After reading the summary on The Media Debate , it appears as though many were anticipating the power of media in the future, in instruction, and in the learning process. Although Clark had a sound argument, as far as his stand on media, I'd have to side more with Kozma's arguments. Living in the day and age we live in, it's almost a given that instruction must consist of a certain media. Because 21st century students, or rather digital natives, were introduced to technology at such an early age, that is all they know, which means doing anything different from their norm would probably render ineffective. I have personally witnessed how my own students are restless when I present instruction based solely on printed text. On the other hand, I have also witnessed how the incorporation of technology into my instruction has helped my students process information a lot better as opposed to simply a lecture. They are less fidgety and antsy when I deliver instruction that incorporates various forms of media, thus accommodating all students with various styles. Personal connections are made, students are better able to comprehend the material at hand, and are engaged with the integration of technology.
It is evident that they need to be stimulated in order to learn and be productive. I like that Kozma goes further and rephrases the question : " How, do media affect learning?" and instead focuses on the question, ".....what are the actual and potential relationships between media and learning?"
This again proves that media is more than just a tool and can render profound effects on learning. Our earlier reading in the course, Bloom's Revised Taxonomy, also confirms that media assists and goes hand in hand with the learning process. Furthermore, this is yet another reason why such media literacy standards exist in the curriculum that I must teach.
Anderson, L.W., and D.R. Krathwohl. 2000. A taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing: revision of Bloom’s taxonomy of educational objectives. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
The media debate. (2012, August 30). Retrieved November 20, 2016, from http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/The_media_debate
Rachel,
ReplyDeleteI also liked the rephrasing of the question by Kozma. I think your reference to the updating of the Bloom's taxonony to include technology is quite appropriate for this assignment. Technology is in everyone' lives now, especially our students.
I agree, our students are digital natives, and we must find stimulating, and (dare I say) entertaining ways to present the content we teach.
ReplyDeleteOur students were born into a world of technology and we as educators have to do what ever it takes to engage our students through our lessons.
ReplyDeleteYou are right! Technology does make teaching more fun. I think so. I've seen how the kids get excited when I let them use Ipads to do research versus looking for information using an encyclopedia. :)
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