Computers and Multimedia

October 17, 2007

Computers & Multimedia

Advantages in Classroom
Individualization, special needs, monitoring, information managements,
multisensory experience, learner participation

Limitations in Classroom
copyright, high expectations, complex, lack of structure

Websites
Starfall
BBC Schools
Superkids
PBS Kids
Jigzone
Kodak Education

ASSURE Model for using multimedia in the classroom:
Analyze learners
State standards and objectives
Select strategies, technology, and materials
Utilize technology
Require learner participation
Evaluate and revise

When to use computers:
Practice, independent learning, building a capacity to learn, learning for gifted
students, collaborative learning, students who have difficulty learning

Mediums that help facilitate learning for adult students:
websites, CDs, DVDs, MP3, iPods, movies
Tutorial Websites:
www.tutorialized.com
wikipedia tutorials - how to add pages to wikipedia
References:
“webster” www.m-w.com
acronymfinder.com
“tech terms” www.foldoc.org
“research it” www.itools.com