Media is another word for audio-visual or teaching materials. Nowadays the word is generally used in journalism. Education is concerned with communication and media.
Audio-visual media has two aspects, one is the hardware aspect: this refers to the equipment, devices and facilities- projection unit, record/player system which are necessary for display or use of these high technology media. The other one is the software aspect which comprises of films, slides, photograph, tapes and so on.
Owing a computer and other smaller and lighter devices like television set, video recorder or radio cassettes are easier for teachers and learners to use or operate.
However these gadgets require maintenance, repair or even replacement of some of its part
FUNCTIONS OF MEDIA
The use of media in the process of teaching is as important as teaching itself. Application of Education Media would have no justification if there are no positive outcome as a result of their uses.
Human learn through the five senses,
Taste - 1%
Touch - 1.5%
Smell - 3.5%
Hearing - 11%
Sight - 83%
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING EDUCATION MEDIA
Authority reference
Instructional task
Learner characteristics
Suitable instructional format
Scope and price
Safety and ease of use
Operating versatility
