Hi David:
You've described a process, which seems very appropriate. Media choice should align with course objectives and learning outcomes. Resources have to be appropriate for the delivery methods chosen also.
Regards, Barry
Begin by matching to class/ course content and specific students in class and classroom environment. What method, that you are competent and confident in using, would best deliver the message without overpowering or distracting the class in the environment I'm set to teach in?
Hi Nicole:
It's good that your lectures blend in other media as listening and taking notes tends to limit how much a student retains, compared to other delivery methods that add variety, student involvement, engagement with the resouces, and discussion.
Regards, Barry
Hi Nicole:
Great media choices. Variety such as you've decribed keeps students interested, focused, and motivated. It's a good plan.
Regards, Barry
Selecting media is very much cirriculum driven. Our basic mode of instruction is PowerPoint driven, over and above that, sometimes a movie can be integrated (I have a worksheet for students to complete related to specific learning points in the movie), sometimes I will make a Jeopardy like game to use as a review, we also have anatomical models for demonstration and practice of things like breast exam and testicular exam. We also will do some drawing either on the white board or on big pieces of newsprint. That is good for anatomy review. Sometimes it is just lecture. When I lecture I am sure to add in many actual clinical examples.
I like it when a topic I am teaching lends itself to using models and demonstrations. I am teaching reproductive health and we use models to learn how to do breast exams and testicular exams. Some times depending on the topic, we will see a movie (like Philadelphia when studying AIDS) and I do a question sheet for the students to fill out while watching the movie. It is a way to train the students to actually learn from watching movies and so that it is not a class everyone will want to miss I will make sure some point from the movie is part of a test question (or questions).
Hi Victoria:
Great plan! If we tie the lesson back to the SLO's and course objectives, selecting the resources and delivery methods should be an easier task.
Regards, Barry
I review the objectives and the expected student outcomes, and then select media that contributes to student achievement of objective or outcome. I also consider how the students seem to be learning the best and try to present different types of media to accomodate a variety of learning styles.
Hi Brian:
It sounds like your school has a fairly fixed curriculum to follow. That's OK, many schools do. Even so, the more media choices you integrate into your class, the more interesting, varied, and memorable your class will be for your students. I also think the more we can get our students engaged in their own learning, the more meaningful the information will be, and they'll retain more of the needed information from the class.
Regards, Barry
Our corporation has powerpoint presentation already layed out for my class. I also use the internet and actual pieces of motorcycles for the students to touch and look at. So far it has worked well.
Hi Dr. A:
In my online classes, I find my discussion forums facilitate student understanding and provides an opportunity for me to evaluate my students grasp of the material as well. I, like you, use multiple media to facilitate instruction.
Regards, Barry
Hi Ellen:
Variety in the delivery of media is helpful to providing meaningful instruction. Your class sounds like it would be fun to be a student!
Regards, Barry
Hi Susan:
This is a great idea because you're thinking about how best to get the needed information across to your students.
Regards, Barry
I sellect media that is going to have an impact on whatever the discussion topic is...if we are talking architecture/architects,say...A.Gaudy for instance...I am going to show some wonderful photos of his major works in my PP...and talk about why this is "The House of Bones"...it's fun,it's interesting...and they remember it!
I select based on the topic i need to cover--if i am covering a particular topic i have some videos which are excellent introductions to those topics, in addition I may enhance textbook material with more recent material --for instance include an article and discussion of h1n1 since that would not be in a textbook that was published in 2002. I try to vary the media i use so that students stay engaged.
In the online environment, Power Points and White boards are the norm. However, I also include videos to help stimulate my students. Basically, the content dictates the media.
Hi Wendy:
Blending or change ups with white board, discussion, group study/teaching - these are but a few methods to interject between your PPT slides.
Regards, Barry
I select media for content delivery based on what is available to me at the time and what is relevent to the course work. I currently use the powerpoint during my lectures but now I am rethinking of ways to keep my students attention. I would love to have some new ideas from anyone?
Hi Tangelia:
I think the best media is the presentation delivery that best facilitates instruction and enhances retention of essential material. This usually varies from class to class. Student selection would be OK if it is aligned with course objectives and the teacher will be able to adequetly assess or test on the material. Good post.
Regards, Barry
I select media for content delivery in many ways. Sometimes, I let the students decide which form the would like to see. Sometimes, it depends on the room where I am teaching. Often times, it just depends on what is being presented and how it would best suit the audience.
