instructional aids presentation 21 9-11 (2)
DESCRIPTION
This is a presentation given to instructors to encourage the use of instructional aids. It has two main components, -- very low tech physical teaching aids (inex cards etc.) and virtual resources (Presentation software, OER repositories, open sedTRANSCRIPT
Instructional Aids (IAs)
OR
Teaching Aids
THE LEARNING CENTRE (TLC)
What Are NOT Instructional Or Teaching Aids?
Training media that
physically
communicates an
instructional message
to students, e.g. printed
text, video cassettes,
instructor’s voice, etc.
What ARE Instructional Or Teaching Aids?
These are devices that
help the instructor in
the teaching process
What ARE Instructional Or Teaching Aids?
They make:
concepts clearer to
students
the learning process
simpler and more
enjoyable
useful training devices
What Are Instructional Or Teaching Aids?
Not self-supporting
Meant to aid or help
support teaching
Help supplement
learning
Reinforce
teaching/learning
process
Instructional Aids Appeal to:
Seeing
Touching
Hearing
Smelling
Tasting
6th sense
Where Can We Find IAs ? Markets
Grocery stores
Variety stores
Garage sales
Household articles
Warehouse remains
Outdoors
Paradigms Of Teaching
BehaviourismCognitivismConstructivismDesign-BasedHumanism
http://www.learning-theories.com
Research Findings on IAs Usage
Show on average a 10 to 15% increase in retention
Show retention is potentially increased by as much as 80 percent.
Source: http://www.dynamicflight.com/avcfibook/inst_aids
What Are Some IAs We Can Use In Our Classrooms?
Flash Cards
Large enough to be visible
One main point for each
card
Different colours
Sequence ideas from simple
to more difficult
Manipulatives Plants
Styrofoam pieces
Stones
Mirrors
Elastic bands
Thread
Nails
Paper clips
Stuff around the home Coins
Bottles
Boxes
Tins
Straws
Covers
Used paper
Twist tiesToothpicks
Toys
Cards
Antiques
Cut-aways/scrap materials
Seeds
Odds and Ends
Commercial Models
Charts
Tables
Logs
Diagrams
Graphics
Cartoons
The Elmo character is often used to reach children with important messages, such as fire safety.
Elmo
Index Cards
Small
One main point per
card
Colours…colours…
colours
Precise
Role Play
Student involvementOne concept at a timeMove from simple to
more difficult
Marker Board
Keep cleanErase all irrelevant
materialKeep markers,
erasers, cleaning cloths, rulers, and related items readily available to avoid interruption of your presentation
Smart Boards
The Smart Board is an interactive whiteboard that uses touch detection for user input – e.g., scrolling, right mouse-click – in the same way normal PC input devices, such as a mouse or keyboard, detect input.
Pictures…pictures…visuals… ... worth a thousand words
Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)
• Blackboard
• Moodle
• Sakai
Visual Media
Purpose?
Advantages?
Disadvantages?
Effectiveness?
Videos
You Tube
Self made
Commercial ones
Mash ups
Podcasts/Videocasts
Digital media files (either audio or video)
that are downloaded through web
syndication
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcast
BloggingA blog is a type of website or part of a website
maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video.
One many = uni-directional
Wiki
• Website that allows the creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages via a web browser using a simplified markup language or a WYSIWYG text editor
• Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki
With permission Alan Levine http://www.slideshare.net/cogdog/50ways-plp
A web based presentation application and storytelling tool using a single, infinite canvas instead of traditional slides
Prezi
http://www.slideshare.net/
Collaborative EditingCollaborative editing tools e.g. Google Docs allow a group of individuals to simultaneously edit a document, see who else is working on it, and watch in real time as others make changes.
Mobile Apps. and Mobile LiteracyMobile application development is the process
by which application software is developed for small low- power hand held devices such as personal digital assistants, enterprise digital assistants or mobile phones.
Social Networking
• Yahoo
• Skype
• Google Talk
Before it was announced on mainstream media the micro-blogging site was responding to the death of the singer and ‘Amy Winehouse’ quickly became one of Twitter’s 'trending' topics.
Trending refers to whichever names or terms are the most talked about at that particular moment. These are defined by the site as ‘most breaking’ topics.Shortly after the confirmation of her death, Winehouse was mentioned in nearly 10 per cent of all tweets worldwide. As there are 200million users this equates to 20million people communicating with one another about her death.
Educational Gaming
Student
• enjoyment
• participation
• personal interest
… but also
• Open Wonderland, Open Cobalt, Open Simulator (OpenSim) and realXtend a
Diverse 2008, INHolland University Arts Metaverse in Croquet 1.0 (2:10, 4:20, 6:15)
Resource Materials
• Library
• Internet
• Conferences
• Workshops
• Seminars
• Colleagues
• Talking circles
Thank You!