Session 1, Activity 1----The successful use of multimedia in class

I think the use of multimedia in today's class is a kind of using technology that enhances teaching and learning. As developing student understanding through aligning media to intended learning outcomes, it can effectively capture the learners' attention, especially the younger ones, acting as a springboard for deeper learning as it prompts the learner to think outside the box, beyond a traditional textbook. It makes learning fun for all. It also encourages learners' interaction and fosters collaborative learning among students. Some teachers said it make education change from a two dimensional spoonfeeding transmission to a three dimensional dynamic process. Some students reflected that when having English grammar class, the teachers used an interactive CD with visuals to help them see how one word has multiple grammatical usage depending on where it appears in a sentence. The students think the use of this medium excited the them and increased class participation as the teacher separate them into teams in the form of a competition. Some parents also said that their children learn much quicker in a relaxed fun setting and the grammar concepts sunk in better as they see the variation of how one word can be used in different ways.

By:Makino