Тalpakova
Balzhan
Peculiarities of training teachers of computer science based on the use
electronic resources in multimedia learning.
Annotation: The article discusses the
features of the use of multimedia technology in the preparation of teachers of
computer science at the university by the example of learning the basics of
database
Keywords: database, multimedia, education information.
In
recent years in the education system of Kazakhstan is working on the
integration of information and communication technologies, scientific and
methodological support of educational process and scientific research
developments to consolidate the education system with the latest information
technology, which is caused by the desire to form in Kazakhstan open
educational space available to the general segments of the population.
Use
of multimedia learning tools allows to implement new, highly effective methods
of independent study, significant from the point of view of the system of open
education. One of the most common approaches to the implementation of
self-study, based on the widespread use of multimedia tools are electronic
textbooks, automated training systems, case-based technologies, etc. The use of
educational multimedia tools could raise the quality of student learning
computer science in general and databases in particular on a fundamentally
higher level.
Possibility of
using multimedia technology in teaching students database systems should be
considered in more detail.
Due to
ambiguity of the term "multimedia" beneath it often refers to:
-
Technology, describes the development, operation and application of information
processing of different types;
- A product
made on the basis of multimedia technologies;
-
Multimedia program;
- Computer
hardware (your computer has a special device for the CD-ROM drive, sound and
video boards in which is possible to playback audio and video, joystick and
other special devices);
- A special
kind of a synthesis of information, combining both traditional static visual
(text, graphics) and dynamic information of different types (voice, music,
video, animation, etc.).
Thus, in the
broad sense of "multimedia" means a range of information technology,
using a variety of software and hardware in order to more effectively impact on
the user (who became both the reader and the listener and the viewer) [1].
Through the use
of multimedia products and services, simultaneous exposure to graphic, audio
and visual information, these tools have a great emotional charge and are
actively involved in the entertainment industry, the practice of institutions
and in home entertainment.
Taking this into
account, we can confirm the assumption that such technology could play a
positive role in enhancing the effectiveness of teaching computer science and
databases.
The use of
multimedia technology in teaching students usually seen in four main areas:
1) computer and
multimedia technology as objects of study;
2) computer and
multimedia technology as a means of representation, storage and processing of
educational information;
3) computer as a
means of organizing the educational student interaction;
4) computer as a
means of managing educational activity of students.
In this article
we are talking about moving in the study of computer science, such as databases
from the use of information technology in the first direction to their use in
the second, third and fourth directions.
When using
multimedia in teaching the basics of databases should be keep in mind that the
purpose of the relevant educational process is the familiarity with the purpose
and the main components of database systems, overview of modern database
management systems (DBMS) and levels of representation of the database. In most
computer science courses offered to students studying hierarchical, network and
relational data models.
Using multimedia
technology as a means of education should be aimed at achieving the following
objectives prepare students:
- Execution
of the database administrator;
- Debugging
circuits and subcircuit designed databases;
- Select
the database and application packages environment;
- Designing
the structure of the database for any subject area;
-
Maintenance, filling, ordering and retrieval of data in the database;
-
Development of methods for maintaining the database in working condition;
- Analysis
of the operation, maintenance and modification of the database;
- The
acquisition of skills for design of project documentation databases.
Multimedia
technologies provide opportunities for training in computer science, taking
into account the above goals and objectives. The main advantages are:
-
Simultaneous use of multiple channels of perception in the process of learning,
thus achieving the integration of information delivered in several different
senses;
- The
ability to stimulate complex real experiments connected with the necessity of
storage, presentation and organization of data of different types;
-
Visualization of abstract information through dynamic presentation processes;
- The
opportunity to develop cognitive structures and interpretation students,
including learning material in a training context and linking educational
material with the interpretation of the students;
-
Demonstration of the possibilities of databases, including visual, text, audio
and video.
The use of
multimedia technology can improve the efficiency of practical activity of
students in the framework of creating tables and queries in the database when
creating inter-table relationships and ensuring data integrity.
Such techniques
are appropriate to use in the study of ways to create the database structure,
building relationships, creating keys and relationships between tables, table
normalization. Multimedia allow for a fresh hold classes on the creation of
ER-diagrams for databases, implementation of a graphical representation of
entities and relationships.
Learning the
basics of databases in the course of computer science becomes more efficient
when using media and even by changing the psychological and pedagogical
conditions in which students work. In this regard are the following advantages
of using multimedia technology in teaching students the basics of databases:
-
Visualization. Work with graphic information allows to mobilize the resources
of figurative thinking, even when working with symbolic material characteristic
databases and storage of information;
- Speeding
up the process of extraterritoriality concept, its materialization in a pattern
or scheme in the construction or use of information systems;
- Increase
obtained by computer conversions template results when dealing with the
situation database;
- Enhance
capacity to implement the search action that now occur in the construction of a
computer and use the sample database;
- The
opportunity to return to the intermediate stages of complex activities (using
the computer's memory);
- The
possibility of simultaneous consideration of the same elements, stored in a
database, from several points of view, a comparison of several variants of the
conversion element.
It is necessary
to say a few words about the multimedia equipment, the use of which enhances
the effectiveness of teaching computer science and database systems. As a rule,
the majority of teachers and students who are familiar with computers, to the
number of hardware multimedia tools correctly attributed speakers, computer
sound card, microphone, a special computer video camera. All these devices
really are common components of multimedia equipment are fairly simple to use
and have a fairly clear purpose. At the same time, from the point of view of
studying the databases of much greater interest may be specialized multimedia
tools, the main purpose of which - improving the effectiveness of training.
These modern must first include interactive multimedia board.
These boards are
a multimedia tool that, possessing all the qualities of a traditional school
board, has more opportunities graphical commenting screen images. Such a tool
allows you to control and monitor the work of all students at the same time, in
a natural way (by increasing the flow of information is presented) to increase
student workload, provide ergonomic training, create new motivational
prerequisites to learning to teach, built on dialogue.
Certain
requirements must meet educational and informative resources used within the
framework of the application of multimedia technology in teaching students
databases [2]. Creation and use of such multimedia resources should provide:
- Presentation of
the descriptions of databases and their design rules in a systematic and
structured manner;
-
Consideration of both retrospective and prospects generated knowledge and
skills in the formation and representation of each transaction related to the
creation and maintenance of databases;
- Consideration
of interdisciplinary connections course of computer science with other subjects
of training of students;
-
Didactically sound sequence of presentation of teaching material and training
actions;
-
Organization of a learning process in a sequence determined by the logic of
training databases;
- Ensuring
communication of information to be provided by the multimedia resource to the
practice of design and use of databases by choosing examples, presenting
practical tasks, experiments, models of real processes and phenomena that
require student interaction with the database.
It is noteworthy
that the use of such means allows technology and resources more effectively
show that in a wide sense, any computer program deals with some external with
respect to its information code defining any parameters or mode of its
operation. Such information is also referred to as program data. Using media
facilitates understanding that depending on the type of problem solved problems
organizing work with data are qualitatively different. In most cases, when
solving business, economic and financial problems have to deal with vast
specifically structured and interdependent data sets. Multimedia technology
demonstrate this.
During this
training, students will be able to understand that the procedure of data
storage in the database should be subject to certain general principles, among
which, first of all, we should highlight the integrity and consistency of the
data, which are understood as the physical security of the data and prevent
misuse of data, support admissible combinations of their values, protection of
structural distortions and unauthorized access. Also here should include
minimum data redundancy, which means that any data element to be stored in the
database in a single form, thus avoiding the need for duplication of operations
performed with it.
Multimedia aids
can be used to explain the new material embedded learning, in-depth knowledge
and skills, to find new ways and solutions, as well as self-study material.
There are several
examples of using multimedia technology in teaching students the basics of
databases.
The use of multimedia presentations to explain the new
material.
Experience shows
that such demonstration presentation used in the training of students at the
time of explanation, increase interest in the material support students'
attention and thus increase the efficiency of learning.
The use of data banks, multimedia information
resources, multimedia encyclopedias, and other similar means, is presented in
telecommunication networks.
Such use
effectively on stage repetition of the material studied for a deeper and more
meaningful study, create projects and reference works concerning the
foundations of the design and use of databases.
The use of multimedia tools for the control of
knowledge.
Such funds can be
used for intermediate knowledge test (within one study course topics through
databases), and for the final test of knowledge (after studying this section or
the whole course of computer science). As a rule, students have a positive
attitude to the tests shown by a computer, and in determining the results are
no problems with biased (formal) grading. These tests, depending on the level
of complexity, the number of questions, and other parameters can be used at any
stage of learning the basics of creating and using databases.
Using the tools and technologies for creating
hypertext and hypermedia to represent information about the features of
operating with the DBMS.
This stimulates
the use of multimedia learning techniques, ways of representing heterogeneous
information, search and selection of the necessary multimedia material in
databases and telecommunications networks.
The fundamental
point in the design and practical application of multimedia resources for the
system of training students in computer science is the focus of an appropriate
methodology for the formation of positive motivation based on the urgent needs
of the students. Only in the case of high motivation of future specialists to
the use of multimedia resources possible learning outcomes targeted use of the
educational potential of these resources.
Modern computer
tools attract the majority of students rich colors, multimedia capabilities,
operational search of their information. Search scatter is very large. The use
of multimedia resources contributes to the development of the students desire
to try new and new DBMS, provided that the teacher provides appropriate
support.
There are many
natural motivational aspects when working with multimedia resources. Almost
every student there is a desire to have your own multimedia website on the
Internet. Development and deployment of such a site can be based on the
knowledge and skills associated with the database.
Increase the activity
of students in the learning process databases and more efficient process of
learning new knowledge and technological methods of operating with databases
promotes the use of multimedia resources in various problem situations that
require interaction with structured information. Availability and need for
problem solving is also one of the reasons for students' work with multimedia
resources.
The use of
multimedia technologies and specially developed means of informatization of
education in teaching computer science students will help to acquaint them with
the functionality of the database and the general methodology of using such
software in subsequent career.
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