Week 7-1

Sorry for the late post. I thought we only need to post it on the blackboard initially.

In the article “Theories and Practices of Multimodal Education: The Instructional Dynamics of Picture Boks and Primary Classrooms”, the author illustrates how multimodal is important in classroom education. It can offer students with multiple elements, such as color, visual, video, sound, etc. It also evaluates the practices that are possible in classroom. This article is really important and refreshing for me. It allows me to understand how I can apply the concept of multimodality in my future teaching. It also tells me how such practices can be effective and attractive for students.

In the article “Using the ADDIE Model to Design Second Life Activities for Online Learners”, the authors point out the importance of using SL in classroom. It can help students increase sense of social presence, prompt multi-level interaction and be familiar with multimedia resources. However, there are also challenge in using SL. For example, “people with ill intentions may interrupt the class” if the teachers cannot lock the SL campus. This is the first time that I hear about SL. But I do think this is a good idea, especially for online learners. This is a very effective way to engage students and instructors. I may consider integrating this into my future teaching so that my students would be more engaged and interested in the learning materials.