Previous research has drawn attention to a wide range of factors in shaping teachers' beliefs, including the role of culture, individuals' professional and life experiences as well as contextual factors, such as availability of resources, instructional setting, and curriculum mandates (Borg, 2003; Kissau, Algozzine, & Yon, 2013; Phipps & Borg, 2009; Tam, 2012).
Responses to five open-ended questions relative to instructional multimedia emphasized efficiency, processing level, autonomy, and detail of instruction of instructional multimedia.
Feasibility assessed partner availability, perceived burden, clarity of instructional materials and compliance with training materials, weekly massage practice, and returning of data collection instruments.
One of the more difficult aspects of instructional computers is the availability and development of software, or computer programs.
Advantages of instructional multimedia include increased availability and repetition of instructional content, improved ability of students to learn at their own pace, increased student control of material, less demand on instructor time, and the provision of an alternative approach to describe complex topics or three-dimensional relationships.
Said partnerships would be encouraged by cost savings and incentivized with corporate tax credits for contributed corporate equipment (which could also be donated), facility use and/or loaned instructional personnel and the availability of extant government training programs, etc.
Dr. Amory is the director of instructional technology at SUNY Purchase.
Secondary Transmissions of Instructional Broadcasts.
His current title is chief of instructional practice.
