My video posted on Sunday, but now it says it is no longer available. I re-posted it this morning and am also making it available on screencast.com. Just cut clink on the link to view.

EDUC 8842 Vid Project 2.pptx

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Media & Technology: Static vs. Dynamic Technologies

I don’t know that I am at one end of the dynamic/static spectrum or the other. The thing that would guide me the most in deciding what technology or delivery method to use for a given activity or objective is what is the tool that does the job best. Of course if there is a dynamic tool that does the job just as well it is clearly beneficial to utilize it as opposed to a more static tool. It is always challenging for me to write about this because I have such limited experience in distance education. My work as a teacher has always been in the classroom. As a public school teacher budgetary issues are always a concern. As Fahey (2009) observes print, among several strengths, is cheap.

There are so many amazing tools available, and many are free. Thus making the incorporation of dynamic technologies into instructional design more available. But Fahy (2009) does also note that while coming down, cost still limits widespread access. This is, in all likelihood, where smart phones will soon make a significant impact. Many struggle to afford a laptop or desktop computer as well as an ISP. Smart phones make a computer, albeit currently less powerful than most laptop or desktop computers, a very affordable.

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