Hello All! For the past couple days now I have been working on creating a multimodal presentation (in my case a video) to go along with final paper. Making the video has not only been extremely fun, but it has also shown me first hand how often times we need a visual component to really “feel” an argument. As an extremely visual person, it’s much easier for me to grasp concepts when they are portrayed in a format other than words. Not only do I find this more interesting but it’s often time more interactive and allows an audience to really “see” what the creator is trying to convey. Because of this I think it is extremely important that these components are utilized in the classroom.
Personally, I find classes that incorporate multimodal presentations much more informative. Power Points specifically, display teacher’s information in a clear, concise, and most importantly organized way. This is a far more interesting teaching platform than simply writing on the board and also significantly easier to follow. Additionally, they often incorporate engaging visuals to go along/expand on the information being given.
Another example of multimodal presentations that is extremely useful in one’s education is youtube videos. If a student doesn’t understand something, or a teacher feels like they aren’t the best at explaining a certain chapter, informational videos from youtube channels such as Khan Academy and Crash Course provide very clear explanations of the material at hand.
Multimodal presentations are a crucial part of adding depth to classroom material and, when utilized correctly, help students have a much better understanding of what their learning. Even in classes such as English is important to utilize learning techniques outside of just reading and writing, to expand on what is being said and prepare students for the real world.