Engebretsen’s article reminds me of Mayer (2003) we discussed two weeks ago and the cognitive theory of learning. I can see a parallel between the two articles when Engebretsen argued: “In essence, it addresses the matter of how texts and video can interact in the service of effective and purposeful communication”. This is what Mayer refers to as multimedia learning. According to him, when text and video interact meaningful and deeper learning takes place, that is, with possibility of problem-solving transfer. Videos convey the pictorial message in the visual channel and texts convey the verbal message in the verbal channel and the interaction between the two activates the learning process.
In general I agree with the point made by both authors. However, I think that they don’t address all types of learners, especially when special education is concerned. How valid is their claim when the learner’s brain is damaged, that is, if one of two the channels becomes inoperative after an accident? What will be the multimedia designing in such a situation?
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Literacy In ECE
// Feb 27, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Your thoughtfulness in responding to both of these articles is important. I completely agree with you, and the authors, that linking technology, specifically blogs and podcasts, in a way that highlights meaningful and deeper learning is essential.
Your attention to students with special needs is imperative and something I believe education overlooks too quickly. I’m not sure what multimedia designs would look like in this situation; however, it should be addressed. Do you have any thoughts?
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