Engaging the Learner

Audiovisual Technology

Engaging the learner is key

Lecture alone is less engaging

Audio and visual media can help build multiple cognitive connections to the content presented.

Audio media available

TRADITIONAL AudiocassettesTalking booksOral journalsBroadcast audioRadioMultimedia kits

DIGITALOptical mediaInternet radioInternet audioCompact discMP3WAV files

Visual media available

NONPROJECTEDReal objectsModelsExhibits/DioramasPhotographsGraphicsBulletin boardsChalkboards

PROJECTEDOverhead projectorTransparenciesDigital ProjectorsDocument cameraVideo

VHS and DVDBroadcast, Narrowcast,

and CablecastInternet Video

Streamed video, Live Cams, and Internet Meetings

My choice:Document Camera

Easily shared Projected images

Captures and projects anything placed on the documents table, using live video.

Transparencies, slides, documents, and 3-D objects project to a large group!

Visual Media in the classroom?

Science experiments.

Share minute detail with all students simultaneously.

No more crowded demonstrations!

Document Camera used in the classroom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNGKUlO0KnM

Not replacing the books but … adding to the instruction!

Evaluate Video on:Relevance to the curriculum

Currency and accuracy

Engagement

Support materials

Technical quality

All videos need to be evaluated for factual and emotional content prior to use in the classroom.

Video Media in the classroom

Implementing Video in Instruction

TIPSTest the video in the

environment first.Check for sound and

technical quality.Arrange the seating

appropriately.Adjust lighting

accordingly.Create a video study

guide.

GUIDELINESIf filming students, a

letter must be sent home prior to filming for parental consent.

Anticipate potential student reactions; both emotional and mental.

Follow fair use guidelines for how copyrighted material may be used in an educational setting.