Digital Media in Today's Classrooms

The Potential for Meaningful Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

By (author) Dawn Wilson, Katie Alaniz, Joshua Sikora

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Publication date:

09 December 2016

Length of book:

174 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

ISBN-13: 9781475821079

Educators who engage with today’s students appreciate the impact digital media has on the lives of our younger generations. Learners of today consume, create, and publish multimedia content continuously, using a variety of devices such as cell phones, tablets, and computers. They generate original and innovative products through programs, apps, and the Internet as a means of communicating and representing their lives, ideas, and feelings. Unfortunately, not all students understand how to apply media literacy or media safety, and many lack knowledge of how to truly analyze media content for its value in society.
Today’s educators must learn to harness the enthusiasm students have for digital media (content that uses a combination of text, images, audio, animation, and video) into daily lessons in order to enhance student interest, engagement, motivation, and achievement in classroom environments. This book addresses these vital considerations, thereby empowering teachers and students to benefit from the application of digital media in their classrooms, both as a compelling assessment tool and as an engaging teaching strategy.

Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Digital Media — What Is It, and Why Does It Matter?

Who Are These 21^st Century Learners?
What Is Digital Media and How Does It Impact Learning?
Digital Media: The Ever-Present Companion of Today’s Students
How Can Teachers Enhance Students’ 21^st Century Literacy Skills?
How Do Educational Standards and Media Correlate?
Essential Ideas to Remember
References

Chapter 2: Research Findings and the Implications on Learning

How Does Technology Impact Learning?
How Does Multimedia Content Impact Learning?
How Is the Role of Video Content in Student Leaning Evolving?
Research Implications
Essential Ideas to Remember
References

Chapter 3: Essential Considerations in Using Digital Media

The Growing Imperative of Media Literacy
Suffering Not from Lack of Innovation, but Rather Lack of Education
In the Digital World, as in the Physical World, Student Safety is Paramount
Coping with COPPA
Now Playing in a Classroom Near You…
Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education
Essential Ideas to Remember
References

Chapter 4: Planning for Digital Media: Settings, Groupings, and Platforms

First Things First
The Understanding by Design Framework
The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Model
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Classroom Instruction That Works
Digital Media’s Role Within These Frameworks
Sharpening the Axe: Crucial Factors to Consider When Planning for Digital Media Integration
Ready, Set, Learn!
Where to Begin?
Essential Ideas to Remember
References

Chapter 5: Using Digital Media to READY Students for Learning: Preparing Learners to Acquire Key Knowledge and Skills

Readying Instructional Resources
Readying the Learners: Activating Engagement, Motivation, and Interest
What’s the Point?
The Power of Prior Knowledge
The Potential of a Focused Mind
The Promise of Personal Interest
The Potent Influence of Personal Motivation
“TEASe”ing the Students to Impact Attention, Motivation, and Interest
Essential Ideas to Remember
TEASe Making Resources
References

Chapter 6: SETTING Meaningful Learning: Supporting Students with Content Acquisition

Why Reinvent the Wheel? The Benefits of Pre-Created Digital Media
Lights, Camera, Action! The Enchanting Features of Film in Classroom Settings
Learners as Viewers: Leveraging the Transportive Potential of Media
Tapping the Riches of Pre-Created Digital Media Content
Learners as Participants: Actively Engaging Students with Interactive Resources
The Best of Both Worlds: Digital Media Options that Enable Students to Interact as Viewers and Participants
Digital Media in Action: Examples of Digital Media Lessons in Classroom Settings
Essential Ideas to Remember

Chapter 7: LEARNING with Digital Media: Empowering Students to Demonstrate Learning through Design and Creation

It’s Not Going to Be Easy, But It Will Be Worth It!
Positioning Students in the Driver’s Seat
Putting the Pedal to the Metal: Encouraging Students to Lead the Way through Authoring
What’s the Point? Driving Media Integration with Purpose
Decisions, Decisions: Crucial Considerations for Successfully Implementing Student-Centered Digital Media
Inspiration for the Journey: Examples of Student-Centered Digital Media Projects
Essential Ideas to Remember

Chapter 8: Assessing the Use of Digital Media

An Assortment of Assessment Types
A Time and a Place for Every Assessment Type
Assessing with Purpose
Aesthetic Appeal: Stressing the Significance of Style
Presentation Is Everything... Or at Least Highly Important!
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Fostering Classroom Collaboration
Assessment in Action: Representative Rubrics to Guide the Journey
Essential Ideas to Remember
References

Chapter 9: Digital Media for Flipped or Distance Learning

What Is Virtual Learning, and What’s the Big Deal?
Blended Learning: The Best of Both Worlds?
Flip It! Flip It Good!
The Art of Flipping: Putting It into Practice
Making the Most of Increased Class Time
Tools for Creating
Evaluating
Analyzing
Applying
Understanding and Remembering
To Create or Not to Create? That Is the Question!
Think Before You Flip: Key Considerations Prior to Flipping
Creating Screencasts with a Computer
Creating Screencasts with an iPad
The Challenge: Finding the Perfect Place to Store Resources for Sharing and Viewing
Inspiration for Future Flipping Endeavors
Essential Ideas to Remember
References

Chapter 10: Looking Forward to What is Next: Future Technologies and Their Role in the Classroom

Silicon Valley’s Influence
Software-Supported Personalized Learning
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
Changing Landscapes and Changing Students
Essential Ideas to Remember
References

Digital Media in Today's Classrooms offers a complete look at the use of multimedia and technology in the classroom. Educators at any comfort level will walk away from this book with new ideas on how to use technology with their students. From the current research backing the use of technology in the classroom, to real application of technology, readers will find what they need to implement better technology usage at their school. Not only does the book offer specific technology tools to use in the classroom, but the thought process behind using technology appropriately and effectively.
Where ever you are in your journey with technology, this book can meet you there and guide you further!