Multimodal Learning

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Multimodal Learning
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Dual Memory Channels Based on Models of Working
Memory By Myake and Shah (1999)

Sights Sounds
Integrative Thinking New Understanding
Integrative Thinking New Understanding
Working Memory
Attention

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Informed Viewers
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Consumers
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Book At a Glance

• http//www.parc.xerox.com/research/projects/sensem
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Digital Manipulation
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Informed Viewers and Critics

• The average person sees between 400 and 600 ads
  PER DAY - that is 40 million to 50 million by the
  time s/he is 60 years old.
• One of every 11 commercials has a direct message
  about beauty.
• At age thirteen, 53 of American girls are
  "unhappy with their bodies." This grows to 78 by
  the time girls reach seventeen. (Brumberg, 1997)

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Innovation Design Matters
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Media Presidential Elections
2000
1964
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Primary Source Data
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Knowledgeable designers, composers, and
producers/communicators of visuals
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Inventions Class
http//www.hightechhigh.org/schools/HTH/
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Digital Storytelling
Digital Storytelling Cookbook and Traveling
Companion

• Point of view
• Dramatic question
• Emotional content
• The gift of your voice
• The power of the soundtrack
• Economy
• Pacing

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Digital Storytelling
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Digital Story Telling
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Active Learning - Concept Mapping
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Writing
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VISUAL DESIGN

• Proximity
• Alignment
• Text/Font Size
• Contrast
• Color

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VISUAL DESIGN
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Technology by Design Learning in the 21st
Century 700 900 p.m. Friday, March
1, 2002   Shelby Middle School The Gymnasium
PROXIMITY ALIGNMENT TEXT FONT/SIZE CONTRAST COLOR
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Technology by Design Learning in the 21st
Century 700 900 p.m. Friday,
March 1, 2002   Shelby Middle School The
Gymnasium
PROXIMITY ALIGNMENT TEXT FONT/SIZE CONTRAST COLOR
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Productivity
Productivity involves prioritizing, planning, and
managing for efficient and effective results
through the use of appropriate real-world tools.
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Inventions Class
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Productive Students

• Create a relevant, high quality product that
  meets a standard or need.
• Frame meaningful questions
• Reflect on questions - strategically plan
• Develop necessary expertise
• Anticipate obstacles - contingencies
• Lead the implementation of the plan
• Use time and resources efficiently
• Monitor progress throughout
• Self-evaluate

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Character Education...
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Enhancing Student Productivity

• Clarity in Expectations
• Support for project planning
• Environment (distractors/ collaborations)
• Scaffolds/ Continuous self-monitoring
• Milestones/Contingencies
• Peer review/ self-reflection
• Access to resources/ Time management
• Tools for student self-reflection

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Evaluating Productivity
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Expressive, innovative thinkers
problem solvers using visuals
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Visual Problem Solver
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Edward R. TufteVisual Explanations
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Authentic Learning
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Multimodal learning
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Multimodal learning
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Interactive Communications

• http//metiri.adobe.com/CFSD

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Interactive Communications

• gt Consider features, conventions, and
  etiquette of interactive electronic environments
• gt Choose media and processes appropriate to
  purpose and audience

When selecting modes of Interaction
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Interactive Communications

• gt Use a range of expression to maximize the
  impact of a medium or online environment
• gt Are comfortable in synchronous modes, are
  comfortable and effective with immediacy of
  interaction
• gt Manage high-volume electronic communication
  efficiently and effectively
• gt Listen well, seek mutual understanding,
  welcome full sharing of information, and consider
  others' views before commenting
• gt Exhibit personally responsible behavior,
  especially in situations of anonymity

During Interaction
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Interactive Communications
Blogs Wikis Podcasting Email Chat Video

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Wikis, Blogs, and Virtual Spaces
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Blog
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Design Palette
Multimodal Media
How People Learn Cognition
Academic Standards
Skills for The 21st Century
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Leadership
Imagination Intelligence Courage
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