Educational Media and Technology
Weekly outline
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ED 2103: EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY I
STATE UNIVERSITY OF ZANZIBAR
PARTNERSHIP FOR ENHANCED AND BLENDED LEARNING (PEBL)
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CONTRIBUTORS
The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) wishes to thank those below who spent their efforts and time to contribute in designing and developing this storyboard.
MR. SAID ALI SAID YUNUS, SUZA Instructional Designer, Developer and Instructor
MR. ALI A. ABDULLA, SUZA Online Course Administrator and developer
MS. UMAYRA MOHAMED SAID EL NABAHANY, SUZA Educational technologist
MS. RAYA IDRISSA AHMADA, SUZA Online Course Administrator
DR. MARYAM JAFFAR ISMAIL, SUZA Pedagogy/Content Reviewer
DR. HASSAN RASHID ALI, SUZA Content Reviewer
Mr. IDDI ALI IDDI Quality Assurance Officer-
Before starting your journey in this course, it is a wise thing to go through this document to gain a little understanding of Blended Learning
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This page will give you some introductory information and description regarding this course
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Kindly visit this page to see the overall planning and schedule of this course
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All information regarding your assessment and how it will be evaluated are provided on this page. Please read before start the course.
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Please find the attached rubric that will be used to assess all seminar presentation in this course
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PageKindly visit this page to gain an understanding of the correct or acceptable way of using the Internet before starting your blended learning.
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Here are helpful tips on how you can succeed in your online course. This was designed for students who are new to online course, as well as students who may be taking their second or third online course
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Thank you for joining with us, as part of evaluation and ensuring the quality of our own course on Quality Assurance (QA), we ask you at this point to fill out this course expectations survey
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Quiz
Please attempt this pre-test to test your knowledge based on this course. The test is more general to assess your understanding of educational resources, media and technology.
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Dear Participants,
After reading the course description and course outline and course syllabus, please introduce yourself and explain briefly what do you expect from this course.
Cheers!
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Here you will find a number of resources that will be helpful throughout the course
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Forum
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In these two weeks, you will be introduced the concept of Resources, media and technology in relation to education.
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Please find the intended learning outcomes for these two weeks
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Please open the link and read two articles. Articles 1 by Alan Januszewski and article 2 by Ahmad Ibrahim. Make sure you read it before coming to the class and make some notes on the basic concepts of Educational Resources, Media and Technology
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File
Kindly find the attached document (Lecture #1) for your information
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Forum
Please visit this week's forum and:
- Make a new thread where you give your own answer, and
- Comment on the answers given by three of your fellow students.
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Assignment
In this session, you as teacher we expect you should be able to use PowerPoint presentation in your teaching and learning process. In doing so, you are going to do the following.
Opening new presentation
Choosing design
Create title page
Add texts in the slides
Add slides
The link below is a summary guidance on how to do the above mentioned points.
https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/powerpoint-2007-the/0596527381/ch01.html
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Quiz
After class, you should do the test to check that you have understood the main learning points.
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Here you will find the learning outcomes for this week
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Please find this attached document, make sure you read it and take notes on some important points as we will have a face to face discussion before class
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Kindly find the attached document (Lecture 2) for your information
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ForumPlease visit this week's forum and:
- Make a new thread where you give your own answer, and
- Comment on the answers given by three of your fellow students.
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Dear Students,
Please write a short reflection based on previous topic on the following areas
what went well,
what didn't go well and
areas that need improvement.
Write your answer and share it online. (Use not more than 80 words)
Please feel free to express your views.
Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!
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Assignment
Questions:
Identify various types of educational technology
Explain their merits and limitations
With vivid examples, explain if those types of technologies are available and applicable in Zanzibar context.
With vivid examples, evaluate the use of educational resources, media and technology in Zanzibar schools.
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Here is the link to resources which can help and guide you for this tweek
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This week, you will learn about Historical development of educational media and technology in education, history of educational media and technology in the world as well as the history of educational media and technology in Zanzibar and Tanzania at large
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this week, you should be able to:
Trace the development of educational media and technology in education in the World.
Trace the development of educational media and technology in education in Tanzania.
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Please follow the links provided below, makes notes or summary on the important points, you should discuss these points before class with your fellow students.
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Please find the attached document for your information as an additional for pre-activity 1
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File
The lecture notes for this week is embedded here, please make sure to visit the link
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Forum
- Make a new thread where you give your own answer, and
- Comment on the answers given by three of your fellow students
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Assignment
In this session you will be exposed on how to create and upload files and folders in Google Drive.
https://www.bates.edu/ils/files/2013/09/GettingStartedwithGoogleDrive.pdf
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At the end of this week, you should be able to:
Define the term "learning" and ïnstruction"
Differentiate between learning and instruction
Analyze different learning theories in relation to education media and technology.-
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Learning theories in relation to educational technology
In this lecture, you will learn the concept of learning and instruction and how they differ in the educational context. You will also learn different learning theories and how they relate to educational technology.
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Forum
“Educational Technology depends on the successful choice of learning theories. Discuss?”
Dear Students,
Please write a short reflection based on the previous topic. Please feel free to express your views.
Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!
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Why connectivism is considered to be a theory for the digital age?
What are the major differences between connectivism and other learning theories?
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Assignment
In a group of 5-7, trace the history of educational technology in one of the following:
a). In Zanzibar before the independence
b). In Zanzibar after the independence
c). In Tanzania mainland before the independence
d). In Tanzania mainland after the independence
Your answer should depict different usage of resources and materials as well as efforts to establish and enhance the use of educational technology.
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Dear Students,
Please write your name to your respective groups. make sure you have registered for seminar group.
Cheers!!!!!!
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In this week, you will learn different communication models and how to apply it for effective communication in teaching and learning.
At the end of this week, you will be able to:
- Define the concept of communication
- Describe the process and models of communication
- Identify components and types of communication
- Explain the importance of classroom communication
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Please read article 1 written by Biswal & Panda. Read unit 2 from page 18-41 on the following
- Concept of communication
- Process of communication
- Components of communication
- Types of communications
- Communication models
- Classroom communication
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File
In this lecture, you are going to learn about communication and its model that will enable you to effectively utilize them in your teaching and learning process.
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Forum
“Discuss the possible barriers of communication to classroom situation in this digital age?”
Please visit this week's forum and:
1) Make a new thread where you give your own answer, and
2) Comment on the answers given by three of your fellow students.
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Assignment
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In this week, you will learn on the following:
- Meaning of improvisation
- Types of improvisation
- Importance of improvisation
- How to create materials using locally available materials
At the end of these weeks, you will be able to:
- Define the term improvisation
- Identify types of improvisation
- Explain the importance of improvisation
- Produce teaching and learning materials from locally available materials.
- Use locally available materials in teaching different subjects
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Dear Students
Please read the given article entitled “Teachers’ Conceptions of Improvisation in Teaching: Inherent Human Quality or a Professional Teaching Skill? ” by Kjellfrid Mæland & Magne Espeland and make some important notes from it. You will need this during your coming lecture as well as forum discussion for this topic. -
Dear students,
In this lecture, the concept of improvisation is explained, types of improvisation. Furthermore, significance and the needs of improvisation are also covered.
Cheers, and enjoy reading !!
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Forum
Dear students,
After successfully covered Improvisation from the above lecture and the article given, now discuss the following:-
“Why the improvisation of teaching and learning materials is inevitable in our country?”
Please visit this week's forum and:
1) Make a new thread where you give your own answer, and
2) Comment on the answers given by three of your fellow students
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Dear Students,
Please prepare a project proposal based on your specialization. Please follow the given template and create PPT for presentation.
Good luck!
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Dear students,
In a group of 3-5 create a folder that will be used as your portfolio in this course. Once you have created your portfolio, create another folder within your portfolio and name it "assignment one" and then upload the following in your folder.
A syllabus showing your topic or subtopic that you are going to improvise
Your project proposal including budget in PPT
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In this week you will learn the concept of the resource center and its importance in the teaching and learning process.
At the end of these weeks, you will be able to:
- Define the concept of a Resource center
- Explain the importance of resource center in schools
- Analyze things that will be considered in introducing resource center
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Dear Students,
Please read article 1 written by J Mertens on the concept of the Resource center.
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Dear Students,
Welcome to this lecture, where you will gain the concept of Resources Centre in educational perspectives, their importance and the key factors for the introduction of these centres.
Enjoy the reading !!
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Practical Session
In this session, you will be exposed to various examples of preparing locally available materials. Please watch some videos so as to help you in this process. Also, your instructor will provide assistance during this session
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In this video you will be introduced on how to make lungs by using ballons
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This video you will introduce you on how to make a kidney working model
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This video you will introduce you on how to create a water dam model
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Dear students, attempt the following quiz
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Feedback
Dear Students,
Kindly evaluate the course from week 1-7 by filling the form. Your evaluation will help us to improve the course. Please feel free to express your views. Cheers!
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In this Module, a detailed explanation of the topic of Learning through Pictures (LTP) will be introduced. You will have an opportunity to discuss the procedures on implementing this concept in the instruction and how you can search for pictures from different sources so as to use it in your lesson.
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:-
- Define the term LTP
- Explain the procedure in implementing LTP in the classroom
- Search different pictures from different sources for teaching and learning process
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Dear students, open the links provided below and makes some important notes as you will need them to discuss with your fellows during class as well as during this weekly discussion forum
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Dear Students,
In this lecture, you will be familiarized with the concept of LTP and how to utilize it in the classroom. -
Forum
Please visit this week forum and:
- Make a new thread where you give your own answer, and
- Comment on the answers given by three of your fellow students
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Assignment
In a group of 3-5, search three different pictures related to your specialization and explain how you are going to use it in your lesson. You are supposed to upload your work on e-portfolio by creating another folder with the title of “assignment 02”.
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In this week, a detailed explanation on the topic of teaching and learning materials will be discussed. You will be exposed to different instructional materials such as Charts, Posters, Real Objects, Models and how it can be selected and used for instruction. Also, you will have an opportunity to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each category.
At the end of this topic, you should be able to:-
- Define the terms Charts, Posters, Real Objects, Realia, Model
- Explain the roles of each in teaching and learning process
- Analyse the strengths and limitations of each concept in teaching-learning process
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Folder
Dear students,
Please read the following articles and write notes on the following: Charts, Posters, Real Objects,
We will have a discussion on the coming session. The link is given below: -
Forum
Please visit this week forum and:
- Make a new thread where you give your own answer, and
- Comment on the answers given by three of your fellow students
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Dear Students, Please write a short reflection based on the previous topic. Please feel free to express your views.
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Find the questions for seminar presentation
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In this week, a detailed explanation on the topic of criteria for selecting instructional materials will be discussed. You will have the opportunity to discuss different criteria to be followed in selecting instructional materials.
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
- Identify criteria for selecting instructional media for teaching
- Select appropriate media in teaching based on the criteria for selection media.
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Pre-topic activity
- Follow the link from URBANDALE Community School District. It provides a good and well explained concept of different criteria while selecting instructional materials.
- Also, follow this link “Strategies for Developing Instructional Materials for the Interpersonal Domain” from Wikiversity. Please answer all three (3) questions at the end of the given case study. We will have 30 mins discussion when we meet for face to face classroom
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In this week's lecture, we will discuss the concept of media selection. It will give you an opportunity to understand which medium and how to select them in the process of teaching.
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Forum
Visit this week forum discussion and':-
- Make a new thread where you give your own answer, and
- Comment on the answers given by three of your fellow students
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Seminar Presentation
Explain the role of a teacher in the following process
- Selecting an existing instructional material
- Modifying available instructional materials
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In this Module, a detailed explanation on the topic of effective use of boards and projectors in teaching will be discussed. You will be exposed to various boards and projectors used in the teaching and learning process. Also, you will get a chance to discuss their advantages and disadvantages
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
- Identify different boards and projectors used in teaching and learning process
- Discuss strengths and limitations of boards and projectors used in teaching and learning process
- Use a different kind of board for the teaching and learning process
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Dear participant,
Please read this article on the benefits of using a multimedia projector in the classroom. It provides a good and well explained concept of how a projector can be used for instruction.
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In this week's lecture, we will discuss the effectiveness of using different kinds of projectors and boards. It will give you an opportunity to understand their strengths and limitations and how to utilize it in the process of teaching.
Enjoy reading!
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Forum
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Seminar Presentation
In a group of 3-5, identify three strengths, and three limitations of the following boards:
- Chalkboard
- Marker (white) board
- Flip chart board
- Smartboard (interactive whiteboard)
- OHP, LCD Projector
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In this Module, a detailed explanation of the topic of the Application of computers in education will be discussed. In this section, you will get an opportunity to discuss the importance of computers in education and how they can be applied in various contexts in education.
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
Discuss the importance of computers in education
- Apply different techniques of using computers for teaching and learning
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Please read this article from the slide show and jot down important points for discussion in the class.
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Please read this article from the slide show and jot down important points for discussion in the class.
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Face to face Discussion
In groups of 5-8, discuss the following and then present it to the whole class.
Based on your practice explain the importance of computers in education
As a prospect teacher, discuss three computer applications that you will use in your teaching career.
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Forum
Please visit this week's forum and:
Make a new thread where you give your own answer, and
Comment on the answers given by three of your fellow students.
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Please find the questions below for the seminar presentation. Thanks
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Page
Using the same group, create another folder "Assignment 3" and upload the work you did from practical session 06. Then review one of the assigned groups by using the rubrics provided to you.
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In this Module, a detailed explanation of the topic of computer application in terms of strengths and weaknesses of using computers in education will be covered.
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
Discuss the strengths and limitations of using computers in education.
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Dear student
Please read this article on the advantages and disadvantages of computers in education.
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Dear student
Please read this article on the advantages and disadvantages of computers in education.
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Face to face Discussion
In groups of 5-8, discuss the following and then present it to the whole class.
- Based on your practice of teaching? Explain three advantages and disadvantages of using a computer in teaching and learning.
- As a prospect teacher, discuss how you will utilize computers effectively for teaching and learning
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Dear Students,
Please write a short reflection based on the previous topic. Please feel free to express your views.
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In this Module, a detailed explanation of the topic of the role of social media in education. You will learn different social media that are integrated into education. Those social media are like Wikis, Blogs, Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp. You will have the opportunity to discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
Identify types of social media used in education
Explain the benefits and challenges of using social media in education
uses of different social media for teaching and learning
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Please read article 1 and 2 on Social Media and then make some notes on the following:
Meaning of social media
Types of social media
Benefits of social media in education
Challenges of using social media in education
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Please find the embedded lecture notes on social media
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Forum
Please visit this week's forum and:
Make a new thread where you give your own answer, and
Comment on the answers given by three of your fellow students
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Explain the roles of the following social media in teaching and learning
What are the strengths and limitations of using those technologies in the teaching and learning process?
Wikis
Blogs
Facebook
Twitter
WhatsApp
Rubric for students
https://drive.google.com/open?id=194wIYdOsJ7iDN2HIQi_kZei3j4H2bDV2
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After class, you should do the test to check that you have understood the main learning points