Chapter 9 - Instructional Media: Chalkboards to Video - CGISS

The Activities
• Films
o Films, as well as other visual media, can be stopped and
important segments viewed, discussed, criticized, or
reflected upon.
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Students can be given questions to answer as they watch.
Groups can be established to discover or examine specific
points.
One of the most interesting uses of this media technology
is to allow students to film their own projects. Some have
their own cameras; others can check out cameras from
media centers or departments. The best of these films
might be used in future classes.
• Overhead projectors or presentation software
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Intersperse, among the slides, questions or activities for
the students.
Another way to get students active is to give them the
overhead transparency and pen and allow them to do
problem solving as individuals or groups.
Just one reminder. Do not put your notes on presentation
software, project it in your class, and then read it to the
class!
• Demonstrations
During interactive demonstrations, ask students questions
such as: “What will happen if …”
Brainstorming
The Intention
Brainstorming, in which students are encouraged to generate as
many ideas on the topic as possible without judgment or critique
when they are made, can be used in many learning contexts,
whether solving a problem, generating questions to ask about a
visual presentation, or summarizing the key points of a lecture.
The operant word in the definition of brainstorming is generating.
Students can use this session as an opportunity to make
connections, free associate, and recognize that they have been
engaging with the topic in ways they may not have been aware.
Section: Lesson Delivery 81 Chapter 8: Using Active Learning