Multimodal Teaching and Learning

by GAIL MORONG

Diversity in Education

Types of Diversity

Multimodal Learning

Field WorkLecture

Modalities of Content

Delivery

Multimodal Learning

Modes of InformationAcquisition and Output

Traditional Face to Face

Distance Education

• Online paced cohort

• Independent web-based

• Independent print-based

Online Paced Cohort

Independent web-based

Print-based Independent

Flipped

Blended

MOOCs Massive Open Online Courses

Learning Styles (VAK)

VISUALLinguistic and Spatial

AUDITORY KINESTHETIC

Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences

Clark & Mayer’s (2003) design principles are based on empirical research.

Design Principles of Multimedia Learning

Multimedia PrincipleUse various types of

media e.g. use and

rather than words alone

GRAPHICS

W

O

R

D

Contiguity PrinciplePlace corresponding various media close

to each other e.g. Place andnear each other.

Coherence Principle

Avoid using unnecessary texts, graphics or sound.

Media should not be used for decoration.

Personalization Principle

• Use images and examples that are familiar and personal to your audience.

• Use conversational style and address students directly.

All multimedia and technology use should be for sound

pedagogical reasons. • Gain attention• Direct

instruction• Interaction• Collaboration• Connectedness• Inquiry

• Engagement• Reflection• High-level

thinking• Problem solving• Practice• Research

Uses of Multimedia• Delivery of Content

• Learning Activities

• Assessments**

Researcher

Author

Designer

Creator

Bloom’s Taxonomy

OldNew

Multimodal activities should help students gain

Knowledge+

Skills+

Attitudes

Multimodal Teaching and Learning

• Consider diversity in your class

• Consider learning styles and multiple intelligences (you and your students should become aware of individual preferences)

• Vary your types of content delivery, resources, activities and assessments

Multimodal Teaching and Learning

problem based