Wesley Fryer - Playing with Media

The video discusses the importance of using media in education to help students express their knowledge creatively. The educator shares his 20-year experience and inspiration from various thinkers, emphasizing the need for a diverse toolkit of digital tools. He advocates for 'playing with media' and 'showing what you know with media' to enhance learning and assessment. The video highlights the potential of media to create digital portfolios and the necessity of blended learning environments, preparing for a future with more powerful digital devices.

What does the speaker believe media can do for students?

• Reduce curiosity

• Limit creativity

• Turn invisible ideas visible

• Make learning more expensive

What is the main focus of the 'playing with media' concept?

• To focus solely on assessments

• To restrict media usage

• To provide a virtual sandbox for creativity

• To eliminate traditional learning methods

According to the speaker, what should teachers broaden in their toolkit?

• The number of textbooks

• The number of exams

• The amount of homework

• The variety of media tools

What does the speaker predict about the future of digital devices?

• They will become more powerful

• They will become less powerful

• They will remain the same

• They will be obsolete

What is the speaker's view on the role of media in education?

• It should only be used for entertainment

• It should be avoided

• It should be used to amplify learning

• It should replace all traditional methods