Admittedly, as a teacher of history, I'm really appreciate understanding the chronology of events and I found this one very interesting. In fact, I teach a lesson devoted strictly to the evolution of technology, but it only goes back to Gutenberg's invention for movable type. I was amazed to learn that the concept for moving pictures is traced back 65 BC! (Perhaps all roads really do lead back to Rome)
After reviewing the extensive chronology detailing great moments in multi-media, I must admit that I have a much broader perspective of multi-media. I would define multi-media as the different mediums used for communication, which requires a very broad understanding of the meaning of communication. For my definition, communication can be visual, physical, auditory, mental and emotional. The type of medium that is used should depend upon the purpose for the communication. Hollywood, for example, communicates with the purpose primary purpose of entertainment and therefore, the mediums used are varied depending on the audience.
In reflecting about the definition, I've become more thoughtful about thinking about my audience (12th graders) and the purpose of my communication, which is to educate. Considering how the brain's of today's youth are wired, multi-media is going to be an essential part of my future lessons.
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Hi!
I agree that MM needs to be part of what we do. However, just to play off the history you were discussing-have students ever not really needed multi-media (in some form or another)? Possibly our issues with education relate to trying to take this out of the educational process and replacing that with one person who dispenses all the knowledge to students sitting quietly in desks?
Adam
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