Previously broadcast web sessions, recorded and available for viewing on demand. Can combine video of the presentation along with any supporting materials used during the session, or blog discussions after the session. Examples: http://amps-web.mit.edu/public/sloan/2008/simon_johnson/sloan-simon_johnson-financial_crisis-mit-E51345-02dec2008-350k.html http://baselinescenario.com/2008/12/03/recorded-webcast-of-yesterdays-mit-class/ Advantages: Boost retention Enable students to review complicated material repeatedly at their convenience Teach once and reach multiple audiences Can be a recorded interview/guest appearance. If … Read More
Web presentation/Online lesson/Converted lecture/Independent Study/Multimedia
Web pages usually include text and graphics and, when appropriate, are supplemented by audio, video, music, sound effects, and Flash objects. Can be used to enrich existing print-based instructional materials. Examples: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/_graphics/civilwarcamp/flash.htm
Video
Instructional Qualities Demonstrates processes, procedures, and behaviors that can be difficult to describe Provides real world context Broadens the capacity to present information in rich format Offers a sensory rich experience Appeals to visual learners Motivates learners Can be used as the sole means of content or as part of a blended approach. Often used to capture a real time … Read More
Timelines
Tell stories that develop over time, historical themes Example: https://vinformation.org/en/history/ http://www.usatoday.com/news/graphics/abu_ghraib/flash.htm
Simulations
A simulation creates a realistic model of an actual situation or environment. Good for understanding the interrelationships among components of a system or process. Simulations differ from games in that they test or use a model that depicts or mirrors some aspect of reality. Learning occurs by studying the effects of change on one or more factors of the model. … Read More
Sights & Sounds
Documentary-style, audio drives the narrative, and photos are edited to fit the story. Transitions between photos are essential to a good presentation. Examples: http://www.usatoday.com/news/graphics/smokies_save/flash.htm http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/athens/multimedia/olyss/flash.htm
Quizzes, Q&A
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/candidate-match-game.htm http://www.usatoday.com/sports/graphics/dogmatchgame/flash.htm https://vinformation.org/en/Systemic_Change/Think_files/mini-quiz.swf
Puzzles
Crossword and other puzzles can be geared to a more literary or well-read type of audience. Examples: https://vinformation.org/en/Puzzles_files/st-louise/index.html http://education.jlab.org/elementwordscramble/index.html http://www.biblequizzes.org.uk/wsearch.php?006
Podcast
Instructional Qualities Appeals to aural learners Stimulates mental conceptualization and learner imagination Humanizes and personalizes student-instructor interaction Adds credibility/authority to the presentation Provides audio cues Focuses student attention Effective use of learner’s time Music and sound effects can be used to enhance podcasts. Over 3,600 education-related podcasts exist in iTunes library. Can be used as the sole means of content … Read More
Photo Galleries/Slide Shows
A series of photos with text captions in slideshow format. Sometimes photos are the best way to tell a story. Example: http://www.usatoday.com/news/gallery/day/flash.htm http://alabamamosaic.org/