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M edia? D iversity? L earning? How do they connect ?

M edia? D iversity? L earning? How do they connect ? . Kim Roselli Dr. Sockman MCOM 160 October 3, 2009 . What is Media? .

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M edia? D iversity? L earning? How do they connect ?

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  1. Media? Diversity? Learning? How do they connect? Kim Roselli Dr. Sockman MCOM 160 October 3, 2009

  2. What is Media? “In communication, media (singular medium) are the storageand transmissionchannels or tools used to storeand deliver information or data ...” (wikipedia.org)

  3. Traditional Media for Learning

  4. Wikis Interactive Websites Conferencing Tools Personal Response Devices Online Quizzes/ Surveys New Media In Learning Presentation Software Online Discussion Forums Podcasts

  5. What factors are included?

  6. Research • A general education college course was studied throughout the semester, because they have the most diverse students. • Fourteen different media were used throughout the semester , to study choice of media. • Subjects were given the Gregorc Style Delineator test to assess their learning styles.

  7. Methods

  8. Results of student’s media evaluations separated by learningstyles. Frequency Analysis Students scores compared to student’s assessments of method of instruction . Correlation/Aggression Analysis Which media worked best for students, and why it aided in their learning. Focus Groups

  9. 19 Types of Media Used Top Four Results of Effective Instructional Media Effective Groups of Media, By Learning Style 1 Media deemed effectivie by All (4) Types of Learning Styles Lecture Handouts Chalkboard Overheads PowerPoint Slides Color Slides Videotapes Online Quizzes Whole Class Discussion In-Class Writing Textbook Text related to Class Content Small-Group Discussion Interactive Exercises Related to Class Content “I”- clicker Review Grids Images related to Class Content Outside of class writing PowerPoint Notes

  10. Interesting Fact Science Majors Found Media the MOST Useful

  11. Conclusion • Different types of media do have varied rates of effectiveness depending on an individual’s learning style. • However, Media does have a positive impact on learning, particularly in the form of visual aides. • Therefore it is very important use more than one type of media when teaching.

  12. What are the differences between students of different cultures/ races? How valid are the Learning Style Tests? Would like to see the study done in more than one school, by variety of instructors.

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