Multimedia Vocabulary Use of Information Technology to...

Information technology (IT) has become an important part of modern life, as well as in education. As early as in 1998, the Hong Kong government has launched a strategy entitled Information Technology for Learning in a New Era in primary and secondary schools. From 1998 to June 2003, the government had already spent $2.08 billion for implementing IT in education, e.g. install computer laboratory and multimedia learning center (MMLC) in schools. With these advanced equipments, many different subjects have employed the use of multimedia technology. English language, being one of the key learning areas mentioned by the Education and Manpower Bureau, is no exception. Most schools offer at least one period of English lesson each week/cycle†¦show more content†¦According to Kroonenberg (1995), perceptual learning styles significantly affect language acquisition. Kost, Foss and Lenzini (1999) also suggested that learners preferred learning style should be further explored so that th e design of vocabulary annotation can better facilitate individualization of course materials. (Yeh Wang, 2003) Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of different types of vocabulary annotation with regard to learners perceptual learning styles. Literature review In this part, previously research on (1.) Generative theory of multimedia learning Dual coding theory and (2.) perceptual learning styles will be summarized. 1. Generative theory of multimedia learning Dual Coding Theory According to Mayers (1997) Generative theory of multimedia learning which is based on Paivios (1971) Dual Coding Theory, students must select relevant written (`verbal) and pictorial (`visual) information from a text in order to comprehend the text meaningfully. Then, students have to organize the pictorial information into a coherent visual mental representation, and then integrate these newly formed mental representations with one another by constructing referential connections between them and integrating them into a mental model. (See Figure 1) (Jones Plass: 2002) Integrate Coherent visual mental representation Coherent verbal mentalShow MoreRelatedFactors Affecting Literature Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools in Uganda19646 Words   |  79 Pages An Assessment of the Factors Affecting the Quality of Literature in English Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools in Uganda: A case study of Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District A Research Dissertation Submitted in partial fulfilment for the Award of the Bachelors Degree in Education of Uganda Martyrs University-Nkozi July 2012 DECLARATION I, HENRY NSUBUGA, do declare that this is my original work, save for the various works I consulted, whose authors I have fullyRead MoreLibrary Management204752 Words   |  820 PagesLibrary and Information Center Management Recent Titles in Library and Information Science Text Series Library and Information Center Management, Sixth Edition Robert D. Stueart and Barbara B. Moran United States Government Information: Policies and Sources Peter Hernon, Harold C. Relyea, Robert E. Dugan, and Joan F. Cheverie Library Information Systems: From Library Automation to Distributed Information Access Solutions Thomas R. Kochtanek and Joseph R. Matthews The Complete Guide to AcquisitionsRead MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 PagesUNIVERSITY Kim S. Cameron UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Prentice Hall Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco Upper Saddle River Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montreal Toronto Delhi Mexico City Sao Paulo Sydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo Editorial Director: Sally Yagan Editor in Chief: Eric Svendsen Acquisitions Editor: Kim Norbuta Editorial Project Manager: Claudia Fernandes Director of Marketing: Patrice Lumumba Jones Marketing Manager: Nikki Ayana