Multimedia technology

From your experience as an ODL (Open and Distance Learning) learner, suggest any TWO multimedia technology that you would like University to adopt that will enhance your learning experience in University especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. What are the hardware requirements required for this technology? Are there any aspects of learning that technology cannot replace? Justify your answer. (Look at guidelines)

a) Suggestion of TWO multimedia technology that you would like the University to adopt.

•Discussion on the suggested multimedia technology

You can discuss about:

-The multimedia technology includes document applications, Interactive applications, Web applications and mobile device applications.

-Please provide specific examples and explanations on the types of applications that you choose, which provide functionalities and introduce features that satisfy the learners. (use your own creativity to think of the multimedia technology that University can adopt, which can enhance your learning experience).

•Discussion on how the suggested multimedia technology will enhance your learning experience as an ODL learner especially during the Covid-19 pandemic with relevant examples.

You can discuss:

-How these multimedia applications (that you choose) can cater to different needs involving teacher-student and student-student interactions.

-Can learners study with more convenience? How it well-suited to your time or work schedule, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic?

-Can these applications control the educational process and provide higher quality services for learners? How?

b)Discussion on the following multimedia hardware systems to support the multimedia technology and the applications of your choice given earlier:

•Basic hardware

•Devices

•Storage

•System performance and needs

You can:

-for mobile device applications: Can discuss the Operating System (Android, iOS..etc), memory (internal storage, RAM) Internet connection (wifi, hotspot), touch screen......

-for more information about smartphone, pls refer to https://www.gsmarena.com/

c)Discussion on aspects of learning that cannot be replaced by technology.

•Support with relevant literature and examples

You can discuss:

-can a technology program replace knowledge and life experience a teacher brings

-Can technology inspire, motivate learners?

-How about advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies?

-Can a technical machine, clarify the doubts of a learner?

-How true is this statement? There is a growing sense that "we don't really need teachers in the same way anymore".

-Teaching requires acts of creativity, innovation, and spontaneity.

-nonverbal communication in teaching, that affect the learning experience.

-Can a child, hardly seven years old, completely understand the language of a computer? 

-human connection in learning.