Multimedia as a motivation for learning

Significant sources that can enhance the educational experience include many types of multimedia. A film clip, a song you hear on the radio, a podcast of a lecture, or a newspaper article are all instances of media.

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Traditional educational methods are enhanced through media in teaching and learning. Utilizing media in the classroom helps students learn, retain information, stimulate interest in the subject, and demonstrate the applicability of numerous ideas. With the aid of visual and aural learning components, educators can illustrate and teach difficult concepts by using multimedia in the classroom.

The media can be used to anchor ideas or encourage conversation. However, before integrating media or asking students to utilize or create media in their courses, teachers must take several crucial factors into account. Collaboration, responsibility, creativity, and concept comprehension are all fostered when students are involved in the production of media. Students will find it challenging to make the connection between the learning objectives and the media that they are exposed to if they are not fully informed about what is expected of them.

To prevent that, here are some basic bullet points for anyone trying to integrate multimedia into the learning process:

  • Include one type of media, film, music, or piece of news in your lesson plan. It is essential to start small.
  • Clearly state the connection between the media and your lesson.
  • In the case of visual media, make use of the subtitles feature.
  • Prepare yourself for any technical difficulties so that you can continue the lesson without interruptions.
  • Lastly, analyse the students’ comprehension of the media.

Media can be used by teachers to give their students extra resources. This can support their teaching process, and students’ knowledge reinforcement, and provide students with tools to get ready for exams. It is safe to say that this approach can take education to a higher and more motivational level.

Sources:
https://serc.carleton.edu/sp/library/media/index.html
https://www.bu.edu/dli/what-we-do/teach-with-technology/explore-multimedia-flipping-the-classroom/

 

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