Chapter 6 Blog

In this chapter I leaarned the differences between multimedia and hypermedia. Multimedia simply means multi media or a combination of media and hypermedia is linked media or interactive media. I have also learned about how these can be used in the classroom with things like blogs, wikis, podcasts e-portfolios, and social networking sites. These applications are said to increase motivation, more flexible learning modes,development of creative and critical thinking skills, and improved writing and process skills. Lastly i have learned how students are now able to use software that allows them to expand their learning by taking virtual tours which gives them the capabilities to see what their learning in a three dimensional world.

To apply what i have learned in this chapter to a classromm setting I would first start out by using things like blogs and wikis. Students could use a blog to engage in an online critiqe of an artists work. By doing a critique on a blog the students would then have a hard copy of the critique whereas if they were to do it in a classroom verbally they may forget about the important points that were made during the discussion. Another effective tool would be for students to take virtual tours. This could be used for students to see a wide variety of works in one setting and they wouldnt have to travel to see them. This could encourage students to explore many different pieces of art in which they may find inspiration for their own.

One question I have is how effective would using blogs or wikis be if you were only able to do them in a classroom setting if your in a situation where students dont have access outside of the classroom.