ERIC Number: EJ948170
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
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Digital Natives and Digital Media in the College Classroom: Assignment Design and Impacts on Student Learning
Watson, Joseph A.; Pecchioni, Loretta L.
Educational Media International, v48 n4 p307-320 2011
The use of multimodal learning techniques is becoming more widespread, however, the pedagogical discourse surrounding its implementation into classroom and course design is complicated as these technologies are either demonized or viewed as the panacea for curriculum ills. Educators are faced with unique challenges when investigating how to experiment with the best ways to produce classroom experiences that use digital media. This case study examines the implementation challenges and learning outcomes related to such an experiment by reviewing and assessing the use of digital media in a health communication course, specifically through the development of documentaries. Creating an effective assignment requires addressing the development of technical skills along with course content and providing guidance and feedback throughout a semester-long project. Creating an effective assignment is pointless without sufficient learning outcomes. Because this assignment engaged students with both the course content and digital media, their learning experiences were enhanced and improved their group collaboration, critical thinking and media literacy skills. (Contains 3 notes.)
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Course Content, Documentaries, Media Literacy, Teaching Methods, Assignments, Curriculum Implementation, Educational Experiments, Student Projects, Skill Development, Health Education, Critical Thinking, Learner Engagement, Group Activities, Instructional Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Technology Integration, Educational Technology, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, College Students, College Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Outcomes of Education, Case Studies, Film Production, Multimedia Instruction, Video Technology, Focus Groups, Observation
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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