Using Media in Teaching: Learning Guide. Introduction

The focus of this module is on how teachers might use popular media, textbooks and computertechnologies to create a learning environment that equips learners with the knowledge andskills to live and work thoughtfully in a changing country. The model of teaching being promotedis one that:• actively involves learners• links schooling with learners’ lives and experiences• develops learners’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Two areas in which the content of the module could usefully be further developed or extendedare with regard to the use of Open Educational Resources and the use of mobile technology.