Using Digital Video &Media to Enhance Classroom Learning

ED 480 FALL 2008

Mr. John Jenkins

Sharon B. KaipatNovember 6, 2008

Using technology in the classroom should be viewed as an opportunity to enhance teaching, not as a replacement for the teacher. Students need high-

quality instruction in mastering skills such as information seeking on the Internet and using

computers and the accompanying software and hardware.

How Does it Enhance Classroom Learning?

Overwhelmed with the volume of information available

There are variety of information available

Allow students to begin building skills related to multi-media communications, including Web site and electronic presentation design

How is it Helpful?

Schools can… Offer a choice of learning styles and formats   Support lifelong learning Enable mobility for more flexible learning  Empower collaboration for research and sharing of

best practices Build for ongoing change  Support digital content and services

Integrated collaborative solutions provide schools with management systems for learning and communication among teachers, parents, and the community.

Teachers can: •    Collaborate with students and other teachers

•    Share knowledge and resources•    Use e-learning tools and monitor results

Students can:•    Collaborate with other students and teachers•    Get homework assignments and even take tests when they’re out sick

Parents can:•    Monitor homework assignments and attendance•    Track student progress

Administrators can:•    Manage data to determine student needs and streamline operations•    Address the changing needs of students, teachers, and parents

Continuation

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By using auditory and visual methods of presenting information,

students can process that information more quickly, often fostering an

enhanced learning process.

Summary

Resources

http://www.allbusiness.com/agriculture-forestry-fishing-hunting/1013606-1.html

http://technologysource.org/article/streaming_media_to_enhance_teaching_and_improve_learning

http://www.guide2digitallearning.com/integration http://www.holymeatballs.org http://www.google.com