{"id":1194,"date":"2021-01-11T16:43:05","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T00:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/edci337\/?p=1194"},"modified":"2021-04-26T15:47:39","modified_gmt":"2021-04-26T22:47:39","slug":"topic-1-what-is-multimedia-and-interactive-learning-and-why-is-it-important-jan-11-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/edci337\/2021\/01\/11\/topic-1-what-is-multimedia-and-interactive-learning-and-why-is-it-important-jan-11-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Topic 1 &#8211; What is Multimedia and Interactive Learning, and Why is it Important? (Jan 11-17)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to EDCI 337 \u2013 Interactive and Multimedia Learning! I\u2019m looking forward to getting to know each of you as we develop new skills and deepen our understandings of interactive and multimedia learning together over this semester. If you would like to get to know a bit more about me and my background before starting into the course, please watch the short video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EDCI 337 - About Rich\" width=\"676\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9e9f8vwb08g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>2 minutes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topic 1 Learning Objectives:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of this week you should be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Describe the basics of what interactive and multimedia learning are<\/li><li>Describe why stories can make multimedia learning objects more effective<\/li><li>List examples of digital and non-digital interactive activities that can be used to help participants learn more effectively<\/li><li>Successfully set up a WordPress blog and personalize it<\/li><li>Post a video in a class forum introducing yourself to the class<\/li><li>Post a blog post reflecting on your expectations for the class along with previous experiences with multimedia and online learning<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing Topic 1:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EDCI 337 Topic 1 - Interactive &amp; Multimedia Learning\" width=\"676\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t4t7K8P6ZCw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>9 minutes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Readings:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve watched the video, please read the articles below and think of how historical uses of of non-digital multimedia and interactive experiences (classroom, nature walks, brainstorming sessions, etc) could influence how we use digital technologies today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An article highlighting&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ajjuliani.com\/hidden-importance-teaching-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\">the importance of using stories in teaching<\/a>&nbsp;(~6 min)<\/li><li>An article highlighting&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/resilienteducator.com\/classroom-resources\/5-interactive-teaching-styles-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">non-digital interactivity used in a classroom to increase learning<\/a>&nbsp;(~4 min)<\/li><li>Read an edited version of Chapter 1 of Mayer\u2019s The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bright.uvic.ca\/content\/enforced\/56526-202101EDCI337A01(21097)CO\/Introduction_to_Multimedia_Learning_edited.pdf?_&amp;d2lSessionVal=YJmC3BgYIOiShB2jujDewcRoa&amp;_&amp;d2lSessionVal=YPsrQCbsXCEZfwNIFuFqVc28m\" target=\"_blank\">Introduction to Multimedia Learning<\/a>&nbsp;(~25 min &#8211; link to password-protected website)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Reflections:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What are some non-digital multimedia and interactive experiences (classroom discussions, nature walks, brainstorming sessions, etc) have you experienced in the past?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Were they interesting and engaging?<\/li><li>If so what made the interesting and engaging?<\/li><li>If not can you think of ways that they could have been changed to be more interesting and engaging for you at that time?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Setup your WordPress Website<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the<strong>\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/edci337\/2020\/05\/03\/creating-a-blog-on-the-openetc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Setup Your WordPress Blog tutorial<\/a><\/strong>, to set up your own WordPress Blog which you&#8217;ll need to post your weekly assignments, including this week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EDCI 337 - Topic 1 - Personal Website with WordPress\" width=\"676\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/THinHZ_tHag?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: If you have any problems setting up your blog, or would just like some help setting up or configuring your WordPress blog, where ever it\u2019s hosted, please attend our optional WordPress Lab. The date and time for this optional lab will be announced after polling the class participants, but will probably be held later in the afternoon (Victoria time) on Wednesday or Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introductions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;d like to get to know all of you a bit better, so please either record a video, or write a short post to introduce yourself:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bright.uvic.ca\/d2l\/le\/lessons\/56526\/topics\/823758\" target=\"_blank\">Introductions Discussion Forum<\/a> (link to password-protected website)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due: Sunday, January 17, 11:59PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Weekly Blogging Assignment:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please complete your\u00a0weekly blogging assignment before Sunday, January 17, 12:59 PM, and use the following blogging prompts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Outline one thing you hope to get out of this class, and one thing that you\u2019re unsure about with this class (you can elaborate on what you said about this in your introductory video).<\/li><li>To what degree was the example of Rich\u2019s son playing a web-based game an example of interactive and\/or multimedia learning?<\/li><li>Can you think of an example of an interactive or multimedia learning experience you have experienced yourself that you enjoyed or made a positive impact on you? What made it impactful to you?<\/li><li>Can you think of an example of an interactive or learning experience that did not involve digital technology that you enjoyed or made a positive impact on you? What made it a positive experience?<\/li><li>Other thoughts or reflections on interactive and multimedia learning from today\u2019s videos and readings?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Length: The blog post should be no more than 250 words long or contain a 1-2 minute video that you have created<\/li><li>Post Category: Use\u00a0edci337\u2013blog<\/li><li>Please use an academic style of writing and include appropriate citations (links or URLs are also fine).<\/li><li>Please use at embed at least one image, video, or multimedia object in your post related to what you are writing about (if you are unsure how to do this please attend or view the recording of the optional WordPress lab (see below).<\/li><li>For inspiration, please take a look at this strong blog post for EDCI 335, which does a good job including multimedia (a photo, infographic, &amp; YouTube video), links to relevant resources, and appropriately cites articles: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/victorsblog.opened.ca\/inclusive-design-meeting-needs-of-all-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/victorsblog.opened.ca\/inclusive-design-meeting-needs-of-all-learners\/<\/a><\/li><li>Post the URL for your own blog post in the comment section in the BrightSpace assignment.<\/li><li>Due: Sunday, January 17, 11:59 PM<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Online Lab:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lab Topic: WordPress Setup &amp; Free Stock Photos<\/li><li>Date &amp; Time: Wednesday, 4:30PM<\/li><li>Free to use images in blog posts: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\">https:\/\/unsplash.com\/<\/a><\/li><li>DSC Workshop badges for LinkedIn: <a href=\"https:\/\/oac.uvic.ca\/dsc\/badges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/oac.uvic.ca\/dsc\/badges\/<\/a> <ul><li>If you&#8217;d like an optional badge for setting up WordPress, email the URL for your WordPress website to: <a href=\"mailto:rmccue@uvic.ca\">rmccue@uvic.ca<\/a><\/li><li>About half of our labs will have DSC badges associated with them and will be provided upon successful completion of the lab at your request<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bibliography:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>5 Examples of Interactive Teaching Styles<\/em>. (2012, November 2). ResilientEducator.com.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/resilienteducator.com\/classroom-resources\/5-interactive-teaching-styles-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/resilienteducator.com\/classroom-resources\/5-interactive-teaching-styles-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Juliani, A. J. (2014, January 31). The Hidden Importance of Teaching With Stories.&nbsp;<em>A.J. JULIANI<\/em>.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ajjuliani.com\/hidden-importance-teaching-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/ajjuliani.com\/hidden-importance-teaching-stories\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Li, V. (2020).&nbsp;<em>Inclusive Design \u2013 Meeting Needs of All Learners \u2013 Victor\u2019s Blog<\/em>. Victor\u2019s Blog.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/victorsblog.opened.ca\/inclusive-design-meeting-needs-of-all-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/victorsblog.opened.ca\/inclusive-design-meeting-needs-of-all-learners\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayer, R. E. (Ed.). (2014).&nbsp;<em>The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning<\/em>&nbsp;(2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/CBO9781139547369\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/CBO9781139547369<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McCue, R. (2020).&nbsp;<em>EDCI 337&nbsp; Topic 1\u2014Introduction to Interactive &amp; Multimedia Learning<\/em>&nbsp;[Mp4].&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t4t7K8P6ZCw\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t4t7K8P6ZCw<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to EDCI 337 \u2013 Interactive and Multimedia Learning! I\u2019m looking forward to getting to know each of you as we develop new skills and deepen our understandings of interactive and multimedia learning together over this semester. 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