There is such a huge variety of multimedia out there at our disposal, that it is often hard to know where to even start. Going beyond the textual presentation is a huge benefit for many of my learners. Being able to interact with visuals, audio, and images taps into the different learning styles nicely. But…what do you use and when do you use it….tough questions.
Using Bates and Pooles’s SECTIONS framework works well for multimedia, too. I really like the consistency of applying one main framework when I am making technology choices, plus many other theorists weighed in on how to use the SECTIONS framework, so there is no limit of resources available to check in with.
References:
Bates, A.W. & Poole, G. (2003). Chapter 4: a Framework for Selecting and Using Technology. In Effective Teaching with Technology in Higher Education: Foundations for Success. (pp. 77-105). San Francisco: Jossey Bass Publishers.
Boyes, J., Dowie, S. & Rumzan, I. (2005). Using the SECTIONS Framework to Evaluate Flash Media. Innovate Journal of Online Education, 2(1). Accessed online 12 March 2009 http://www.innovateonline.info/pdf/vol2_issue1/Using_the_SECTIONS_Framework_to_Evaluate_Flash_Media.pdf
Siemens, G. (2003). Evaluating Media Characteristics: Using multimedia to achieve learning outcomes. Elearnspace. http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/mediacharacteristics.htm
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And how much can you integrate with limited time and resources? Even leveraging existing content requires work to vett, adapt and position multimedia objects.
Worth the work usually–if scoped out well!