From Pixels To Playlist A Guide Of Crafting Multimedia Rich Digital Environments
The current generation of students, those who are millennials, the Net generation and mobile learners learn in digital environments and have a high degree of digital literacy. Media and electronic media technologies are increasingly used to support and enhance the teaching and learning that occur in institutions of higher education and their school of nursing. The power of multimedia cannot be overstated. Multimedia creates learning communities that are convenient, accessible, and student-focused. This chapter aims to provide an overview of various types of media and offer a systematic approach to guide their selection and use in educational environments. It also explores how the roles of faculty and students evolve with the adoption of technologically rich learning environments. The design and implementation of audience-focused, media-rich physical environments in education are similar to those seen in commercial settings like theaters, theme parks...