The Use of multimedia in English Teaching
The Use of
multimedia in English Teaching
The definition of Multimedia
Multimedia: the use of computers
to present text, graphics, video, animation, and sound in an integrated way.
Since the media can be integrated by using computer, the multimedia has close
relation with CALL. Sometimes people even use CALL to stand for multimedia.
Although the definition of
multimedia is very simple, making it work is very complicated.
Components
of Multimedia
Multimedia is composed of
various components: text, graphics, animation, sound, and video. These components
can contribute differentially to the learning of material.
The
Setting of Multimedia Classroom
To ensure that readers can
obtain a better understanding of multimedia English teaching, an illustration
of a typical one-multimedia-PC classroom setting is vital and necessary
1. MPC
– multimedia personal computer;
2. VCD/DVD
player – video compound disk/digital video disk;
3. Amplifier
and Hi-Fi acoustic system;
4. Overhead/slide
projector;
5. Screen/curtain;
6. Projecting
apparatus;
7. The
Internet access;
8. Cassette
tape recorder;
9. Camera
recorder.
The Necessity of
Multimedia in English Teaching
The Necessity of Development of Modern Educational
Technology
The development of modern
educational technology not only promotes the development of educational methods
and means, but also promotes the development of educational thinking and model.
The
Needs of Quality Education
Multimedia English teaching
provides a good educational platform and adds vigor for quality education,
enabling students to change and update their thinking from the traditional
teaching, thereby enhancing the quality of all aspects.
The multimedia
Teaching
Many
studies have shown that many students are tied of traditional English classes,
and are interested in new style learning.
Advantages
Arousing
the students, interest.
Improving
students’ self-learning ability.
Improving
students’ innovative ability.
Cultivating
students’ communication skills.
Increasing
classroom capacity.
Problems
Confusion.
Performance on behalf of the
lead.
Lack
of special skills.
Over-use
of multimedia.
Lack
of interaction between teachers and students.
Strategies for
Using Multimedia
Combining Modern Teaching Methods with Traditional
Teaching Methods
Viewing Multimedia as the Assistance to Teaching
Building the Ideal Relationship Between Teachers and
Students
Strengthening Teacher Training
The
Principles of multimedia-Assisted Teaching
1.
Scientific principle.
2.
Subsidiary principle.
3.
Interactivity principle.
4.
Combination principle.
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