I personally support Kozma’s
position because in his article it is emphasized on how attributions are
variables in media theory while Clark pointed out that it is not necessary
for a medium! Also, using media to
influence learning as a result, in looking for sufficient conditions when
learning in-seat classroom fails to occur. In Kozma's conclusion, I do agree that changing our view of educational technology to
advance and develop with teaching. That way, we will be able to improve and move forward in
education and learning!
As for my statement on the media’s influence in learning, is a great potential to create especially in
this digital age as a connection between media and learning! I believe nowadays learners become bored very
easily in the classrooms, also they would get distracted and lose
interest. In my opinion, it’s a great
way to integrate technology in the learning process and not to be too focused
only on technology at the same time.
Also, we should always take into consideration the learners' background
in using technology, which would have an effect on their motivation for their learning. For example, if they lack in knowing how to use technology, perhaps training those learners or letting them practice more by observing
their classmates and doing it themselves a few times would help them get used
to it. Looking at my own online teaching sessions, the learners have improved greatly compared to their first class. Yet before taking these one-on-one classes, the learners have to part takes a short training to avoid confusion in body language and using the tools available for them in the lesson itself.
Technology in the class does enhance the learning environment. I appreciate that you pointed out the possibility of different technical skill sets each student will bring with them to the classroom. How can teachers catch those students up ?
ReplyDeleteThat's a great question! I think motivation is one important aspect. If a student isn't motivated to be part of a discussion, for example, then whatever a teacher does to let those students catch up might not work. However, I think making students work in pairs (one is skillful enough with technology; the other is less proficient with technology) they can work together by observing the skillful student and then trying to practice it themselves with peer feedback. Throughout the lessons, the students with less technological skill might have improved and would feel more comfortable working in groups.
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ReplyDeleteWhoops, had to switch my Google accounts. I think you bring up a really good point about a students interaction and comfort with technology. For those of us who have been raised and who are constantly exposed to digital literacy tools, we often forget that not everyone is digitally literate. Your response to Britteany definitely touches on this and on a solution for helping digitally illiterate students to work alongside their peers.
DeleteI couldn't agree with you more with the statement of taking a learners background with technology into account. Every year, as an educator, I am presented with different students from a plethora of different cultural backgrounds that all have different experiences with technology. Seeing what the students already know and/or have been exposed to in their personal life will affect with how they learn at school.
ReplyDeleteYou made a great point about students becoming bored. It would be unrealistic of us to expect them to live in a digital work and come to an outdated atmosphere to learn.
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