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:

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.

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...