Discussion: Selecting Appropriate Media
Part 1: Individual Work
Think of a topic, lesson, or activity which students find difficult. Compose a short summary answering the following questions:
- What is your learning objective or instructional goal for this material or activity?
- Are there illustrations, clarifications, or additional information that would help students better understand the material or activity?
- What are the most frequently asked questions about the material or activity?
- Do you currently draw on the board, use transparencies, or some other kind of technology when teaching this face to face?
Part 2: Share
Reflect on your writing from Part 1 and share your summary with the group.
Also share your ideas for which type of media might be used to support the material or activity you selected.
Part 3: Respond
Respond to at least two other participants with observations or comments about their posted summaries.
- Are the media selections appropriate for the learning objective or instructional goal? Why or why not?
- Does the media selection add instructional value? In what way?
- Do you have additional recommendations or alternate media selections?
Part 4: Final Comment
After participating in the discussion, select a posting by another participant that moved you, triggered an idea, or caused you to think about appropriate use of media in a different way. Answer the following prompt in a final post to this discussion:
I appreciated ___________'s comment on ___________ because it made me...