http://www.lifescied.org/cgi/content/full/3/3/181
The article I chose talks about how animation and multimedia adds a new aspect of teaching to the classroom that incorporates the different learning styles of the students. This is most evident in the sciences because the physical aspects of the world are more clearly presented in animation than in fixed illustrations. For example, in a cell biology class with this technology one could watch what happens to a certain cell as it ages, and learn a fact at every stage of its speeded up aging process. Under a microscope this would be nearly impossible without extremely expensive equipment. I believe that this form of exercise tool is very efficient and beneficial, but I would definitely want to see some success to failure rates among teachers that have used this approach.
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I think that's a great idea you had about seeing the success/failure rate of this technology. They are great tools but everything has a down side.
I liked your example of the use of this technology in a cell biology class. I can imagine the difference in seeing rather than reading about it in a text book.
I absolutley agree that although there are a lot of great things that come out of using technology but there are probably also an equal number of problems with it. I can also see where using technology can be more beneficial in some classes such as science class than other classes.
I really like that example the example your article gave for animation. The is like the perfect way to use animation and also the perfect time to do it.
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