Activity 3.1 Discuss the video
In the video, the speaker showed some low-tech ideas that could be used in any classroom setting. He demonstrated how to make a simple and easy instructional materials that can be used as teaching aids which require low cost or available cheaply, and developed by locally available resources and expedite the process of learning in the classroom. It could really help the learners as well as the teacher to have a collaborative discussion and activities. First, he used the card stock paper and turned it into a simple choice board, then the 6x6 inch cardboard to a cube, and lastly, the self adhesive foam board and turned it to what he called magnetic words for essays and other uses. With the use of these simple ideas and resources, we can produce an educational tool and materials that are really interesting to use and the students will surely enjoy.
Activity 3.2
1. What can you say about non-digital teaching materials?
☞ This is more conventional as it uses teaching resources that are present in the classroom, such as boards, charts, and handouts. I can say that it is useful and reliable visual aids because it is quick and easy to use and available in all teaching accommodation.
2. What is the difference of non-digital and digital learning materials?
☞ The two has a major difference since the non-digital learning materials are more into traditional educational methods such as using textbooks or printed materials, chalkboard, and other "real object" instructional materials, while the digital learning materials are using the internet as its medium of learning and instruction. These include e-textbooks, e-workbooks, educational videos, e-tests, etc.
3. Which do you prefer non-digital or digital learning materials? Why?
☞ I prefer a digital learning materials because for me, it is more interactive and the students are more involved in all tasks and activities.
4. What can you say about digital learning materials?
☞ It is a kind of instructional materials that are conveyed through digital media. The learning is facilitated using a combination of technology, digital content, and instructions. It includes blended learning, flipped learning, personalized learning, and other strategies that rely on digital tools to a small or large degree.
5. What are the different samples of non-digital learning materials?
☞ Different samples of non-digital learning materials includes; Diorama, nature table, writing board, flip chart, zigzag board, wall display, rope and pole display board.
6. Which non-digital learning materials can you do? Why?
☞ I can do the wall display and diorama because I think, it is simple and fun to make and it also can easily get learner's attention as it is creative and unique.
7. What are the different samples of digital learning materials?
☞ Using mobile phone and the QR code
Using laptop and the infographics
Using iPad/laptop and online bulletin board
8. What digital learning materials can you perform? Why?
☞ I think, I can perform the making of online bulletin board and infographics because it is fun and interesting.
9. What do you think are the positive effect of digital learning materials?
☞ The use of these online learning materials are really helpful and effective as it enhance students’ learning experience and provide students to practice without limitations of time, space and place. Their involvement in the online learning tasks showed greater learning gains.
10. What do you think are the negative effect of digital learning materials?
☞ The exposure to technology on a daily basis is not always encouraging learning but possibly distracting learning from learners as their response is to watch, listen but not to learn from it as it is simply for entertainment. So it is important to accompanied with appropriate instructional approaches that facilitate students’ selection, organization and integration of new information and knowledge.
Exercises:
Multiple choice
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