Discussion Post 4-Multiple Modalities & Evaluation of my multimedia project

How can we understand and assess communication practices which utilize multiple modalities?

How can we effectively implement and evaluate our own multimedia projects?

 

      The multiple forms of technology and the various capabilities of Web 2.0 tools has effectively allowed users to gain quick and reliable access to information. However, the reliability of the technology resource is solely dependent upon who's inputting the data and the source from which the information is being extracted from. Halverson (2010) states, "in an interactive process, the collective can make use of anybody's contribution and shape it in such a way that it fits the needs of the community. Through such collaborative processes the community can enhance its knowledge base and build new knowledge." In other words, the successful utilization of technology will allow its user to continuously gain new knowledge. This can be done collaboratively or not. However, I think the collaborative nature of how individuals use technology can also shape learning more positively. For example, I have witnessed this in my own classroom. My students collaborate using Google Docs to write their argumentative research essays. I think the collaborative form is more interesting as they write together, but I also think that the feedback that they give each other helps my students to improve in writing also.  In today's time,  the use multiple modalities is absolutely necessary and this type of interaction with technology can lead a synthesis of new capabilities or even new knowledge bases. Being able to try new tools and figuring out which tools work best and for very specific purposes also plays a pivotal role in shaping how products using technology can turn out.

     One method that I used to rethink about my MMP project was reviewing the ADDIE model. Keeping in my the instructional design of my project, I reflected back upon reviewing what the ADDIE model included and how could I effectively incorporate elements from this model into my project. I reviewed the following:

"The ADDIE model is the generic process traditionally used by instructional designers and training developers. The five phases—Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation—represent a dynamic, flexible guideline for building effective training and performance support tools. While perhaps the most common design model, there are a number of weaknesses to the ADDIE model which have led to a number of spin-offs or  variations."

http://www.instructionaldesign.org/models/addie.html

 

Also, I used feedback from my colleagues to rethink how I could finalize and reshape my multimedia project. I care about what my users think in terms of accessibility, reliability, functionality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Works Cited

Halverson, E. R. (2010). Film as identity exploration: A multimodal analysis of youth-produced films. Teachers College Record 112(9), 2352-2378.

 

http://www.instructionaldesign.org/models/addie.html

 

 

MMP Updates-Demonstrations of I pad Apps

For this MMP update I created several videos that demonstrates the function of the following apps: Doceri, I tunes University, and more. I think it's important to demonstrate to teachers how they can use the apps to enhance their lessons or creativity. Also, these videos can be found on my website. I have also included another update on my project as well. The first video provides an update of my project. In the second video, I provide a demonstration of how to use a Voki that I created. I also added a background of a picture of the building where we teach. In the 3rd video I created a screencast giving a demonstration how we can utilize the Doceri app to discuss student work.

MMP update 2

Inspire: The Digital Tool for Language Arts Teachers

I created a website (still in the editing process) and here's a brief introduction with comments to the feedback that I received from teachers in my building and from the professor. Feel free to leave your comments. This screencast gives my comments in which I address the placement of elements in regard to the composition. I absolutely love color and I think one of the strengths is the visual hue of my page, which helps to add value. However, I fully believe in improvement and I'm looking to refine my product over the course of the next two weeks. 

MMP Update-LA Resource-Blog Post

I have been working on a new and improved language arts resource. I started with a blank canvas. Please provide some feedback. This resource is being designed with the purpose of helping our language arts department become a little more organized. My supervisor asked for a tool that "had everything." The primary goal: To offer helpful information in regard to: the common core standard, the PARCC test, helpful iPad Apps, and reading strategies for non fiction texts. The website can be viewed at this address: http://kenchettadudley.wix.com/kenchettalaresource

Screencast 2 created using my iPad

This is an example of a screencast that I created, which will be utilized in a professional development meeting that I will be holding. The topic of the professional development session is to demonstrate effective instructional use of the iPad (content specific). So, within this screencast, I used Doceri, which is a recording app to help me create a screencast modeling to language arts teachers an example of how they can utilize this app in writing instruction. Prior to the professional development meeting, I issued a survey to help me be able to better identify what needs the teachers have. This survey can be accessed at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2QZGL7Z. The results of the survey indicated that the teachers are interested in learning about apps that can help in them improve LA instruction. (LA-language arts). So, I am in the process of collecting apps. Additionally, I would like to present apps and provide podcasts, screencasts to help teachers better understand the function of the apps all on one web based platform (My Multimedia Montage Project).

Example Screencast that I created: