Teaching and Learning Technology Resource| uwa | csd | tltr | altmodes |
DESCRIPTION OF INNOVATION:
A series of videos (6) were produced.Each related to a particular problem.The discussion of the answers and the diagram design were recorded on video using an ordinary video camera.Solutions took from 10 -25 minutes a problem.They were shown in lectures and were put in the Library so students could go through them at their leisure. TEACHING/LEARNING AIMS:Help student understand the design of complex system, logic, document and dataflow diagrams. DESIGN PRINCIPLES:I used videos because I had the expertise to do it myself. I did not believe that computer based material would work as the computers labs are not set up for sound and are not condusive to listening.Also to produce the material for intereactive use on a computer would have been a lot more expensive - particularly for the necessary software.This project only cost $3,500 and I still have all the equipment for future projects. If I had used an Instructional Designer I would not have increased my skills. USE:The videos can be used in a standard lecture venue with a VCR and projector (the SSLT VCR and projector are poor quality and we had problems with double imaging).Students have access to the videos in the Library. STUDENT SUPPORT:There is no other support necessary - they can discuss the problems if they wish but all the material is on the video. EFFECTIVENESS:Students claimed the material was presented too fast, even though it was carefully timed beforehand.They were impatient in lectures and would not listen to the tape and take notes.about a third of students said they had made use of all the material provided.Anecdotal evidence from a few students was that they found them very useful when they could view them at their leisure. HINDRANCES:None from staff.Students wanted me to just hand out a "model" answer and not "waste their time" with the videos.I, of course believe it is the process of problem solving that is important and that just handing out a solution doesn't help anyone. HELPS:My son is a multi-media instructional designer and has extensive knowledge of all media, he was invaluable. COST/BENEFITS:Cost $3,500, 4-6 weeks of my time, nobody else in the department involved. I may do some more tapes for the library but probably not use them in lectures again.Students' response was disappointing. LESSONS LEARNT:I thought students would be more comfortable with a familiar medium (the video) there was nothing knew to learn, just put the video in the VCR and listen.They had a copy of the problem and it was at the beginning of the tape.They could stop the tape and rewind and take as long as they liked to go over the solving of the problem.They seem to consider that it was a waste of time and that a "model answer" was all they needed. How you solve this attitude I do not know. |
ContributorsThe following staff have been active in developing teaching and learning technology for use with students at this university. They are not necessarily all 'experts' in the use of technology but are prepared to provide incidental advice to others, drawing on their practical experiences in developing teaching and learning materials
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