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Evaluating with Multimedia Tools

Evaluating with Multimedia Tools. Harouna Ba EDC Center for Children & Technology www.edc.org/CCT. Evaluation Goals. Impact of a Complex Multimedia Science Project on Students’ Experiences and Learning Diverse population of students. Methods.

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Evaluating with Multimedia Tools

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  1. Evaluating with Multimedia Tools Harouna Ba EDC Center for Children & Technology www.edc.org/CCT

  2. Evaluation Goals • Impact of a Complex Multimedia Science Project on Students’ Experiences and Learning • Diverse population of students

  3. Methods • Print: interviews, surveys, and questionnaires, classroom observations, and inquiry tools • Video-assessment • Online databases: journals, message boards, and chat.

  4. Multimedia Tool Affordances • Print: • Contextual information • Students’ learning • Video-assessment and online databases: • Reliability issues • Complexity of students’ learning • Technology use

  5. Major Findings • JASON IMPACT ON TEACHERS • JASON changes teaching practice in terms of collaboration, project-based learning and alternative assessment. • JASON increases teachers’ use of technology.

  6. Major Findings (Cont.) • JASON IMPACT ON STUDENT LEARNING • JASON hands-on and environmental exploration activities are engaging and appealing to the students. • JASON curriculum makes science real and relevant. • Most JASON students acquired scientific inquiry and analytical skills, and outperformed non-JASON students.

  7. Major Findings (Cont.) • COMMON CONTEXTUAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES • Curriculum • Teachers • School and district requirements

  8. Major Findings (Cont.) • The success of JASON depends on the teacher. • The project attracts teachers who take a hands-on approach to science and enjoy learning new subjects. • The project gives teachers ideas for labs and activities. • The project requires dedication and innovation on the part of teachers.

  9. Major Findings (Cont.) • The JASON curriculum is adaptable. • Teachers pick and choose activities from the curriculum. • Teachers select activities that support state and district standards. • Teacher reuse activities.

  10. Major Findings (Cont.) • District and School constraints impeded the process. • Even inexpensive materials add up in cost when used with many students. • Schools/districts do not always pay for training for all JASON teachers. • Teachers have no time to coordinate interdisciplinary projects with other teachers. • Lack of access to technology prevents teachers from taking advantage of online resources. • Stressed teachers cannot integrate new material into existing curriculum.

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