Webcasting tool delivers audio and video presentation
through internet. A successful webcast creation is informative, engaging, and
interactive. Webcasting is beneficial to the both teacher and learner because
it
- works as an instructional technology tools
- provides Live class.
- allows learners to go on the same class over and over again as long as the access is available.
- supports creation, is a fun way to invent audio and visual lectures
- is good way to share, build and learn
- accommodates a large amount of learners in the same time.
- Is an effective way to learn from home,
especially for remote learner.
Tools that I explored in week 11 are Muziboo, Audacity, Jing
and Screenr. I found they are all useful tools and can process your creation
into a professional and presentable product, however, there are some technical
challenges and I can see some potential limitation for such tools if using in a
younger learner group.
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- Lack of REAL-TIME interaction between students and teachers. Students won’t be able to ask question right away.
- Hard to evaluate learner’s understanding.
- Webcast can be easily influence by the internet signal, beside, viewer has no control on the quality of the show.
For my opinion, webcasting is a great learning and teaching
source for the higher education, especially for online learners. As part of the webcast and if you want to be a
successful lifelong learner in the digital world, self-discipline is the key.
On the other hand, as a webcast provider and teacher who
wants to use webcasting in his/her classroom, we have to make sure we have enough
supports, such as a good follow up discussion or some relevant assignment, so
students know what they learn from the source.
I think I would enjoy webcasting presentations; however, I
would not be one of the providers at the moment. To make a quality video or
audio can be expensive and it requires some technical skills and that can be a
challenge for me. However, I will keep webcasting tools in mind and hopefully
soon I can add it into my PLE.
TED Talk, Daphne Koller, What we're learning from online education.
The format of education is changing, more and more online
courses are offer to people and make learning much easier. The # TED Talk, “What
we’re learning from online education” from Dr. Daphne Koller, is what I want to
share this week. Dr. Koller inspires and encourages people to put education in
action and she shows how MOOC can really works with the support of technology nowadays
and benefit to those who struggles with life and learning. Great talk.
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