In the past week I have engaged in different forms of Multi Media. I have played with Picnik, created a Voki, Blabberize and recorded my first Podcast.
| Strengths · Can be used as a hook for new topics especially voki, blabberize or an image · Engage student (especially visual learners) · Can start conversations and discussions · Used to teach - get the expert in the field through podcasts / videos · 21st century learner will engage with the technology - Use of fun tools and they can see other uses on their ipod/computers rather than just games | Weaknesses · Equipment / dependant on school resources · Some applications can take time to work out / teacher needs to understand how to use. · Can take time to find resources needed · Watch don't get caught up in the technology not just for the sake of it · Know your learners / their background / culture - different worldviews, care not to offend or be judgemental in what images you present |
| Opportunities · for Children to present in a visual way some children who struggle to put words on paper are able to articulate their thoughts more easier when spoken · For assessment tasks to be presented in another, engaging and purposeful way rather than in a written format · Fun tools and playing with technology shoe kids how to use these in learning eg. research projects and podcast to audience · For parents and extended family to be able to see/hear what their child is learning in school | Threats · Distractible from task - need to be aware of focus of lesson and context, needs to be well scaffolded. · Images need to be age appropriate for showing and teacher needs to model good practises when looking for photos etc - watch words used in searches. |
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