Engaging Students in Multimedia-Mediated Constructivist Learning--Students' Perceptions

Autor/inn/en	Neo, Mai; Neo, Tse-Kian
Titel	Engaging Students in Multimedia-Mediated Constructivist Learning--Students' Perceptions
Quelle	In: Educational Technology & Society, 12 (2009) 2, S.254-266 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1436-4522
Schlagwörter	Constructivism (Learning); Student Attitudes; Multimedia Materials; Multimedia Instruction; Learning Motivation; Foreign Countries; Educational Environment; College Students; Student Projects; Student Surveys; Instructional Effectiveness; Instructional Design; Web Sites; Computer Software; Computer Assisted Instruction; Web Based Instruction; Technology Integration; Technology Planning; Educational Technology; Internet; Malaysia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schülerverhalten; Multimediales Lernen; Motivation for studies; Lernmotivation; Ausland; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Collegestudent; Schulprojekt; Schülerbefragung; Unterrichtserfolg; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Web-Design; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Web Based Training; Unterrichtsmedien
Abstract	This study was conducted in the Faculty of Creative Multimedia, Multimedia University, Malaysia and investigated students' perceptions while working on a multimedia project that was embedded within a constructivist-based learning environment. We studied the impact of using multimedia on students who have little experience with working in a problem-solving design environment. Students worked in groups and created an interactive multimedia application with Macromedia Director. They were responsible for all project development decisions during their learning process. A survey questionnaire administered at the end of the project captured their perceptions. The students showed positive attitudes towards the project with respect to their learning motivation and understanding, skills and their teamwork abilities. By incorporating multimedia into a constructivist learning environment, students learned to design multimedia, as well as to experience critical-thinking, creative, presentation and communication skills; enhanced motivation and understanding various levels of the subject domain. These skills would all be useful in their future undertakings. Our findings provide strong support and encouragement for Malaysian educators to incorporate multimedia technology and constructivist learning into the classrooms for the enhancement of teaching and learning. (Contains 4 tables and 3 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10