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BLOG #6: How may editing video impact teaching and learning content.

2021-10-25 / zhiwenzheng / 2 Comments

The 21st century is the information age. Multimedia teaching technology, as a new form of education and modern teaching means, brings new hope and influence to traditional education. However, Inappropriate editing or production of instructional videos may make it difficult for students to grasp important information of the learning content.

Instructional videos should be divided into sections so that students can easily grasp the beginning and end of each knowledge point. We need to make sure that each paragraph fades in and out of the video to make it easier for the viewer to watch the point that each paragraph wants to emphasize. Moreover, a proper title and closing title will give viewers a sense of the video’s theme. In addition, teachers may also consider adding subtitles to the voice of the video, which can be convenient for learners not only to hear but also to see what teachers want to express.

Finally, “When using video clips in the classroom, shorter clips (around five to ten minutes) help students learn the information without being overloaded or losing their focus. Longer videos are also effective — however, their total length should typically be limited to no more than 30 minutes.”( Bevan, 2020, Why Videos are Important in Education) Therefore, Short instructional videos around five to ten make it easier for students to grasp the main points of the course contents.

Below is a sample video clip I edited for reference.

References:

Max Bevan, B.B.A. (2020, Mar 25).Why Videos are Important in Education. next thoughts studios. https://www.nextthoughtstudios.com/video-production-blog/2017/1/31/why-videos-are-important-in-education

Comment on Yiyang Wei’s blog #5

2021-10-17 / zhiwenzheng / 0 Comments

Hi Yiyang, thank you for your post on analyzing the idea of the SAMR model. You did a good job introducing what the SAMR model is and who invented it. I agree with your idea that teaching is generally a gradual process from one to one or some knowledge content to other content, and teachers can use The SAMR model to systematically summarize the knowledge points that need to be explained when preparing lessons. However, Could you please add some multimedia elements to your blog post, in that way, I think your content will be easier to learn! Thank you.

#5 Strategies for Using Multimedia Technology Within Teaching and Learning

Blog #5 SAMR model

2021-10-17 / zhiwenzheng / 2 Comments

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/SAMR-Model-Source-Puentedura-R-2006_fig1_332514115

The SAMR model is a hierarchical model for selecting, applying, and evaluating the use of technology in education. Moreover, The model can help educators think about the role of technology in supporting learning. I will break down the four letters SAMR to analyze the benefits of each. First, “substitution” and “augmentation” are word processing software or tools that expose students to digital information. These tools can make functional improvements to learning tasks but have not yet touched upon the essence of the task.

On the other hand, “Modification” and “redefinition” are different areas than “substitution” and “augmentation”. Technology changes learning tasks in complex ways, or redefines existing tasks, resulting in previously unimagined learning outcomes. Learning can be dramatically changed through personalized learning techniques. Google Docs, for example, allows multiple students to complete team projects or assignments at the same time, which not only saves students time but also makes their learning process easier.

References:

Erica R. Hamilton. The Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition
(SAMR) Model: a Critical Review and Suggestions for its use. 2016, https://linkspringercom.ezproxy.library.uvic.ca/content/pdf/10.1007/s11528-016-0091-y.pdf

Comment of AndyWei’s Blog

2021-10-10 / zhiwenzheng / 0 Comments

Hi Andy, you did a good job summarizing how we should make learners learn the courses more efficiently. I agree with your idea from your reference which the real motivation comes from learning and the best motivation is for students to be able to learn some real-world tasks. Moreover, In my opinion, students should not only study for exams but also apply what they have learned to real-life as much as possible. I wonder if you can give us some examples of your study life which you not only use for exams but also in real life? Thanks

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Blog post 4: Three Principles for Managing Essential Processing

2021-10-09 / zhiwenzheng / 3 Comments

This week, we learned Three Principles for Managing Essential Processing, I would like to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of these three principles.

First, the segmenting principle segmented realistic fragments, it can help learners better focus on different learning contents, but they may fail to grasp different learning fragments due to too many segmentations.

Second, the pretraining principle will introduce the content of the course in advance, which can pave the way for learners’ thinking and help learners master the content of the course in advance. However, when learners already know what they are going to learn, it may make them less interested or even lose interest in learning, which will lead to poor learning outcomes.

Third, the modality principle can help learners better participate in the teaching environment. At the same time, the teaching of spoken text and graphics can effectively improve learners’ interest in learning. Nevertheless, excessive situational teaching may affect students pay too much attention to it and it could reduce the efficiency of learning.

Comment of Yiyang-Wei’s blog#3

2021-10-03 / zhiwenzheng / 0 Comments

#3 How to Write a Summary

Hi Yiyang, I agree with your thought of poster templates can help students quickly create objects that conform to multimedia learning principles. The importance of conforming to multimedia learning principles and eye-catching titles are also important in the process of making posters. At the same time, the purpose of the poster is that students can understand the method of writing a summary in the most intuitive poster. On the other hand, I wonder if you could add more details like images or a video about how to make an effective poster? Thank you.

Blog post 3： Characteristics in instructional design models

2021-10-02 / zhiwenzheng / 1 Comment

After reading this week’s post, I have analyzed why the following characteristics in Instructional design models are important:

Instructional design is learner-centered: Learner and his/her performance are the focal points. Teaching design should be learner-centered because different learners have different learning styles. If teachers want learners to learn knowledge to the maximum extent, they should develop teaching styles suitable for learners.

Instructional design is goal-oriented: Well-defined goals are essential. Learning without goals will lead to low learning efficiency, so it is very important for learners to set goals.

Instructional design typically is a team effort. This process usually involves teamwork. If only one person designs the teaching method, the designed teaching method will have many shortcomings. It will be suitable for most learners to sum up the teaching experience and work out the specific teaching method together. Experience plays a very important role in teaching design.

4. Topic – Creating Multimedia Learning Artifacts: Infographics

Comment of YIYANGWEI ‘s blog

2021-09-26 / zhiwenzheng / 0 Comments

#2 How We Learn: Key Theories

Link of the blog

Hi Yiyang, I totally agree with the idea of constructivist theory can help teachers teach groups of people in a more efficient way. At the same time, I also think the teacher’s guidance is very important because when students learn from constructional theory, they are likely to encounter difficulties, which makes it important for teachers to guide students. On the other hand, I wonder if different learning theories can apply different learning theories. For example, Behaviorist theory is more suitable for subjects like experimental physics and clinical medicine, etc…

Three different learning theories

2021-09-25 / zhiwenzheng / 2 Comments

From what we’ve learned this week, three different learning theories have helped us recognize three different learning methods and their advantages and disadvantages.

Behaviourist Theories:

I think this learning theory is very suitable for some practical courses, such as experimental physics, mechanical engineering and so on. Moreover, Behaviorism pays more attention to restoring discipline operation, which greatly reduces errors in practical operation and enhances the understanding of discipline.

https://www.slideshare.net/Michellep1/behaviorism-learning-theory

Cognitive Theories：

Cognitive theories is opposite of behaviourist theories, it focuses more on reading and understanding, which I think is suitable for theoretical subjects, such as theoretical physics, philosophy, history and so on. On the other hand, cognitive theories foucs on learner’s memories of the subject, it ensures that the learner understand the theories behind the subject.

Constructivist Theories:

Constructivist theories is my favorite theory, which is to having students work in their own fields and summarize what they are learning can help students develop more innovative content based on what they already know.

References

https://www.learning-theories.com/category/behaviorist-theories

https://www.learning-theories.com/category/cognitive-theories

https://www.learning-theories.com/category/constructivist-theories

the multimedia learning experience of Powerpoint presentation

2021-09-19 / zhiwenzheng / 1 Comment

The most impressive example of a multimedia learning experience for me is a PowerPoint presentation. In some of my university courses, students are required to form a group at the end of the semester to explain and discuss research projects with the class. For me, in my first year in college, I was afraid of speaking in public, but college courses for the requirements of the Powerpoint presentation made me force myself out of my comfort zone, it also makes me become bolder. I fell in love with this kind of multimedia learning method, it makes me have a more clear and more independent understanding curriculum content of the courses, at the same time when other students finished the presentation, I will also be bolder to ask them questions about the content of the course. From this perspective, PowerPoint Presentation has a positive impact on my learning. Moreover, PowerPoint presentations can exercise people’s speech ability in public, language organization ability, spontaneous reaction, and so on, which are very important for students. I think students’ ability should not only be reflected in writing, but also in language and language. Finally, compared with traditional learning methods, multimedia learning methods make me feel that learning is a kind of fun, and I will learn more voluntarily.

https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-add-music-to-powerpoint