This week we talked about how we can use multimedia strategies to support learning. This idea is rooted in the psychology concept of the “Dual-Code” theory, which states that information is encoded more effectively when it is received both auditorily and visually. I can definitely say I’ve experienced this first-hand when watching TV. Although English is my first language, it’s almost like I can’t hear without subtitles. The lecture this week focused on how to use images, videos, and technology in general to promote pedagogy

SAMR is a model about how learning can expand using technology. SAMR comes from:

• Substitution – Using technology as a direct substitute for a tool with no functional change
• Augmentation – Technology acts as a tool substitute with functional improvement
• Modification – tech allows for significant task redesign 
• Redefinition  – tech allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivable 

I’ve embedding this YouTube video as the SAMR section of lecture kind of went above my head.

Michael looked like he was having a bit too much fun with the green screen effect using zoom, so I decided to jump on the bandwagon:

All in all, I think there are many fun ways to incorporate photos, videos, gifs, and just general graphic design in education. I think having multimedia literacy is important for enriching the student learning experience by not only making things more accessible for visual learners, or by utilising the dual-code theory, but also for increasing engagement and general curiosity about a topic.