Engaging learners and providing transformation learning experiences are essential to be an effective adult educator. One of the ways to accomplish this goal is with the effective use of applications and multimedia resources. After some research, I would like to share the following technologies:
Flickr - www.flickr.com
Flickr is a tool used for creating, publishing, and using images online (Richardson, 2010). I selected this tool because of its endless possibilities of the use of digital images in learning and its ability to reach learners around the globe. This tool also provides visual learners with a playground to be innovative as it relates to their learning and nurturing their development to understand the targeted subject matter. This has become the preferred choice for web-based digital photography for many educators (Richardson, 2010).
I would incorporate the use of this tool into my professional practice in a variety of ways. Learners would create presentations, slide shows, and illustrate subject matter utilizing the tool. The annotation feature would be utilized to encourage learners to add commentary as necessary. All learners would be required to provide feedback or questions on each other's work through the online discussion to foster a dialogue to support the objective of the assignment. Overall, the use of Flickr would be incorporated in the learning experience so that assignments would be targeted to the use of the tool while reinforcing and supplementing the content of the course.
Screencast - TechSmith.com
Screencasting is the ability to capture computer navigation with narration (Richardson, 2010). This action is made possible with camtasia software. Screencasts can be created in 3 easy steps with this software (TechSmith, 2016). I selected this tool because it can be many uses and versatility for the instructor as well as the learner. Screencasting can be used to support a blended learning experience as well as reinforcement for learners with their direct use of the tool.
The use of this tool would be incorporated into my professional practice in very specific ways to support learning. Live screencasts would be created during instruction and provided as supplemental materials and review for learners. Screencasts can be used as support materials for adult educators (Richardson, 2010). In addition, I would use screencasts to provided a blended learning environment by pre-recording some elements of the course instruction that would allow for more specific application during the learning experience (TechSmith, 2015). The learning experience would include specific assignments that required learners to create screencasts to demonstrate their understanding and application of skills and knowledge of the subject matter.
References:
Richardson, W. (2010). Blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other powerful web tools for classrooms (3rd ed.).
Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Make a Screencast with Camtasia. (2016). In TechSmith. Retrieved from www.TechSmith.com.
Yes Nicole, I also choose Flickr I am looking forward to using Flickr to construct learning materials for my Nursing Aid students.
ReplyDeleteHi Nicole! I haven't used Flickr before however, I can see the benefits of using it for my graphic design classes. I can have my students upload and share images of their design work. I could also use it as a method for students to post comments, hold discussions about a particular design or subject matter pertaining to graphic design.
ReplyDeleteHello Nicole, I am interested in using Flickr in a future online class, the benefits seems endless. At present, in the correctional classroom, it would not be feasible. Great post. Gloria
ReplyDeleteNicole, very interesting post. I have not had a chance to try Flickr but it looks like fun. I understand that Flickr allow users to view photos of others, comment on the photo, and mark photos as a favorite. Flickr access provides public and private image storage where the user has control on who can view the image. I think this educational tool will help visual learners by remembering what they see.
ReplyDeleteHi Nicole, I had never used or heard of Flickr before. It seems like a very interesting tool to utilize for students. I believe this would be a great addition to just regular power point presentations.
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ReplyDeleteI love your idea of using screencasting with adult learners as a way to supply supplemental materials and opportunities to review! I especially like the idea of how screencasting would appeal to visual and audio learners. Thanks for the idea!
Andrea