TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION IN EDUCATION

MULTIMEDIA APPROACH

                                                                    

   

                   Educational technology, the science and technology of teaching and learning, has evolved and devised various techniques, strategies approaches for both the teacher and learner to realize their teaching – learning objective in a quite effective way.            Multi- Media Approach consisting the use of many appropriate and carefully selected devices, techniques, and media in such a combination as to yield in the most effective realization of the teaching – learning objectives in a best possible way.It is defined as, “an approach to teaching – learning process which digitally integrates text, graphics, animations, audios, videos, still pictures, and motion videos”. It is proposed by Bob Goldstein (1966).  In this approach, teaching- learning process is carried out through a number of media by using them in such a planned and organized combination. It is a combination of hardware, software and system approach.

Characterestic Features

Ø  It can convey vast area of information.
Ø  It provides the opportunity to gain mastery of competencies and skills.
Ø  Uses different media, devices and techniques at same time.
Ø  It improve the process of teaching – learning.
Ø  It provides meaningful learning experience.
Ø  Media use in sequential and judiciously.
Ø  It is a powerful means of communication.

Types of Media used in Multi- Media Approach

1.      Media in terms of the method and Strategies
2.      Media in terms of Auto- instruction
3.      Media in terms of Mass communication
4.      Media in terms of the use of Audio-Visual aids
5.      Media in terms of Gaining living experiences
6.      Media in terms of Reading / Teaching material
 

Steps in Multi –Media Approach

 Teacher Initiates Teaching -Learning Activities

                           

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 Teacher demonstrate a specific and specialized unit

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 Preparation of space for student's independent learning

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 Students active participation takes place

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Integration of theory and practical

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Critical analysis,Critical evaluation, exchange of ideas, etc.

  

    Role of Teacher

• Ø  Teacher has to adopt a number of methods and techniques, he cannot be satisfied with the lecture.
  
• Ø  Teacher has to be aware of different available media and their availability.
  
• Ø  Teacher makes a judicious choice of media.
  
• Ø  Teacher as facilitator, students make self paced learning.

     Advantages

v  It allows students to organize information in meaningful ways.

v  It provides different learning styles.

v  It helps in self paced learning of students.

v  It makes learning meaningful and pleasurable.

v  Anywhere and anytime learning.

v  It breaks language barriers.

      Disadvantages

v  It requires sophisticated instruments, make financial burden.

v  Teacher must expertise in technology and skill to use variety of media.

v  It is not feasible in all topics.