As I have moved through this course on designing multimedia instruction, it has been interesting to see how differently
instruction must be created when media is used in isolation. Now that we are at
the point where we can combine media, the design becomes more fascinating to
create. I have realized how important it is to create different formats of
instruction to differentiate between student’s learning styles. Along with
this, knowing your audience helps determine the type of instruction that may be
most beneficial for the student. Younger students may be more inclined to
listen to or watch instructions, where adults may prefer text or a mixture of
text and media. I found the most difficult type of instructions to create were
those made of images only. Sometimes, there has to be verbal instruction to
give the detail needed to create a good instructional set.
Now that
we are creating audio-visual instruction, I can see that this type of instruction
can benefit teaching and learning. I feel that by combining the two, the
student should be able to better visualize the instructions and the designated
outcome. In addition, the use of audio-visual instruction seems to spark
student interest by adding personal touch to the instruction. But I feel that
one of the largest benefits of using audio-visual instruction is that it allows
the instruction to be accessed at anytime, anywhere so that the student can go
through the instruction when they need to apply it.
Like with any other type of instruction, there
are possible issues that can be encountered when designing and using
audio-visual instruction. Probably the most obvious issue is the lack of proper
equipment or software to create the instructions so that they can be accessed
through multiple browsers and devices. Along with this, the students must have
access to some sort of device that will display the instructions whether they
are located on a network or on the Internet. And then there is always the issue
of the Internet browser choice. With each browser working differently, finding
the correct mix of software, plug-ins, and display can be difficult to find a
consistent browser to use that will allow the audio-visual instructions to work
properly.
I look forward to creating an audio-visual
instruction set because I do feel that this type of instruction can have an
impact on teaching and learning. This type of instructions allows me to provide
more online instructions for staff and students. In my job, I need to work with
teachers as they infuse technology into their curriculum. With the ability to
offer trainings online for software and applications, I will have more time to
work with teachers as they develop lessons to use in their classrooms. As for
my learning, I know that I learn better when I can watch a short video and can
see what the outcome should be. In addition, I have seen that using audio for
feedback has made the feedback much more beneficial for me than just looking at
a quick comment or marking on a rubric. Listening to the teacher explain the
feedback helped me move forward with confidence.
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