Evaluating with Multimedia Tools Harouna Ba EDC Center for Children & Technology .
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Evaluating with Multimedia ToolsEvaluating with Multimedia Tools
Harouna Ba
EDC Center for Children & Technology
www.edc.org/CCT
Evaluation GoalsEvaluation Goals
Impact of a Complex Multimedia Science Project on Students’ Experiences and Learning– Diverse population of students
MethodsMethods
Print: interviews, surveys, and questionnaires, classroom observations, and inquiry tools
Video-assessmentOnline databases: journals, message
boards, and chat.
Multimedia Tool AffordancesMultimedia Tool Affordances
Print: – Contextual information– Students’ learning
Video-assessment and online databases: – Reliability issues– Complexity of students’ learning– Technology use
Major FindingsMajor Findings
JASON IMPACT ON TEACHERS
JASON changes teaching practice in terms of collaboration, project-based learning and alternative assessment.
JASON increases teachers’ use of technology.
Major Findings (Cont.)Major Findings (Cont.)
JASON IMPACT ON STUDENT LEARNING– JASON hands-on and environmental exploration
activities are engaging and appealing to the students.
– JASON curriculum makes science real and relevant.
– Most JASON students acquired scientific inquiry and analytical skills, and outperformed non-JASON students.
Major Findings (Cont.)Major Findings (Cont.)
COMMON CONTEXTUAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
– Curriculum– Teachers– School and district requirements
Major Findings (Cont.)Major Findings (Cont.)
– The success of JASON depends on the teacher. • The project attracts teachers who take a
hands-on approach to science and enjoy learning new subjects.
• The project gives teachers ideas for labs and activities.
• The project requires dedication and innovation on the part of teachers.
Major Findings (Cont.)Major Findings (Cont.)– The JASON curriculum is
adaptable.• Teachers pick and choose activities from
the curriculum. • Teachers select activities that support
state and district standards. • Teacher reuse activities.
Major Findings (Cont.)Major Findings (Cont.)– District and School constraints
impeded the process. • Even inexpensive materials add up in cost
when used with many students. • Schools/districts do not always pay for
training for all JASON teachers. • Teachers have no time to coordinate
interdisciplinary projects with other teachers. • Lack of access to technology prevents
teachers from taking advantage of online resources.
• Stressed teachers cannot integrate new material into existing curriculum.