Walden University - EDUC 6145 Week 5 - Technology Tools

Technology and multimedia can enrich the learning experience of learners. However, if the technology and multimedia require technical knowledge on use, they each either increase the time demand on the learner or increase the admission standards for the instructional program by making sure learners prior to entry have the required perquisite technical knowledge needed to be successful in the class.


Audio-Video is the most appealing tool for online teaching in addition to online pre-testing such as multiple-choice questions. A student should have a few computer automated fill in the blank, matching,  and multiple choice questions to complete each day (e.g. 5 questions per day per course) and week (e.g. 25 total questions) to check their knowledge and remove inaccuracies early on. In addition, tracking performance can be used to show if class participation or lack of participation was the cause of a poor performance level of a learner.


References


Coronel J. (2023). Practical Technological Tools for Teaching and Connecting


          with Adolescent English Learners in the Post-Pandemic Age. RELC Journal,


          00336882231175762. https://doi.org/10.1177/00336882231175762

Comments

  1. HeatherFebruary 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM

    Hi Christopher,

    Technology and multimedia are tools that can enhance the learning experience for students in online education (Mayer, 2014). As you mentioned, incorporating weekly quizzes can be an effective strategy. They reinforce learning and provide immediate feedback (Boettcher & Conrad, 2016). They also allow students to identify areas for improvement. I have integrated “sneaky” quizzes in lecture videos to help track how many students actually watch the required videos. Integrating these sneaky quizzes provides me feedback. Students who participate in the sneaky quizzes gain feedback on how well they understand the material in that video.

    Overall, the challenge lies in balancing the use of technology with ensuring that all students are adequately prepared to engage with it and that these tools do not negatively affect the learning experience.

    Reference

    Boettcher, J. V., & Conrad, R. (2016). The online teaching survival guide: Simple and practical pedagogical tips (2nd ed.).San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Mayer, R. E. (2014). The Cambridge handbook of multimedia learning. New York: University of Cambridge.

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