Research reflects that engaging the students in a variety of
ways, and with multiple senses when learning something, enhances the transfer
of this information to memory and also with memory retrieval (Stansbury, 2012).
Young people communicate with one another, and seek
information from the internet, using multimedia devices such as mobile phones
and computers. YouTube is a popular library
to retrieve video clips, both for education and entertainment.
Students are better engaged in learning when the concepts
have meaning to them. I have found that utilizing
humorous YouTube clips to introduce a subject captures the students’ attention
and encourages them to focus on the lesson.
When completing a Certificate II in Engineering, it can be difficult for
the students to understand why they need to spend time focusing on numeracy and
literacy. Humorous clips can capture their attention, showing situations in
life where they might use maths and English. I have included a clip that shows
what goes wrong when someone fails to measure their bungy rope accurately. This would be a great opener to a
computations lesson where the students learn how to accurately calculate
measurements.
I have created a PMI chart to explore the use of video in
the classroom
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Plus
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Minus
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Interesting
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Positive effect on memory retrieval
Caters to multiple of learning styles
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Cognitive/Sensory overload
Reliant on technology equipment
Problems with speed of internet connection
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Scaffolding is important when using multimedia for learning
The design of lessons are most effective when they reflect the
interests of the learner
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References
Grasstree123.
(2006). dumbass
bungee jump 100ft rope for 100ft jump.
Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joBHOpXWVCoStansbury, M. 2012. Analysis: How multimedia can improve learning New research sheds light on students' ability to process multiple modes of learning. Retrieved from http://www.eschoolnews.com/2008/03/26/analysis-how-multimedia-can-improve-learning/?ast=1
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