The
Context-based learning models and Multimedia, Goal Based Scenarios, Anchored
Instruction Environments, STAR Legacy and MOST Multimedia Environments all share
some similarities and differences.
Goal Based Scenarios, Anchored Instruction Environments and STAR Legacy all focus on general topics, they try to teach learners through contextualized learning; relevant and realistic experiences or information given in scenarios or challenges etc. and therefore learners can easily associate or connect to the context/content which results in higher critical thinking and problem solving, easier recall and learners can use skills in various context. In creating context based instruction, information is given the learners in chunks at the vital data is given at the right time in scenarios or in a story etc. This design encourages learning from each other by sharing and/or reflecting.
The MOST Model; Multimedia environments that Organize and Support Text model however is based on teaching for the individual for literacy skills and created for at risk students. This uses rich multimedia for creating and supporting instruction. The use of visuals is very important used frequently with other multimedia like audio, games etc. These models are time consuming and challenging to create because of the amount of resources and time needed.
Goal Based Scenarios, Anchored Instruction Environments and STAR Legacy all focus on general topics, they try to teach learners through contextualized learning; relevant and realistic experiences or information given in scenarios or challenges etc. and therefore learners can easily associate or connect to the context/content which results in higher critical thinking and problem solving, easier recall and learners can use skills in various context. In creating context based instruction, information is given the learners in chunks at the vital data is given at the right time in scenarios or in a story etc. This design encourages learning from each other by sharing and/or reflecting.
The MOST Model; Multimedia environments that Organize and Support Text model however is based on teaching for the individual for literacy skills and created for at risk students. This uses rich multimedia for creating and supporting instruction. The use of visuals is very important used frequently with other multimedia like audio, games etc. These models are time consuming and challenging to create because of the amount of resources and time needed.
My
initial reaction to these theories or models was that they give many
possibilities to create instruction that is relevant, interactive, reflective
and interesting. I think the
Goal Based,
Anchored and STAR Legacy would be great models for Adult learning
theories, in
the corporate world as they teach thing that are relevant and help
learners
relate to scenarios in the workplace. The GBS model sounds like it is
the best
one for teaching adults. I also felt that the MOST model sounds very
interesting but would require a lot of work and multimedia skills to
create training
but learners would find these interesting and would be more eager to
learn by
playing a game, read, listen etc. It gives the learner a variety of
activities
and uses the different senses for visuals, sound, reading etc. I was
very excited
to hear about this model as I think it can promote creativity in
literacy and encourage children to read and by making it more
interesting and interactive.
I
would use all of these models as they are engaging and would give a variety to
learning for the learners. I especially like the GBS, Anchored and STAR Legacy
for adults as it involves relevant real life experiences. These can be used for
adults to teach soft skills like Negotiations and Persuasion etc. I think they
can be used for students K-12 also but have to be customized for the subject in
mind and thought of carefully to to design with the time constraints both in the corporate environment and the time allotted for the curriculum for students. I think this is the most challenging is being creative with the problem of time constraints The MOST mode is also important and can be very useful especially for
students to teach literacy skills and can be adapted to bring interest and excitement in literacy..
For contextualized models, the web tools I am aware of and recommend that would benefit learners working in groups to share and organize, create multimedia visuals, sound and screen casting are:
- Diigo
- Delicious
- Bubbl.us
- Coursites.com
- Podomatic.com
- Google docs
- Bubbleshare
- Camtasia
- Snagit
- Flickr
