Digital natives and digital media in the college classroom: assignment design and impacts on student learning

The use of multimodal learning techniques is becoming more widespread, however, the pedagogical discourse surrounding its implementation into classroom and course design is complicated as these technologies are either demonized or viewed as the panacea for curriculum ills. Educators are faced with u...

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Published in:Educational media international 2011-12, Vol.48 (4), p.307-320
Main Authors: Watson, Joseph A., Pecchioni, Loretta L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assignments
Case Studies
Classrooms
college classrooms
College Instruction
College Students
Computer Assisted Instruction
Computer Literacy
Computer Software
Course Content
Critical Thinking
critical thinking skills
Curricula
Curriculum Implementation
Digital broadcasting
digital media
Documentaries
Educational Experiments
Educational Technology
Feedback (Response)
Film Production
Focus Groups
Group Activities
group collaboration
Health Education
Instructional Design
Instructional Effectiveness
Learner Engagement
Learning
Media Literacy
Multimedia Instruction
Observation
Outcomes of Education
Pedagogy
Skill Development
student learning
Student Projects
Teaching Methods
Technology Integration
Thinking Skills
Video Technology
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Summary:The use of multimodal learning techniques is becoming more widespread, however, the pedagogical discourse surrounding its implementation into classroom and course design is complicated as these technologies are either demonized or viewed as the panacea for curriculum ills. Educators are faced with unique challenges when investigating how to experiment with the best ways to produce classroom experiences that use digital media. This case study examines the implementation challenges and learning outcomes related to such an experiment by reviewing and assessing the use of digital media in a health communication course, specifically through the development of documentaries. Creating an effective assignment requires addressing the development of technical skills along with course content and providing guidance and feedback throughout a semester-long project. Creating an effective assignment is pointless without sufficient learning outcomes. Because this assignment engaged students with both the course content and digital media, their learning experiences were enhanced and improved their group collaboration, critical thinking and media literacy skills.
ISSN:0952-3987
1469-5790
DOI:10.1080/09523987.2011.632278