The prezi I have created identifies the difference between
multimedia and multimodality whilst providing examples of how practitioners
involve both within their pedagogical techniques. It then continues to explain
the importance of these methods within education.
Schools are identifying the benefits of IBW’s but are they really that beneficial? Classrooms did not have access to technology like this fifty years ago, and paper and pen was just as effective. The internet will never replace books due to many reasons, but the main rationale being, the internet can not give humans the same satisfaction and pleasure as sitting down and reading (Blumenfeld 1999).
ReplyDeleteHaving educational websites such as BBC Bitesize, to aid children's knowledge at home is an exceptional tool. Nonetheless not all families can afford internet access or even a computer, PC or iPad.
Children love having stories read to them, and as a teacher, reading to one child is not always possible. E-books have not only increased children vocabulary from a young age but encouraged children to pick up a book. The internet is sufficient within schools but can be ‘costly in terms of time, training, and money’ declared by Mike (1996).
Mike, D. (1996). Internet in the schools: A literary perspective. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 40(1), 4.
Sam Blumenfeld. (1999). Why the Internet will Never Replace Books. Available: http://www.home-school.com/Articles/why-the-internet-will-never-replace-books.php. Last accessed 14/01/2017.
Allowing access to e-books and other technological methods can be more efficient in a classroom. Having access to worldwide resources is surely more beneficial for students than being limited to a library. With more than 92% of people within the UK using the internet, (Internet Live Stats. 2016) it is worth introducing students to these types of learning methods.
ReplyDeleteAlongside this research suggests that multimedia motivates students whilst increasing their enjoyment in lessons. (Rueckert et al. 2013; Saba. 2009) Isn’t this worth the cost of equipment?
Internet Live Stats. (2016) Internet users by country (2016). [Online] Available at: http://www.internetlivestats.com/internet-users-by-country/ (Accessed: 15 January 2017).
Saba, A., 2009. Benefits of technology integration in education. Boise: Boise State University
Rueckert, D. Kim, J. and Seo, D. (2013). ‘Students’ perceptions and experiences of mobile learning.’ Announcements & Call for Papers. 52.(3)
As Shelley has suggested the introduction and popularity of eBooks has meant that the necessity of libraries is reducing. In 2013 the number of books borrowed from libraries reduced by almost 13 million to 287.5 million. In contrast the amount of eBooks borrowed from libraries has doubled from 208,000 to 563,007. (Louise Gray, 2013) Almost 8,000 jobs in UK libraries have disappeared in six years with 343 libraries closed. (BBC, 2016) Libraries are a secondary source of technology for students, therefore if a child does not have access to this at home, they are unable to reach their full potential to complete the work.
ReplyDeleteBBC (2016) Libraries lose a quarter of staff as hundreds close. Available at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35707956.
Gray, L. (2013) Is it the end of the book as libraries close and e-books take over? Available at: The Telegraph - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/9855941/Is-it-the-end-of-the-book-as-libraries-close-and-e-books-take-over.html
I appreciate that e-books are having a massive impact upon the use of libraries. However studies by Hanho Jeong (2012) have identified that e-books tend to increase eye fatigue making them less efficient for individuals. Surely this indicates that printed books will never be replace leaving a requirement for libraries.
ReplyDeleteJeong, H., 2012. A comparison of the influence of electronic books and paper books on reading comprehension, eye fatigue, and perception. The Electronic Library, 30(3), pp.390-408.
In addition to this, Alison Flood states that eBooks may encourage reading, however they are not helping literacy skills. This article explores the drawbacks of eBooks. This supports Shelley’s post as it discussing the disadvantages of eBooks.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/jun/07/enhanced-ebooks-bad-for-children
Flood, A. (2012) Enhanced ebooks are bad for children finds American study. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/jun/07/enhanced-ebooks-bad-for-children.
E-books may have factors that make them less efficient for students, however, they do allow individuals to carry a world wide range of academia on a device no bigger than a mobile phone. I appreciate they are not everyone’s preference but in the case of students and their research they should be strongly encouraged.
ReplyDeleteThe video below demonstrates both the advantages and drawbacks to e-books, although I think everyone can agree they are a convenient multimedia and multimodal device.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2jVDSPxkQk
Mills, M. (2016) Ebooks vs Physical Books. [Vodcast] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2jVDSPxkQk (Accessed: 16.01.2017)
E-books are an effective source of data for students. Although this is a beneficial source, the overall experience of reading a book in contrast to using this multimedia devise is completely different. The two articles below discuss the paper verses digital reading debate, exploring others opinions.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/mar/31/paper-vs-digital-reading-debate-ebooks-tim-waterstone
http://www.toptenreviews.com/services/articles/the-advantages-of-ebooks-versus-traditional-books/
Harness, J. (2017) The advantages of eBooks versus traditional books. Available at: http://www.toptenreviews.com/services/articles/the-advantages-of-ebooks-versus-traditional-books/
Harkaway, N. (2014) Paper vs digital reading is an exhausted debate. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/mar/31/paper-vs-digital-reading-debate-ebooks-tim-waterstone