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Digital video is a multimedia tool, Fasso (2012) suggest that multimedia is one of the most important affordances of online learning. There is numerous digital video resources that are available online that can be used for academic purposes. Digital videos can also be created through programs such as Windows Movie Maker, therefore Learning Managers have to opportunity to either find relevant digital videos online or they can create their own. Digital Videos are being used more frequently within the schooling sector, this tool can provide students with a visual aid and promote higher order thinking (Stansbury, 2008). Stansbury (2008) also suggests that students will learn more when using a combination of visual and texts, rather then text alone. It is believed that the availability of these resources will provide great opportunities in the classroom.
Digital Video and Learning Theories
It is believed that the the use of Digital Videos in the education setting supports the Cognitivism learning theory. This is believed as the information is presented to the students in both a visual and auditory manor, this supports the sensory memory as the information is being presented in a way that the students will regard as interesting or important, therefore it will be transferred to the working memory. The use of this tool will also support the students working memory as it is presenting them with images and the ICT device supports the organisation of information. This information is then permanently stored in the long term memory, for students to access at any time (Fasso, 2012). This tool will also benefit visual learners as they are more likely to remember what they see rather than what they hear and they are more responsive to images and videos (Study and Learning Center, 2007).
When comparing all the tools that were explored through this course it is my personal belief that digital video would be one of the most effective tools that have been used. There is a multitude of resources on the Internet that can be accessed and presented to support content. There are also programs available that allow educators and students to creator their own digital videos. This program is easy to use and allows personalization of the content that is being presented. I believe there would be many opportunities for me, as a future educator, to use this tool within my classes.
Reference
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Fasso, W. (2012). Digital Tool 2: Digital Video , Retrieved from CQUniveristy e-courses, FAHE11001 Managing E-Learning, http://moodle.cqu.edu.au/mod/page/view.php?id=12598
Fasso, W. (2012) A Brief Overview of Learning Theory, Retrieved from CQUniveristy e-courses, FAHE11001 Managing E-Learning,
http://moodle.cqu.edu.au/mod/page/view.php?id=12563
Stansbury, M. (2008) Analysis: How multimedia can improve learning: New research sheds light on students' ability to process multiple modes of learning, retrieved from, http://www.eschoolnews.com/2008/03/26/analysis-how-multimedia-can-improve-learning/
Studying and Learning Center. (2007). Learning Style, Retrieved from
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