EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

CHARACTERISTICS OF AURAL AND

AUDIO MEDIA

Presented by Students of B.S. Final Year

Department of EducationUniversity of Karachi

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MUNEEBA YASEEN

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In communication, media (singular medium) are

the storage and transmission channels or tools used

to store and deliver information or data.

Media

KEY POINTS OF DEFINATION :

Means of communication Tools used to stores and deliver information or data

Facilitation of fast and effective learning

To motivate the students

To add variety in teaching methods

Provide concrete information

To facilitate long lasting learning

Role Of Media In Education

Media In

Education

Effective Learning

Provide Information

Different Teaching Variety

Motivate

Video :- Digital (CD, DVD), VHS, Streaming

Audio :- MP3's, Cassettes, CD's

Text :- Web pages, Text books, Handouts

Types Of Media

Visuals :- Pictures, Diagrams, Simple Animations

Example: Aural test is an examination testing comprehension by listening.

Example: Oral test the answers are spoken rather than written.

Aural:

Aural means of or relating to the sense of

hearing.

Oral:

Oral means speaking.

Meaning Of Aural And Oral

Audio:

Audio is an electrical or digital representation of sound.

Meaning Of Audio

Aural/ Oral Media

Oral/aural media depends on hearing and speaking as a main way of learning.

All the classroom activities are aural/oral media Include two way communication

The aural/oral learning style is one of the

primary learning styles.

It includes lecture method, discussion method,

argumentation, presentations etc.

To make oral and audio/media effective seven C’s of communication

should be kept in mind

Characteristics Of Oral/Aural Media

Minimize the vague concepts in students mind.It helps in retaining interest of studentsStudents can relate to the information, real life examplesHelps students to create vivid image of the concept.Stimulates students critical thinkingTo Grab the attention of the studentsTo build unbiased attitude in students

Complete information should be provided.

Information should be précised

Consider the audience

Information should be clear

Knowledge should be concrete

Courtesy should be added

Correct information should be provided

Aural Oral

Audio media is an effective way of teaching if managed properly.

It includes tape recorders, mp3’s. IPods, radio, cassettes, audio CD’s. audio conferencing

Audio Media

DEMONSTARTIONCHARACTERISTICS OF AUDIO MEDIA :

1- Clarity of voice

2 - Relevant to the topic

3- Clear pitch of the audio

4- Appropriate length

5- Appropriate language

6- Unbiased content

Research:

In 1982, the international agency UNESCO declared, “We must

prepare young people for living in a world of images, words and

sounds.”

< Useful to add, maintain and stimulate interest

< Can be used as a set induction strategy

< Can clarify problems and ambiguity

< Can aid memory

< Can be use in stimulating emotions

< Useful in distant learning

< Helpful in stimulating creative thinking, increase

imagination

< Helpful in learning languages

Advantages Of Audio Media

< Extra resources are needed

< Audio media could be costly

< Power failure issues can disturb the learning environment

< Strong lesson planning is to be done

< Trained teachers are needed who can manage it effectively

Limitation Of Audio Media

AUDIO MEDIA CAN ONLY GIVE EFFICIENT

RESULTS IF THE ABOVE STATED WEAKNESSES

ARE CONTROLLED.

Conclusion:

WE ARE HIGHLY GRATEFUL TO MADAM RIZWANA FASEEL FOR

BELIEVING IN OUR SKILLS!THANKS TO ALL THE STUDENTS

FOR THEIR COOPERATION