Describe how you could use video or audio editing as the assignment medium for the subject and grade level you will be teaching (if at all), and what you could do to make the assignment as engaging as possible.

Video and audio can be very useful in classrooms because it encourages students to show their learning in ways beyond just writing a paper. For me, since my teaching area is Physical Education, video and audio editing can be especially effective for both skill development and health-related learning. One way I would use this is by having students record themselves performing a specific skill at the beginning of the semester and again at the end, allowing them to see changes in their technique and confidence over time. Video or audio could also be used in health units, where students create short clips teaching a skill, explaining a fitness or wellness concept, or reflecting on their learning, since teaching others helps reinforce understanding. To make the assignment engaging, students could have choice in topics, use simple editing tools, and include a short reflection on what they learned and how they improved.

Describe how Multi-media Learning Theory can help us create more effective instructional videos and tutorials.

Multimedia Learning Theory helps us create more effective instructional videos and tutorials by showing how people learn best when information is presented in manageable ways. I feel like it suggests that learners understand content better when visuals and audio work together rather than overwhelming them with too much text or too much information at one time. By keeping videos short, focused on one main idea, and using visuals that directly support what is being explained, students are more likely to stay engaged and remember the content (I know I would). This theory also reminds educators to avoid distractions, speak clearly, and give learners time to process information, making instructional videos easier to follow and more effective for learning.