technologies for non-projected visual Bulletin Boards Chalk Boards Flip Charts White Boards Magnetic Boards Electronic White Boards

Projected Visuals and their Technologies Overhead Projectors Slide Projectors Digital Projectors Document Cameras

Multimedia Includes audio visual elements stored on a CD-ROM Visuals must exhibit characteristics of good design and quality