multimedia instructional technology (mit)
DESCRIPTION
MULTIMEDIA INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (MIT). “ Multimedia ” - To communicate in more than one way including: text graphics sound motion (http://www.uncg.edu/irc/mm/defined/defined.htm). BASIC EQUIPMENT. Scanner. Computer. Data projector. Digital camera. INSTRUCTIONAL USES OF MT. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MULTIMEDIA INSTRUCTIONAL
TECHNOLOGY (MIT)
“Multimedia” - To communicate in more than one way including:
• text
• graphics
• sound
• motion(http://www.uncg.edu/irc/mm/defined/defined.htm)
BASIC EQUIPMENT
Data projector Digital camera
Scanner
Computer
INSTRUCTIONAL USES OF MT
• Examples– Hardware: data projector– Software: PowerPoint
To convey informationTo convey information
• Examples– computer - e-mail, message
boards, “chat” programs – conferencing - video, audio
To communicateTo communicate
• Examples– computer (e.g., Internet, various
databases)– video-conference (e.g., guest
speakers)
To provide access toTo provide access to informationinformation
• Examples– computer simulation programs
such as are used in pilot and/or military training
– video games
To simulate realityTo simulate reality
• Examples – an online, video or audio conferencing
course versus a correspondence distance education course
– an interactive educational software program or online activity versus paper and pencil tasks
To make learningTo make learning more interactivemore interactive
• Examples– administrative support such as
word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet computer programs
– “assistive” technologies to help students with learning disabilities
As a support toolAs a support tool
• To present material• To communicate• To provide access to
information• To simulate reality• To make learning interactive • As a support tool
Summary
MODES OF MT USE
Technology is only used to support a course
• e.g., course outline, assignments, etc., are contained on a web site and e-mail is used for messages between instructor-student and/or student-student, but all material is delivered in the classroom
Adjunct Mode
MT is used to partially deliver course material outside of the classroom
• e.g., a course in which there is a mix of in-class and online sessions
Mixed Mode
Course material is fully delivered outside of the classroom– e.g., an online, video/audio-
conference course
Full Mode
Benefits and Drawbacks of Using MT
• Multisensory (e.g., overhead projector versus SMART board)
• Material can easily and quickly be changed, rearranged (e.g., word processing)
• Ease and speed of access to vast amounts of information (e.g., Internet)
• Interactive in nature • Increased access and convenience for adult
learners (e.g., online learning)• Material is easily stored (i.e., CD’s versus filing
cabinets)
BenefitsBenefits
• Requires varying degrees of technical knowledge to operate
• Financial - initial cost, maintenance, replacement• Fallible - electronic so depends on power source,
prone to “glitches”• Access - how much equipment/software is there
and when is it available?• Loss of personal attention and face-to-face
interaction• Tendency to focus on ‘glitz’ versus substance• Information overload
DrawbacksDrawbacks
• Cost– financial (initial and ongoing cost of hardware, software,
training and technical support)– time and energy to learn and use MT
• Reliability and availability of hardware, software and technical support
• Accessibility• Quality of teaching and learning• Comfort level of students and instructors• Training - initial and ongoing
ConsiderationsConsiderations
• KISS (keep it simple Sam!)• Take it slowly• Aim for substance versus glitz• Expect, accept and plan for
technical glitches
Getting StartedGetting Started
• Check equipment ahead of time• Don’t rely solely on technology• Have access to technical support• Practise, practise, practise!• Have a Plan “B”• Let learners know there may be
“glitches”
Planning for “Glitches”Planning for “Glitches”
• Three basic goals:– develop a technology plan– learn the technology– use the technology to learn
PlanningPlanning
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