I have in my education experience received instruction in various mediums. I have taken online classes, and hybrid classes I have had course materials and notes held online as well. Additionally, I have watched videos and presentations, slide shows, power point presentations and amateur projector art. I even went to an even in the Schnitzer concert hall where the speaker was using a projector and hand drawing and writing the "slides".
I have noticed a couple of things about the effectiveness of certain technologies. Firstly, the more basic and simple the technology the more likely it is to work famously. I have had instructors have issue with the projectors that interface with computers on a monthly basis. Only, once has the very simple projector that requires translucent copies ever failed an instructor. Though never have I seen a chalk board "fail to work" for one reason or another. I always prefer a visual medium in addition to a verbal one. I find that many students who do well are geared or inclined toward learning through auditory input, but I don't find that to be one of my personal strengths.
Hi there...
ReplyDeleteYou made me revisit the various ways I have been taught and the ways I have been able to respond to that teaching. I am not a fan of lots of PowerPoint, in fact it alienates me when a teacher used it all class. I do appreciate its use on a smaller level, though. I think we all have our ways of teaching and learning. I like the chalkboard because it is so low impact, I hate the white board only because of the toxins in the markers that make my head spin and worry me.
I like the image and idea of the Schnitzer and the presenter using the projector, or what I imagined was an Elmo overhead projector, which are my favorites.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Patrice
Jeremy, I remember chalk board! Actually, my math class instructor used the board almost exclusively, naturally, but we also watched a film about math! Anyway, I wonder if any instructors use slides any longer? That way one had a picture and lots of words to attach to that picture. There really is no one right way to teach and as long as we can pick up the information in a way that gets our attention then all the better. I happen to like variety in a class, that way the message gets to me on more than one level.
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