Weekly Reflection 3

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Describe how Multi-media Learning Theory can help us create more effective instructional videos and tutorials

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According to an article written by the Jacksonville State University, Richard Mayer created the Multi-Media Learning Theory to influence the way that online, blended courses and instructional materials are designed. This theory can help create more effective and instructional videos in many different ways.

For starters, using visuals and texts, by incorporating images, diagrams and text to emphasize the topic. This flows into the idea of active engagement, having interactive elements which makes the learner more inclined to participate or interact with what they’ve learnt. By having different medias like videos, and graphics within a presentation also helps those who have different learning methods.

Following this, adding check ins to the presentation or lessons gives the learners a chance to check their understanding, which can help them when it comes to studying as they are able to figure out what sections they may need to brush up on. This also gives the educators a chance to see where their students are at with understanding the topic, teachers may need to focus more on a specific section of the lesson.

By adding these ideas of Multi-Media Learning Theory into instructional videos and tutorials, learners are more likely to gain a deeper understanding of the topic, have better engagement to the lesson and are more likely to remember what was taught. Overall, these would lead to more effective learning for many students with different learning methods.

Describe what a Flipped Classroom teaching model could look like for grade 2

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A flipped classroom teaching model for grade 2 is made for students to engage in content through instructional videos and readings. Where they then use their class time to engage in activities, discussions and collaborative learning. Flipped classroom would be implemented in the way of having home learning through short video lessons about key concepts like math strategies or online activities like games and quizzes which focus on the concepts covered in the videos or readings. Students will then take this learning into the classroom where they are able to work on collaborative projects, hands on learning and get the support needed by their teachers.

What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of this approach for grade 2?

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Strengths of having a Flipped Classroom

• Students are able to engage in activities that are more hands-on which creates a more critical and collaborative way of learning.
• By having a more interactive activities, students are more likely to stay engaged with their learning.
• This gives children the ability to take ownership of their learning. They are able to feel more independence within their schooling.
• Teachers and educators are able to identify where students may need extra support in their learning, which gives them the ability to help the students gain a better understanding on a deeper level.

Weakness of having a Flipped Classroom

• At the level of grade 2, students are not independent enough to understand and access any class content at home. This means they will be relying on their parents or guardians to help them, which could cause issues for some families for various reasons.
• Students at this age also have a shorter attention span which means that the content will have to be engaging to hold their attention.
• Students may not have the ability to access the internet or devices like computers, tablets etc at home. Students would then be unable to get the proper learning.
• This also means parents will be more hands on with their children learning which may take both students and parents time to adjust and may cause some challenges.