Communication techniques and audiovisual media applied for teachers

Brief description

The training course includes 5 days of 5 hours of instruction each, aimed at equipping teachers with tools, strategies, and skills to enhance classroom engagement through audiovisual techniques and media. Communication is fundamental for good teaching, and to captivate students’ attention—especially today—it’s crucial to employ powerful tools. The course will cover psychological techniques like social contracts and drama skills, the use of mobile phones, apps similar to Kahoot, Trello, and Canva, as well as the creation of short explanatory videos. Additionally, an overview to AI and its use to contribute to teaching will be done.

Schedule

Day 1 – Introduction to Audiovisual Media, Mobile Phones, and Attention-Capturing Strategies

Welcome and Course Objectives

• Presentation of the course objectives and structure
• Initial assessment of knowledge about audiovisual media and mobile phone use in the classroom
• Activity: Group discussion on perceptions of mobile phones as educational tools and expectations for the course

Theory and Practice of Audiovisual Media in Education:

• Impact of audiovisual media and mobile technology on learning.
• Strategies to capture students’ attention using audiovisual media.
• Activity: Case study analysis of successful integration of audiovisuals and mobiles in teaching

Day 2 – Producing Audiovisual Content Using Mobile Phones to Motivate and Engage

Creating Engaging Presentations with Mobile Phones:

• Principles of visual and dynamic design for presentations using mobile apps.
• Practical Activity: Create an interactive presentation using Canva or Google Slides on mobile, focusing on capturing attention

Recording Educational Videos with Mobiles to Engage Students:

• Techniques for recording videos that keep students engaged, such as rhetorical questions, practical examples, and participatory dynamics
• Practical Activity: Record an educational video using techniques to engage students actively

Editing Educational Videos on Mobile Devices with Interactive Elements:

• Editing videos to include interactive elements (e.g., embedded questions, calls to action)
• Practical Activity: Edit the recorded video, adding elements that promote interaction and critical thinking

Publishing and Sharing Interactive Content:

• Strategies for sharing videos that encourage participation, using platforms with comment and discussion features
• Homework: Upload and share the edited video on an educational platform, creating a follow-up activity to motivate participation

Day 3 – Types of Audiovisual Media and Mobile Applications in the Classroom

Introduction to different types of audiovisual media accessible via mobile devices

• Review of educational apps that can capture students’ attention
• Practical Activity: Using tools like Google Classroom, Kahoot!, or Nearpod to create interactive activities

Planning Dynamic Lessons with Audiovisuals and Mobiles:

• Designing lessons that keep students engaged through interactive content
• Homework: Design a short interactive lesson incorporating audiovisuals and mobiles to be presented the next day

Day 4 – Practical Application and Attention-Capturing Techniques in the Classroom with Mobiles

Integration of Mobiles, Audiovisuals, and Participation Techniques in Various Subjects:

• Examples of combining mobiles, audiovisuals, and attention-capturing techniques across different subjects
• Activity: Brainstorming specific projects for each subject, focusing on capturing attention and motivating students

Development of Audiovisual Projects Using Mobiles:

• Planning and developing an audiovisual project using attention-capturing techniques, with mobiles as the main tool
• Practical Activity: Start developing a personalized project that includes strategies to maintain student interest

Collaborative Work and Feedback Using Mobiles:

• Review and improvement of ongoing projects with a focus on participation strategies, using mobile apps for sharing and discussing
• Activity: Feedback session in small groups, using mobiles to share and refine projects

Preparation for Final Presentation with Participation Techniques:

• Finalizing projects with a focus on how to maintain attention and encourage participation during the final presentation
• Homework: Finalize projects and prepare an interactive presentation using mobiles

Day 5 – Project Presentation and Course Evaluation

Final Project Presentations with Attention-Capturing Focus:

• Presentation of projects using techniques to capture and maintain the group’s attention
• Activity: Discussion and feedback on methods used to involve students and keep their attention

Course Evaluation and Final Reflection:

• Reflection on learned strategies and their application in professional practice
• Activity: Develop a plan for applying the learned techniques in the classroom, considering both attention-capturing and active participation