Video combines many kinds of data (images, motion, sounds, text) in a complementary manner.
Thus, learning can be adapted more easily compared with other tools. It provides opportunities
for differentiated instruction to accommodate students diverse learning styles and individual
learning pace.With video, the learner has more control over the information he receives and
an additional opportunity for deeper learning. For example, the learner is able to stop, rewind,
fast-forward, and replay content as many times as needed. Given this potential, UITS offers a wide
range of multimedia services and assistance to help improve student learning outcomes at UAEU.
The Multimedia services team is committed to providing superior services to UAEU faculty, staff and
student withmultimedia production and instructional technology support. The services include:
Although the impact of video and multimedia technologies on educational outcomes is a field of
ongoing research, the educational impact of video can be summarized by three key concepts:
Interactivity
with content
Engagement
Knowledge transfer
and memory
UITS Multimedia Services Team
Impact of multimedia in education
December 2015
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