Impact of Technology and Multimedia
What Impact does technology and multimedia have on online learning environments?
Technology and multimedia have a significant impact in online learning environments. It is incorporates the use of the Internet, mobile phones, computers, electronics and print media. As society continues to grow, technology will as well. Technology has allowed online learning to impede through communicating views, ideas, and information with audio, video, blogs, and any other programs that can be used to interact among learners. Technology has made a positive effect on leaners attitudes towards learning. Learners feel more successful in school and are motivated to learn when using a computer-based instruction.
What are the most important considerations an online instructor should make before implementing technology?
The most important considerations an online instructor should make before implementing technology is making sure the technology that is being used is serving the purpose and the accessibility requirements are met. The instructor needs to use tools that will be useful for the course in meeting the learner’s needs. In addition, the instructor needs to be clear in their course requirements and processes for communicating explicit, leading the launch of the course learning community, and ensuring that all learners are engaged (Boettcher & Conrad, 2010).
What implications do usability and accessibility of technology tools have for online teaching?
In order for the course to be successful for the instructor as well as the learners, it is imperative that the technology tools be available in a method that is beneficial to learning and instructing. It is important to test for any type of malfunction before the course starts so that the course can run smoothly.
What technology tools are most appealing to you for online teaching as you move forward in your career in instructional design?
The technology that is most appealing to me is incorporating different types of video and audio tools into a design. For one of my previous assignments, I had the opportunity to create a video using Animoto. Animoto is a great website that is user friendly and allows you to be creative. I am very interesting in learning new technology.
References
Boettcher, J. V., & Conrad, R. (2010). The Online Teaching Survival Guide. Simple and Practical Pedagogical Tips. Jossey-Bass.
Animoto. (2012). Creating stunning videos! Retrieved from http://animoto.com/.
I agree that the technology chosen should be one that is beneficial to all involved. It is important to use technology with a purpose in mind and not to use to be using it. I also think it is important to consider how accessible the technology is for different types of learners as well as learners with disabilities. Do you have any thoughts on technologies that are currently out there that can be modified to meet the needs of students who learn differently.
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