Reflection Week 6

Today's class is on the sixth week of the semester. During the class, we were lectured on the essential contents of a video (multimedia).

Basically there are 5 different types of multimedia elements, which is :

Text

The element of text is basically consist of words, sentences, or paragraphs that is included in a multimedia; can differ in font type, size, and color

Image/Photos

Still pictures generated by a camera (photo) or made in a computer. There are several common file formats for images such as JPG, TIF, and PNG.  

Video

Moving picture recorded by cameras/camcoders. The quality of the vdeo is determined by one's video capturing device capability.

Animation

Also consist of moving/animated pictures, but can be generated without video recording (compilation of multiple images)

Sound

Any sound/audio element included in a multimedia. A video recorded via camera should contain background sounds. Other than that, there are other sounds that can be added such as music, narration, and sound effects. 

After that, we were taught on how to use a sound editing software called Audacity.

Audacity provides a lot of options that you can use to modify your sound files. One of the options is the Noise Removal effect, where you can remove unnecessary background sounds. Basic effects such as cutting the sound tracks, copy, and merging is also available.

Learning this will be useful in producing our video for the Edutechnovation Day, and of course, for other personal use.

Reflection Week 5

25th of March 2016


On today's class, we discussed on the traditional medias used in teaching and learning. Each groups in the class are to present on how and when the traditional media are used in the teaching and learning. These are the medias that we have discussed on, which is;

• Whiteboard/Blackboard

Of course, using the whiteboard/blackboard is as easy as scribbling on its surface, but there are a few tips on how to use it effectively.

First, every teacher should take note on their handwriting when writing on the board. Make sure the writings are clear and tidy, so that the students are able to view the informations better.

Next is the arrangement of information on the whiteboard/blackboard. Do not cramp information on the board as this will make board look messy, and can confuse you and the students. Try to arrange the information properly. Drawing a mind map makes it easier for the teachers to relate each information for the students to learn.

• Poster

Poster is used to show brief information to students, and to attract their attention with the colors and the pictures in it. 

• Photos

Photos are used to support/stimulate students in generating ideas, and make the learning much more enjoyable. Effective on visual learners.

• Film/Videos

Works the same as photos, but these are much more elaborate, where moving pictures and sounds come in to enhance student's learning. This would be effective on audio/visual learners, where both medias are used in this teaching aid. 

• LCD Projector

This is used to project anything on the computer screen, onto a larger screen (the LCD screen) for a much more larger view. This would be very useful to be used in a large class, such as a lecture hall, for easy viewing for the students. 

• Mahjung Paper/ Flip Chart

A much more traditional teaching aid used back then, where gadgets and electronic equipments are not really integrated in the classroom. However, this is still very effective, and is very flexible if used correctly.

• Handouts

Handouts are small notes or exercises given to the students. They can use this to refer back to their previous learning, or to refer to when the teacher is explaining the items on the handouts.


From learning the advantages and disadvantages of the traditional and new media used in teaching and learning process,  I can now determine which media is suitable to be used in certain classroom environments, for example the LCD projector, which is very helpful in projecting information or the teaching contents on a larger screen when teaching, so that the students are able to view it much clearer