Browsing by Subject "Multimedia Learning"

Abstract for PCF7: Theme Girls and Women Education

Sharma, Chetan (2013-11)

From all information sources it has been proven that gender inequality in education is extreme. Girls are less likely to access school, to remain in school or enjoy positive achievements in education. Yet it has been proven ...

Book Review: Dron, Jon and Terry Anderson (2014). Teaching Crowds - Learning and Social Media, Edmonton: AU Press.

Ferreira-Meyers, Karen (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015)

This volume written by Dron and Anderson consists of ten chapters and is completed by a reference section and a useful index. The preface details the book’s objectives, after briefly explaining the ambiguous nature of its ...

Comparing learning effectiveness based on use of different media for delivery of content

Kwan, Angela; Leung, Cynthia; Smulders, Dave (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2004-07)

In an attempt to understand better how the use of different media of delivery of content at a distance affect learning effectiveness, the Commonwealth of Learning initiated a survey of adult learners engaged in workplace ...

Creating and Sharing Open Educational Resources Through Action Research in a Challenging Context

Turuthi, David G (2013-11)

Proverbs are expressions of the folk which contain wisdom, truth, morals, experiences, lessons, and advice concerning life and which have been handed down from generation to generation. Proverbs were used since the Middle ...

Deploying Online Streaming of videos via the internet for the delivery of classroom lectures (Real time/On-demand streaming) in ODL schooling

Odion, Amadasun O (2013-11)

This paper, investigates the model of online streaming which provides a free-of-charge access to streaming educational lectures via the internet. Streaming video can be used for live instructional broadcasts or recorded ...

Developing Multimedia Enhanced Content to Upgrade Subject Content Knowledge of Secondary School Teachers in Tanzania

Mtebe, Joel S; Kibga, Elia Y; Mwambela, Alfred A; Kissaka, Mussa M (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015)

The failure rates and lack of interest amongst students in science and mathematics in secondary schools in Tanzania is a serious problem. The Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT) implemented the project ...

Development of Computer-Aided Interactive e-Learning Platform on Kinematics of Machines

Momoh, J J (2013-11)

One of the fundamental, yet challenging tasks in Nigeria education is the development and utilization of teaching strategies that effectively convey information in a format that is conducive to students as their preferred ...

Effects of Videotape Instructions on Primary School Pupils Achievement in Social Studies Owerri, Nigeria

Igwe, Nnenna C; Odor, King O (2010-11)

Learning is an activity that starts at birth and continues throughout lifetime in classrooms and training centres. Facilities and personnel are employed to provide education for classroom learning, which aims at preparing ...

Enrichment of Learning Experience of Rural Children through Interactive Multimedia

Kamat, Vasudha; Shinde, Jayashree (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2008)

Learning is a process of active engagement with experience. It is what people do when they want to make sense of the world. It may involve an increase in skills, knowledge, understanding, values and the capacity to ...

Exploring the Use of Tweets and Word Clouds as Strategies in Educational Research

Cooshna-Naik, Dorothy (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2022-03-19)

This paper presents personal insights and discussions on the exploration of specific strategies which relate to data collection and analysis used to support the focus group discussion data collection and preliminary analysis ...

Implementing Multimedia Content Development Strategy in Open Schooling: The Experience of the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL)

Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL); Commonwealth of Learning (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2009)

This manual was produced as a direct outcome of a Commonwealth of Learning (COL) funded project on capacity building in the production of multimedia learning resources in the context of open schooling. NAMCOL’s interest ...

Integrating ODL approaches in a conventional classroom: Lessons learnt from Hardap Educational Multimedia Project in Namibia

Ferreira, Donne Y (2013-11)

This paper explores the development of Multimedia lessons using video and voice recordings for use in the primary school classrooms. An in-depth look at the process will highlight the different dimensions of the programme ...

Media and Learning: Lessons for Educators

Mishra, Sanjaya (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2021-09-01)

Media and Learning: Lessons for Educators: Presentation delivered at the Webinar on “Media and Learning: Challenges and Opportunities” organised by the Central Institute of Educational Technology, National Council of ...

Mobile Learning with Multimedia

Allela, Melisa (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2020-10)

The Mobile Learning with Multimedia course introduces participants to the use of technology tools that are readily available to them to develop curriculum relevant and pedagogically sound educational podcasts that are ...

Multi Media Learning in Swaziland: Final workshop report

Smit, Linette (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2010)

The focus of the workshop was to familiarise ODL content developers, script writers, instructional designers, multimedia content editors and coordinators of learner support, research, evaluation and academic studies, ...

The power of Video in HIV prevention education: A Ghanaian experience

Koomson, Ebenezer (2013-11)

Objectives: The 2011 Annual HIV Sentinel survey showed a higher prevalence rate (4.7%) for the Central Region of Ghana. The Regional Health Directorate having used many technological tools to support its social advocacy ...

A Study on Innovative Education Technology for delivering ODL in Bangladesh

Sharif, Shahabuddin (2013-11)

This study attempts to discuss the innovative use and impact of electronic media for education technology in Bangladesh as the world is changing at a fast rate nowadays. A few decades ago people used radio, television, ...

Teachers' Experiences in Educational Multi-Media Content Development: the case of Tanzania’s Institute of Adult Education

Mariki, Belingtone E (2013-11)

This paper is an academic observation of an Educational Multimedia Content development-training programme funded by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in Tanzania. This project focused on skills development in script writing ...

The Use of Multi Media in Distance Education

Tooth, Terry (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2000)

In the past century off-campus instruction has undergone considerable changes, not the least of which has been its name: correspondence became external studies, distance education, open learning and then flexible delivery. ...

Using Radio and Television Media to fight Climate Change: Echoes from Ghana

Koomson, Ebenezer (2013-11)

Background: This study is making a point of using diverse forms of media to fight climate change anywhere at the global level. A sample of 500 adult audience of 15 radios and television audience in Southern Ghana were ...