• How does multimedia keep the learner motivated to learn?
Multimedia helps to maintain or strengthen the interest of the learner. When the learning styles are mixed up throughout the unit (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) it stimulates the learner and keeps the mind active and engaged.
• Is there an “entertainment” factor needed for today’s student?
Without a doubt. Sadly, teachers are competing with video games, movies, TV, etc. This technology provides a fast paced relay of information that students get used to. Put them in a classroom that doesn’t offer multiple methods to teach them, almost all at once, and they seem to go crazy. Behavior issues arise and the classroom isn’t operating like a well-oiled machine.
• Do you think the student has to always interact with content just to stay focused?
No. I think there is power in imagination. I think having a student take some information and imagine the possibilities that could be with that information can maintain focus. In fact, I think it’s usually pretty entertaining for a student to imagine something different than the normal and become creative with it.
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I think you are dead on with your statement about multimedia maintaining or strengthening interest. I also agree about the lack of media adding to behavior issues. I read that today's students are able to take in many media streams and without them their brain seems stark to them. Interesting study.
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